T RELL EBORG M A RINE A ND INFR A S T RUC T URE

Pneumatic
Rubber Fender

Handling, Storage, Installation

and Maintenance Manual
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Pneumatic Rubber
Fender Handling, Storage,
Installation and
Maintenance Manual
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that safety is your number one priority. That’s why Pneumatic Rubber Fenders5
All fenders are supplied fully tested and manufactured
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in accordance with PIANC 2002 guidelines. Our
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 A Smarter Approach
at every stage
A smarter approach to…

Consultation Concepts DESIGN Manufacture

Consultation from the earliest Conceptual design in your Concepts are taken to our Our entire product range
project phase to ensure the local office – with full Engineering Center’s of is manufactured in-house,
optimum fender, mooring, knowledge of local standards Excellence where our team meaning we have full control
navigation and transfer and regulations, delivered in generates 3D CAD designs, over the design and quality of
solutions are specified, with your language – for optimized application-engineering everything we produce. Our
full technical support from port and vessel solutions. drawings, a bill of materials, strategically located, state-
our global offices. finite engineering analysis of-the-art facilities ensure
and calculations for both our our global, industry leading
fender systems and marine manufacturing capability.
technology solutions.

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Across our entire product Dedicated project Local support on a truly global Deploying the latest in smart
range, stringent testing management, from solution scale, with customer support technologies to enable
comes as standard at design right the way through teams all over the world. And fully-automated, data-
every step in our in-house to on site installation support. this service doesn’t stop after a driven decision making that
manufacturing process. We We design products and product is installed. You have our optimizes port and terminal
ensure that life-cycle and solutions that always consider full support throughout the entire efficiency. At Trelleborg, we’re
performance of our entire ease of installation and future lifetime of your project, including constantly evolving to provide
product range meets your maintenance requirements. customized training programs, the digital infrastructure our
specifications, and more. maintenance and on-site service industry increasingly needs.
and support.

When you choose Trelleborg you

ensure your expectations will be met,
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Pneumatic Rubber
Fenders

Features
Easy and fast to deploy
Very low reaction and full hull pressure
Trelleborg’s Pneumatic Suitable for small and large tidal ranges
Rubber Fenders are Maintain high clearances between hull and
ideal for permanent and structures
semi-permanent fender
Applications
solutions for ports as well
Oil and gas tankers
as ship-to-ship transfers.
Fast ferries and aluminium vessels
These fenders require
Temporary and permanent installations
minimal maintenance
Rapid response and emergencies
which keeps their Ship-to-ship operations
operational costs down.

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Types of Fenders
The two most common types of pneumatic fenders that are compliant with the international standard
ISO 17357-1:2014 are type I – chain-tire-net (CTN) type fenders and type II – sling type fenders.

The type of fender to be used depends on its application, usage and the requirements of the facility.

Type I: CHAIN-TIRE-NET (CTN) Type

CTN is a lattice of tires connected by a network of
longitudinal and lateral chains for extra protection to
the fender body. Trelleborg’s Type 1 fenders use
galvanized chains for greater corrosion resistance.
Rubber sleeves are inserted over the chains to
prevent abrasion of the rubber surface of the
fenders. The chains are fastened with shackles at
each intersection.
Type I Standard Protection Fender
showing the CTN

High Protection CTN has extra rolls of tires on the

shoulders of the fenders while Standard Protection
CTN is equipped with rubber sleeves on the shoulder
chains.

Type I High Protection Fender

showing the extra rolls of shoulder tires

Type II: Sling or Hook Type

Sling or hook type fenders are effectively Type I
fenders with lifting / towing eyes fitted to each end
without the CTN. The fenders can be slung by chains
or wire ropes during operation. Type II fenders are
available across the entire range of sizes.

