Cell fender system is the whole set of the fender including the buffer, front panel, face pad and other accessories.
Description of cell fender system:
1.U ring. U ring is pre-built into the concrete and it is used to hold chains.
2.Pre-built-in Anchor Bolt & Nut. They are used to fasten fenders onto the dock.
3.Rubber spring chain (Including tensile chain, weight chain & shear chain)
4.Front Panel. High pressure will be produced when the vessels are approaching the dock. So the front panel is to reduce surface pressure in avoiding damage to the fender and vessels.
5.Face Pad. To reduce friction coefficient to protect the hull.
6.Connector.Connect the fender & Front panel and Face pad.
7.Cell Type buffer. Absorb ship impact energy to protect dock and vessels.
The application of the chains:
1>Tension chain-Limit fender deflection while fender local part under strain.
2>Weight chain-Support the front panel in avoiding of sagging.
3>Shear chain-Prevent fender system from shear deflection.
NOTES: The material of the steel accessories (including U ring, washer, bolt, nut, chains, front panel, steel mount and connector) is A36 and hot galvanized. The material of the face pad is UHMW-PE.
