Pi Type Rubber Fender - Marine Rubber Fender - Hi-sea

Pi Type Rubber Fender

Pi Type Rubber Fender

Description:

A Pi Type Rubber Fender is a specialized marine fender designed to absorb and dissipate the kinetic energy generated during vessel-to-vessel or vessel-to-dock collisions. It is named after its distinctive shape, which resembles the Greek letter "π" (pi). This type of fender is widely used in various maritime applications, including ports, harbors, docks, and offshore structures.
Pi Type Rubber Fenders are typically made from high-quality rubber compounds that exhibit excellent durability, elasticity, and resistance to wear and tear. They are engineered to withstand heavy impact loads and provide reliable protection to both the vessel and the structure they are installed on.
The fender consists of a cylindrical body with two semi-circular loops or wings protruding from each end, forming the pi shape. These wings enhance the fender's overall energy-absorbing capacity by providing additional surface area for contact during collisions. The curved shape also helps distribute the impact forces evenly across the fender, minimizing localized stress concentrations.
The design of the Pi Type Rubber Fender allows it to effectively absorb and dissipate the kinetic energy of the colliding vessel, reducing the transmitted forces to acceptable levels. This helps prevent damage to the vessel and the berthing structure, ensuring safe and efficient operations in marine environments.
Pi Type Rubber Fenders are available in various sizes and configurations to suit different berthing requirements. They can be installed horizontally or vertically, depending on the specific application and design considerations. The fenders are typically secured to the structure using chains, bolts, or other appropriate methods to ensure proper alignment and stability.

Drawing of Pi Type Rubber Fender:

Specification of Pi Type Rubber Fender for Reference:

Form 1-1:

Size

H

(mm)

K

(mm)

M

(mm)

N

(mm)

S

(mm)

S1

(mm)

Π600

600

500

370

65

1500

500

Π800

800

600

460

70

1700

500

Π1000

1000

700

550

75

2000

600

Π1250

1250

800

650

75

2450

850

Π1400

1400

900

730

85

2700

900

Π1700

1700

1050

860

95

3150

1050

Π2000

2000

1200

1000

100

3700

1300

Π2250

2250

1350

1150

100

4000

1300

Π2500

2500

1400

1200

100

4400

1600

Form 1-2:

Size

L=1000mm

L=1500mm

L=2000mm

L=2500mm

P

n

Q

P

n

Q

P

n

Q

P

n

Q

Π600,

Π800,

Π1000,

Π1250,

Π1400,

Π1700,

Π2000

700

1

150

600

2

150

850

2

150

700

3

200

Π2250

600

1

200

550

2

200

800

2

200

700

3

200

Π2500

600

1

200

550

2

200

800

2

200

-

-

-

Drawing of Steel
Frontal Panel for Rubber Fender:


Specification of Steel Frontal Panel for Rubber Fender:

Specification

Performance

H

(mm)

W

(mm)

L

(mm)

Π600

P4

182

1500

Fender Length+500

P3

182

P2

157

P1

157

Π800

P4

210

1500

P3

182

P2

182

P1

182

Π1000

P3

210

2000

P2

210

P1

182

Π1250

P3

260

2500

P2

235

P1

235

Π1400

P3

310

2500

P2

310

P1

260

Π1700

P3

310

3000

P2

310

P1

310

Π2000

P3

310

3500

P2

310

P1

310

Π2250

P3

367

4000

P2

310

P1

310

Π2500

P3

367

4500

P2

367

P1

310

Drawing of Face Pad for Rubber Fender:



All the specification are just for your reference, please contact us to customize the size you need.

Installation of Pi Type Rubber Fender:


Energy Absorption and Reaction Force Performance:

Spec.

Compre

-ssion

%

Fender length per meter

Tolerance

P1

P2

P3

P4

Reaction

Force

kN

Energy

Absorb

kJ

Reaction

Force

kN

Energy

Absorb

kJ

Reaction

Force

kN

Energy

Absorb

kJ

Reaction

Force

kN

Energy

Absorb

kJ

Π600

50

323.4

74.5

388.1

89.2

452.8

103.9

485.1

110.7

±10

Π800

431.2

131.2

517.4

157.8

603.7

184.2

646.8

198.0

Π1000

52.5

539.0

223.4

646.8

268.5

754.6

312.6

808.5

335.2

Π1250

674.2

348.9

808.5

419.4

943.7

489.0

1010.4

523.3

Π1400

754.6

438.1

905.5

525.3

1056.4

613.5

1131.9

656.6

Π1700

916.3

645.8

1099.2

775.2

1282.8

903.6

1374.9

968.2

Π2000

1078.0

893.8

1293.6

1072.1

1509.2

251.5

1617.0

1340.6

Π2250

1213.2

1130.9

1455.3

1357.3

1698.3

1582.7

1818.9

1696.4

Π2500

1347.5

1396.5

1617.0

1676.8

1886.5

1955.1

2021.7

2095.2

Introduction:

It’s one kind modular fender used with frontal panel and face pad. The frontal panel of Pi type rubber fender is made by steel, the material of face pad could be UHMW-PE, Nylon, Rubber. This kind of fender have a highly efficient geometry, can be provided highly energy absorption with a low reaction force. Pi type rubber fender can be installed horizontally or vertically, it is convenient to maintain.

Features:

. Pi type rubber fender has larger rated compression, higher energy absorption which can raise 10% or so than Super Arch Type Rubber Fender;
. Pi type rubber fender is easy to install, can adopt installation of horizontal, vertical and combination. Can be met the requirement of different docks;
. The face pad can be made by UHMW-PE, nylon and rubber, it can reduce the surface pressure between fender and ship hull;
. Can be adjusted the span between two supporting arms. The arms can compose each other.

Pi Type Rubber Fender in Factory:

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