Type II Sing Type Fender

with lifting eye at both ends

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Handling

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2.1 Unloading
Extreme care must be taken to ensure that unloading is being carried out under close supervision of a
competent personnel. Follow the below instructions to unload Trelleborg’s pneumatic fenders:

1 Remove the cross beams from the top of

the container.
2 Connect lifting slings to the shackles/links
that indicate ‘lifting points’ and gently lift
the fender up with the help of a crane.
From an
3 Move the pneumatic fender out of the
open-top
container through the door and be careful
container
not to get hooked by surrounding catch
points.
4 Place the fender on a large flat area
before releasing it from the crane to
prepare it when fully inflated.
1 Trelleborg’s pneumatic fenders packed on
wooden pallets in a close container can
be unloaded using a forklift. Be careful to
avoid the fender’s body being cut by the
From a fork of the forklift when lifting the wooden
close pallet.
container 2 Remove the fender from the container
and place it on a flat area big enough to
accommodate the fully inflated fender.

Warning:
❙ Strictly avoid placing fenders on areas strewn with debris or where hot work
take place to prevent damage to the skin of the fenders.
❙ The procedure should be carried out using a standard Risk Assessment
amended where necessary.

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2.2 Unpacking
Unpack the fenders and inflate them within the first week of receiving it. Do not store the fenders in a
deflated condition for an extended period as this will greatly reduce their service life.

CTN Type Sling Type

Follow the below instructions to unpack Trelleborg’s pneumatic fenders:

1 The fender should be placed in an area 3 Slowly inflate the fender and adjust the
large enough to accommodate it when fully internal air pressure by strictly following the
inflated. Areas strewn with debris or near instructions on Section 2.3 inflation.
hot metal work area must be strictly avoided 4 Avoid rolling the fender as any protruding
to prevent damage to the skin of the fender. objects nearby might damage the fender.
2 Cut and remove the ropes or bands that Brace the fender to prevent it from rolling.
are wrapped around the fender. Take extra The recommended height of the brace is
care not to cut the fender’s body during the approximately ¼ of the fender diameter. Use
process. wooden braces or rubber tires without any
sharp protrusions or edges to prevent any
damage on the fender’s body.

Fender braces

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2.3 Inflation
Inflation of small AND medium size fenders up to diameter 2m
Valve Plastic Rotary Pressure Ball Ball
Air valve core cap nut gauge valve-A valve-B Joint

Air hose

Strictly follow the below instructions to inflate Trelleborg’s pneumatic fenders. Over inflating is extremely
dangerous.
1 Remove the plastic cap (c) and valve core 7 Disconnect the air hose by unscrewing the
(b) from the air valve (a) at the flange rotary nut (d) and quickly screw tight the
opening and connect the rotary nut (d) on valve core (b) on the air valve (a).
the air hose to the air valve of the fender. 8 Use soapy water to check for leaks at the air
2 Connect the joint (h) to the air compressor. valve (a) area or the flange opening.
Make sure that the ball valve-A (f) and 9 Note: the air from the compressor is warm
ball valve-B (g) are kept closed before but would soon cool off after the fender is
connecting joint (h) to the air compressor. fully inflated. Check the internal pressure of
3 Turn on the air compressor and open the the fender one hour after inflation and again
compressor valve. The pressure of the when the fender is placed in the water.
compressor should be set between 4 to 7 10 If the pressure is too high, release the air by
kg/cm². pushing the tip of the valve core (b) or use
4 Open the ball valve-B (g) on the air hose to the valve cap (c) to unscrew the valve core
release the air to the fender. (b) to release the air.
5 To check the pressure inside the fender, 11 Once the air pressure decreases to the
gradually close the ball valve-B (g) and required level, block the tip of the air core
gradually open the ball valve-A (f). The (b) with your finger and quickly put the valve
reading is on the pressure gauge (e). Make core (b) back to prevent releasing excessive
sure to check the reading periodically until air. Screw the valve core (b) securely with
the specified pressure is reached to avoid the valve cap (c). Ensure the valve core (b) is
over-inflating. firmly in place. Replace the valve core with
6 Close the compressor valve to stop inflating a new one if leakage is detected after the
when the air pressure reaches the specified valve core (b) is firmly fitted. Finally, close
pressure plus an additional 0.05 kg/cm2. the air valve cap (c) tightly.
Note: The air pressure can be affected by the environmental temperature, hence it is recommended to check the pressure regularly.

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2.3 Inflation
INFLATION OF LARGE SIZE FENDERS WITH DIAMETER OF ABOVE 2M

Air Pressure
Air valve chuck gauge

Pressure checking hose

Ball Air hose

valve

Joint

Strictly follow the below instructions to inflate Trelleborg’s pneumatic fenders. Over inflating is extremely
dangerous.

