With the development of economy and globalization, large bulks shipping has been more and more frequently, which brings out the design of the ships with larger volume with the same sizes compared with previous ships. Those ship hulls are more vulnerable than usual types so that Pi rubber fenders come into being. Pi rubber fenders are designed to provide lower hull pressure to provide better protection for the ships and also to ensure safety for both humans and estates.
Pi rubber fender designing idea comes from the symbol Pi(π), combined with two legs likes italic “I” letter and a frontal panel which can also be equipped with UHMW-PE face pad. To install onto the dock structures either vertically or horizontally are both available. This fender system can help to protect the ships and structures to the utmost.
Pi rubber fenders are designed with various sizes. Different sizes make it suitable for different areas. π1700 and π2000 are large sizes of standard Pi rubber fenders. With extremely good performance, they are used for large wharves to carry out heavy duty.
Low hull pressure is the typical property for Pi rubber fenders, which can greatly protect the vulnerable ship hulls. Equipped with the non-marking UHMW-PE face pad, Pi rubber fender systems can reduce the friction to protect ship hulls as well. Other merits such as high energy absorption and low reaction force together make Pi rubber fenders popular around the world.
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Pi (π) Rubber Fenders Drawing and Dimensions:
Model |
H |
K |
M |
N |
S |
S1 |
Π1700 |
1700 |
1050 |
860 |
95 |
3150 |
1050 |
Π2000 |
2000 |
1200 |
1000 |
100 |
3700 |
1300 |
Model |
L=1000 |
L=1500 |
L=2000 |
L=2500 |
P |
n |
Q |
P |
n |
Q |
P |
n |
Q |
P |
n |
Q |
Π1700~Π2000 |
700 |
1 |
150 |
600 |
2 |
150 |
850 |
2 |
150 |
700 |
3 |
200 |
Performance List of Pi Rubber Fenders:
Model |
Rated Deflection(%) |
Performance |
R(KN) |
Tolerance(%) |
E(KN/M) |
Tolerance(%) |
Π1700 |
50 |
1099.2 |
±10 |
775.2 |
±10 |
Π2000 |
1293.6 |
1072.1 |
Features:
- Especially low hull pressure
- Various and wide applications
- Resistant and robust
- Low maintenance and long lifespan
- High energy absorption and low reaction force
- Especially suitable for large wharves