ISO 17357:2002 Pneumatic Rubber Fender, Net or Sl | RFQ Sourcing Details

This floating pneumatic rubber fender is designed to provide a compressed-air buffer during ship-to-ship and ship-to-dock berthing. The stated construction consists of an outer rubber layer, a synthetic cord-reinforced rubber layer, and an inner rubber layer that retains the compressed air.

The fender has a cylindrical body with hemispherical ends. Two configurations are listed: sling type and net type. The net-type arrangement may use chains and tires to help protect the fender body from sharp projections and rough berth surfaces.

Listed metal fittings include shackles, towing rings, swivel rings, and chain-net components. Stainless-steel and hot-dip-galvanized fittings are described, but buyers should confirm the material and coating supplied for each component in the ordered configuration.

The available initial internal-pressure classes are stated as 50 k. Pa and 80 k. Pa. The listing identifies customized sizes and provides a performance table covering multiple nominal sizes, including entries from 0.5 × 1.0 m through 3.3 × 6.5 m.

Reaction-force, energy-absorption, and weight values vary by size and pressure class, so the required figures should be confirmed against the selected model before purchase. The product is presented for marine berthing uses involving vessels, docks, offshore facilities, offshore platforms, ports, and yachts.

Potential vessel applications listed include oil tankers, gas carriers, bulk carriers, fast ferries, and aluminum-hull vessels.

Suitability for any specific berth or vessel should be established through an engineering review of vessel displacement, approach velocity, berthing angle, allowable hull pressure, tidal movement, berth geometry, and required energy absorption.

The stated factory inspection procedure references ISO 17357:2002 and includes rubber-material testing, dimensional inspection at initial pressure, a 30-minute airtightness test, and hydrostatic testing. Listed dimensional tolerances are +10%/-5% for both length and diameter.

A safety valve is described for large sizes to release excessive internal pressure during accidental over-compression. Before ordering, confirm the exact diameter and length, 50 k. Pa or 80 k.

Pa pressure class, sling or net configuration, required reaction force and energy absorption, fitting materials, chain-and-tire-net arrangement, valve configuration, test documentation, and applicable classification certificates.

Buyers should also request a model-specific drawing, performance sheet, inspection scope, packing dimensions, installation requirements, maintenance instructions, and replacement-parts list.

Certification availability, accessories, final dimensions, and performance data should be verified for the exact unit being procured rather than assumed from the general .