1 Connect the air hose to an air compressor 5 Stop inflating when the internal pressure of
with the joint (e). the fender reaches the specified air pressure
plus an additional 0.05 kg/cm2 by turning off
2 Turn on the air compressor and open
the air compressor.
the valve (d) to release the air from the
compressor to fill the fender. The pressure 6 Disconnect the air hose after closing the
of the air compression should be set valve (d). Caution: The air remaining in the
between 4 to 7 kg/cm2. hose has some pressure.
3 Remove the cap of the small air valve (a) 7 Use soapy water to check for air leakage
and press the air chuck (b) into the small from the valve (d), small air valve (a) and the
air valve (a) to check the pressure and flange opening.
ascertain if an inflation is necessary. Check
8 Note that air from the compressor is warm
the internal air pressure at (c) periodically to
but would soon cool off after the fender is
ensure that the fender is not over-inflated.
fully inflated. Check the internal pressure of
4 Ensure that air is not leaking from the hose the fender one hour after inflation and again
line. Any air leak from the air hose line will when the fender is placed in the water.
result in inaccurate measurement.
Note: The air pressure can be affected by the environmental temperature, hence it is recommended to check the pressure regularly.

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2.4 Lifting
Different types of fender of varying sizes may be packed differently thus the handling methods may vary. The
followings are some of the possible scenarios:

Lifting new CTN Type Fenders

Spreader Beam

Deflated CTN fender

Lifting new CTN fender using beam

Follow the below instructions to lift a new CTN pneumatic fender:

1 When lifting the fenders, extreme care 3 New long CTN fender should be lifted
must be taken to ensure that the procedure horizontally using spreader beam and two or
is carried out under the supervision of a more lifting straps with shackles. The lifting
competent personnel. straps shackles should be secured properly
to the chain net shackles which are either
2 New CTN type fenders shall be lifted by
colored or marked as “lift point”.
properly securing lifting straps shackles to
the chain net shackles which are either
colored or marked as “Lift Point”.
Note: The weight of the fender must be established to determine the correct size spreader beam, lifting straps and shackles are being used. Please
contact Trelleborg Marine Systems if in doubt.

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2.4 Lifting
Lifting in-service CTN Type Fenders

<45º
<45º

Cargo hook Spreader beam

Boom

Cargo rope

Figure-A Figure-B

Follow the below instructions to lift in-service CTN pneumatic fenders.

1 When lifting the fenders, extreme care 4 After lifting an in service fender out of the
must be taken to ensure that the procedure water, conduct a thorough examination
is carried out under the supervision of a to assess the condition of the accessible
competent personnel. area on the fender body and the net
components.
2 An in-service CTN fenders should be
lifted horizontally with lines (ropes/straps) 5 Before lifting the fender, the immediate
attached to the colored shackles on the area of the operation must be cordoned
chain net. off and all personnel in the area have to be
informed of the impending lift.
3 An alternative method is to lift the fender
by the lifting eyes at its ends as shown in
Figure-A. In addition, long in-service CTN
fenders should be lifted horizontally using
spreader beam and lifting straps with
shackles as shown in above Figure-B.
Note: The weight of the fender must be established to determine the correct size spreader beam, lifting straps and shackles are being used. Please
contact Trelleborg Marine Systems if in doubt.

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2.4 Lifting
Lifting new and in-service sling type fenders

<45º
<45º

Cargo hook Spreader beam

Boom

Cargo rope

Figure-C Figure-D

Follow the below instructions to lift both new and in-service sling type pneumatic fenders:

1 When lifting the fenders, extreme care 4 Long fenders, new or in-service, should
must be taken to ensure that the procedure be lifted using a spreader beam and lifting
is carried out under the supervision of a straps with shackles as shown in Figure-D.
competent personnel.
5 The procedure should be carefully carried
2 New small sling type fenders should be lifted out using internal safety protocols.
using a forklift.
3 Bigger fenders, new or in-service are
normally lifted from their ends using lifting
straps with shackles as shown in Figure-C.
Note: The weight of the fender must be established to determine the correct size spreader beam, lifting straps and shackles are being used. Please
contact Trelleborg Marine Systems if in doubt.

