Foam-filled fenders are constructed with an energy-absorbing foam core and a tough outer skin of filament-reinforced polyurea elastomer.

Seazone’s foam-filled fender is made with industry-leading manufacturing technology, combining existing methods with computer-automated processes that enable consistent production of long-lasting, high quality fenders measured across four performance grades.

♦ Fender Skin

The elastomer used in the fender skin is polyurea. The skin is reinforced by filament winding wrap in a helical and hoop direction, which is controlled by an automatic winding system with load cell sensors at each filament. Our four-axis filament winding system, also used to build spacecraft fuel tanks, takes control and positions each filament for maximum strength and even finish. The polyurea shows far superior physical properties to those of the rubber. The durable and resilient polyurea skin also offers the best resistance to salt water and ultraviolet light.

♦ Features

Foam-filled fenders do not experience a high reaction force during normal docking because they have high energy absorption with low reaction force and hull pressure.

The reaction force curve shows a gradual performance increase as deflection rate increases. Unlike foam-filled fenders, rubber fenders have high reaction force with low deflection rates, increasing the risk of damage to dock, piers, and vessels during docking.

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