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2.5 Transportation

Follow the below instructions to transport Trelleborg’s pneumatic fenders:

1 Adhere strictly to the lifting instructions 3 While transporting with a forklift, avoid
described in the manual. Place the fender damaging the fenders, which may be
on a trailer and make sure there are no caused by the forks or by dragging the
sharp edges, protrusions or debris on the flat fenders on the ground.
surface of the trailer. Secure the fender on
4 Avoid inserting the forks of the forklift
the trailer using ropes / straps.
in between the CTN assembly as it may
2 Ensure the wheels of the trailer do not damage the tires of the CTN assembly as
come in contact with the fender during well as the fender body. If possible, use a
transporting. crane to transport CTN fender.

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Storage

CTN fender storage

Please adhere to the following instructions if the

fenders need to be stored for an extended period.
Whenever possible, the recommendations of Deflation :
ISO 2230 Guidelines for Storage of Rubber Products It is recommended to examine the fender
should be followed:
for damage, to clean it and ensure it is
❙ Make sure the fender is inflated to its original dry before deflating and storing it. Should
shape (internal pressure 20 kPa) before storing for the fender be kept for a long time or if its
an extended period. surface is greasy, clean it with detergent
❙ The fenders should be stored in a cool dark place,
and water.
recommended less than 25°C (77°F), away from
the following: Deflation of fenders larger than 2m
a. Direct sources of heat such as boilers,
diameter is conducted using the ball valve
radiators and sunlight
while smaller fenders are deflated using
b. Ozone including combustion gases, organic
vapors and equipment capable of generating the air valve located at the steel flange.
ozone It is not advisable to keep the fender in
c. Light sources with high ultra-violet content deflated condition for a long time.
d. Liquids such as petrol, greases, acids,
disinfectants, cleaning fluids and their vapors.
❙ A rodent-free area.

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Installation

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4.1 Installation
Installation on Ship
Fenders can be installed along the hull of a ship with one of the following methods:

Fenders rigged in a continuous string

Small size fender

Tanker

Pneumatic
Guy rope rubber fenders

Fenders rigged in pairs

Small size fender

Tanker

Pneumatic
Guy rope rubber fenders

Follow the below instructions to install the fenders on a ship:

1 Ensure that the guy rope or chain is long 5 Take extra care to ensure at least two
enough for the fender to be floating in the fenders come in contact with the parallel
water to avoid sudden stress on the guy bodies of each ship, one at each end, when
ropes or chains. two ships are mooring side by side.
2 Secure the guy ropes or chains with the 6 Avoid rigging in a continuous string when
ship. Strictly, choose secure parts on ship, the waves are high or when the contact
such as bollards instead of the weaker area cannot be fixed. It is advisable to place
hand-rails, to connect the guy ropes or them at individual points along the ship hull
chains with the ship. in such situation.
3 A crane or a derrick would be good to use 7 Please ensure the guy-line is long enough
for hanging the fenders. for tidal variations.
4 Keep the fenders away from scuppers and
other protrusions at all time.

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4.1 Installation
Installation on Jetty / Quay
Fenders can be installed on the jetty / quay with one of the following methods:

Fenders secured using guide rails Fenders secured using brackets or U

(Figure E) anchors (Figure F, G, H)

Figure E Figure F

Figure G Figure H

Follow the below instructions to install the fenders on a jetty / quay:

1 Install the fenders on a flat surface. 4 The ebb and flow of the tide may cause
the fender to be above or below the jetty /
2 Construct the jetty wall, making sure its
quay wall especially when deflected. Please
surface is smooth and flat by removing all
contact us for proper installation to prevent
protrusions such as frame hooks and steel
this occurrence.
framework.
5 Do take into consideration the ebb and flow
3 The jetty wall should be as flat as possible
of the tide when securing the fender with
to avoid deforming the fender prematurely.
the guy rope or chain.
Please contact us if the quay does not allow
this for one reason or another.

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4.1 Installation
Installation Dimensions
Pneumatic fenders must be installed on a solid structure or a reaction panel to ensure it is adequately
supported during impacts.

CHAIN TIRE NET (CTN) FENDERS

FENDER SIZE
a b c d e w
Diameter Length
1000 1500 825 940 1340 345 515 1950
1200 2000 1100 1130 1610 305 510 2600
1500 2500 1485 1410 2010 270 525 3250
2000 3500 1965 1880 2680 375 715 4550
2500 4000 2495 2355 3355 430 855 5200
3300 6500 3365 3110 4430 500 1065 8450
4500 9000 4605 4240 6040 665 1435 11700

SLING FENDERS
FENDER SIZE
a b c d e w
Diameter Length
1000 1500 1020 940 1340 150 320 1950
1200 2000 1265 1130 1610 140 345 2600
1500 2500 1575 1410 2010 180 435 3250
2000 3500 2125 1880 2680 215 555 4550
2500 4000 2675 2355 3355 250 675 5200
3300 6500 3605 3110 4430 260 825 8450
4500 9000 4935 4240 6040 335 1105 11700
Initial Fender Pressure for above mentioned sizes : 50 kPa [Units: mm]
The above information is for 50 kPa initial pressure, standard CTN protection with truck tyre.
Please contact Trelleborg Marine Systems for installation of other sizes and other CTN protection.

c b Highest high water level (HHWL)

W
Tidal range

Lowest low water level (LLWL)

Elevation Plan

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Maintenance
5.1 Inspection
Trelleborg’s pneumatic fenders are fast and easy to deploy, requiring minimal maintenance.

Though Trelleborg’s fenders are designed to last, it is advisable to carry out regular inspection on the fenders
condition and internal pressure, especially when the fenders are inflated and when they are taken out of
the water. Any minor cuts and abrasions on its surface can be treated if detected early, hence prolong the
lifespan of the fenders.

1 Check the air pressure of each fender at 4 Loose or worn rubber sleeves can damage
least four times a year by performing a the net of the fender. In such cases, fiber
gauge check. Please refer to Section 2.3 of roe or fiber jacket can be used temporarily
this manual for the procedure should there until the rubber sleeves are replaced.
be a need to pump up the fenders with
5 Remove all protrusions from the quay / jetty
more air. Air may be leaking if the pressure
wall and check periodically for any new
remains low after pumping up the fenders
protrusions.
and the environment’s temperature been
taken into account. 6 Remove all marine growth and debris from
the fender, chain and tire netting.
Check for leaks at the flange opening using
soapy water. Perform gauge check at the 7 Apply grease when necessary to ensure
specified pressure and repeat the procedure proper rotation of the swivels. Use lithium
twenty-four hours later to determine if the based grease for swivels, such as Shell
desired pressure has maintained or has Gadus S5 V150XKD or equivalent.
dropped. 8 Inspect and clean the safety valve once in
2 Remove rust found on the metal fittings and every two years. Refer to section 5.3 for the
if possible re-galvanize them and/or coat procedure to clean the safety valve.
with rustproof paint for extra protection, 9 Keep maintenance logs and history for
use International or equivalent brand paint. future reference.
Replace worn out metal fittings.
10 Please contact Trelleborg Marine Systems if
3 Check the net and guys for rust and wear in doubt.
and the shackles for loss of pins. Repair or
replace when necessary.

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5.1 Inspection
Inspection Schedule
Follow the table below to inspect the fender as well as its components:

Checklist Schedule
Check pressure and valves Every 3 months or after every 3 to 4 berthings
Visual check on body Every 6 months or more frequently, if possible, or
after any abnormal berthing
Check CTN and guiding accessories Every 12 months or more frequently, or as and
when possible, or after any abnormal berthing
Detailed check on body Every 18 months
Check safety valve Every 24 months or after any abnormal berthing if
the safety valve releases pressure
Abnormal berthing If any abnormal berthing occurs on the fender,
proper checks must be carried out for any visible
damages

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5.1 Inspection
INSPECTION Checklist
It is advisable to prepare a checklist for routine preventative maintenance. The template below can be used
for collecting this information.

In the event that damage is identified during maintenance inspection, please contact Trelleborg Marine
Systems for further advice.

GENERAL
Fender location
General condition Excellent / Good / Average / Poor / Very Poor
Port Berth Name
Date Time
Name Signature

RUBBER BODY CTN & END FITTINGS INCLUDING VALVES

Puncture yes / no (photos, size) Corrosion, scratches yes / no (photos)
Pitting yes / no (photos, size) Paint condition, damage yes / no (photos)
Weeping yes / no (photos, size) Dents, bends yes / no (photos)
Pin holes yes / no (photos, size) Welds, cracks yes / no (photos)
Reinforcement cord layer, Accident damage yes / no (photos)
yes / no (photos, size)
damage
Chain diameter loss yes / no (photos)
Cracks yes / no (photos, size)
Shackles or chain links
yes / no (photos)
End fittings tight, secure yes / no (photos) wear
Cuts or abrasions yes / no (photos, size) End fittings damage yes / no (photos)
CTN rubber sleeve, Inflation valve damage yes / no (photos)
yes / no (photos)
damage
Safety valve damage yes / no (photos)
Spillages (paint, oil) none / minor / major
Pressure check valve
yes / no (photos)
Marine growth yes / no (photos, size) damage
Swivel damage yes / no (photos)

COMMENTS & PHOTOS (Files name):

FOLLOW UP
Refer to Trelleborg yes / no Warranty issue yes / no
Date referred Trelleborg contact

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5.2 Repair
The materials and instruments provided in the repair kit box are only good for temporary repair of a fender.
Depending on the degree of damage, some repairs are best carried out by a rubber company. Due to
the short shelf life of cement, adhesive is not included in the repair kit. The brand “TIP TOP SC2000” is
recommended and could be locally purchased if necessary.

Partly pitting Figure I Puncture Figure J

1 If any partly pitting is found on the fender’s rubber 2 If the fender appears to be leaking or
surface as shown in Figure I or if the reinforcement punctured as shown in Figure J, please contact us
cord layer is exposed due to any cut or peeling, the for further evaluation and assistance.
following method can be used to repair the fender.
3 If the reinforcement cord layer is damaged, the
a) Buff the damaged area and the area within correct way to repair it is by vulcanization. Please
100mm radius around it with sandpaper and contact Trelleborg Marine Systems for evaluation
wire brush. Dust off the rubber powder. and assistance.
b) Cut out a rubber patch roughly the same size 4 It is structurally impossible to repair a cut within
as the buffed area. Buff away one side of the 300mm of the flange opening.
rubber patch with sandpaper and wire brush
and taper the edges of the rubber patch.
100mm Black compound
c) Clean the buffed area and the exposed
reinforcement cord with a solvent such as Amber compound
gasoline.
d) Mix TIP TOP Cement SC2000 with 10% of
RF hardener. Apply one coat of the mixture
onto both buffed area and allow them to dry
completely (about 40 minutes if ambient
temperature < 30ºC (86°F) then increase the
curing time until both the buffed areas are Inner rubber Reinforcement cord layer Outer rubber
completely dry. Fluorescent light or any other Figure K
indirect heat source can be used to raise the
temperature up to 30ºC (86°F). Strictly do not
use naked flame to raise the temperature as
this could severely damage the body material of
the fender.
e) Apply a second coat of cement to the same
area.
f) When the second application of cement has
dried sufficiently, carefully lay the patch over
the damaged area.
g) With the hand roller provided in the repair kit,
roll the patch from the center working towards
the edges.

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5.2 Repair
Standard Repair Kit

A TYPE B TYPE C TYPE

PNE1000
PNE1200 PNE2500
Item Qty Image PNE1350 PNE3000
PNE500
PNE1500 PNE3300
PNE1700 PNE4500
PNE2000

Tool box 1 YES YES YES

Rubber sheet 1 YES YES YES

Brush 2 YES YES YES

Sand paper 2 YES YES YES

Wire brush 1 YES YES YES

Hand roller 1 YES YES YES

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5.2 Repair
Standard Inflation Kit

A TYPE B TYPE C TYPE

PNE1000
PNE1200 PNE2500
Item Qty Image PNE1350 PNE3000
PNE500
PNE1500 PNE3300
PNE1700 PNE4500
PNE2000

Teflon 1 YES YES YES

Air valve
1 NO YES YES
(spare valve)

Air valve nipple

2 YES NO NO
(spare valve)

Box spanner for valve

2 NO YES YES
removing

Box spanner for valve

1 YES YES YES
nipple

Valve core screw driver 1 YES YES YES

Air pressure gauge with

YES YES NO
air filling hose

Air filling hose 1 NO NO YES

Air pressure gauge with

NO NO YES
air chuck

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5.3 Safety Valves

B
 ody Cover

Disc U
 pper Springs Seat

O-Ring Bottom Spring Seat

Disc Upper Springs Seat

Cap Bolt

Adjust Screw S
 pring Cover

Bolt

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5.3 Safety Valves
Principle of operation
The safety valve keeps the internal pressure of the fender within a designated pressure range so it does not
exceed the pre-set pressure limit.

If the internal pressure of the fender exceeds the pre-set pressure limit, parts 2, 5, 6 and 9 act to release
the air until the internal pressure is reduced to the acceptable range before closing the valve again. Refer to
the figure on page 27 and table below.

PNEUMATIC-TYPE FENDER SAFETY VALVE

INITIAL PRESSURE SETTING PRESSURE
0.5 kgf/cm2 (50 kPa) 1.8 kgf/cm2 (175 kPa) ±10%
0.8 kgf/cm2 (80 kPa) 2.35 kgf/cm2 (230 kPa)±10%

Cleaning the Safety Valve

The body and the cover of the safety valve are made
of stainless steel while its other parts are made of
steel, which may corrode in the marine environment. Storage of Safety Valve
Hence, cleaning the safety valve every two years is
recommended. Follow the below instructions: Store the safety valve properly
in locations without too much
1 Cleaning off all the rust by using an
anticorrosive rust remover. vibration. Calibrate the safety
Use an anticorrosive agent “FERRYCID valve regularly even if it has
RUSTREMOVER” or equivalent to clean off the not been used for a period of
rust.
time.
2 Removing the tiny steel particles by thoroughly
cleaning the parts, usually with a solvent.
Use a cleaning solvent “FERRYL 404 DILUTION
& CLEANING LIQUID” or equivalent to remove
the tiny steel particles by thoroughly cleaning
the parts.
3 The two steps mentioned above are usually
sufficient for removing the rust and protecting
the parts from further oxidation. However, an
anticorrosive coating may be applied to further
protect the surface in some cases.
Use “FERRYL 401” or equivalent as a coating
liquid.
Please contact Trelleborg Marine Systems if in
doubt.

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End
Fittings

Other shackle

Swivel

Anchor

Guy chain or guy rope

Other shackle

First shackle

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Pneumatic fenders are often suspended using chains and shackles. Please refer to the table below for our
recommended dimensions.
Fender Fixing Accessories (50 kPa Initial Pressure)
Type 2 Fender (sling) Other
First Shackle Swivel Guy Chain Guy Rope Anchor
Initial Shackle
Size (OD x L) Diameter mm Diameter Diameter Diameter Diameter
Pressure Diameter
(mm) (inch) mm (inch) mm (inch) mm (inch) mm (inch)
(kPa) mm (inch)
1000 x 1500 50 22 (7/8) 19 (3/4) 22 (7/8) 22 (7/8) 16 (5/8) 25 (1)
1000 x 2000 50 22 (7/8) 19 (3/4) 22 (7/8) 22 (7/8) 16 (5/8) 25 (1)
1200 x 1800 50 25 (1) 22 (7/8) 25 (1) 25 (1) 18 (11/16) 25 (1)
1200 x 2000 50 25 (1) 22 (7/8) 25 (1) 25 (1) 18 (11/16) 25 (1)
1350 x 2500 50 25 (1) 22 (7/8) 25 (1) 25 (1) 18 (11/16) 25 (1)
1500 x 2500 50 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 20 (13/16) 32 (1-1/4)
1500 x 3000 50 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 20 (13/16) 32 (1-1/4)
1700 x 3000 50 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 22 (7/8) 32 (1-1/4)
2000 x 3000 50 25 (1) 32 (1-1/4) 25 (1) 25 (1) 24 (15/16) 32 (1-1/4)
2000 x 3500 50 25 (1) 32 (1-1/4) 25 (1) 25 (1) 24 (15/16) 32 (1-1/4)
2000 x 6000 50 35 (1-3/8) 38 (1-1/2) 35 (1-3/8) 35 (1-3/8) 35(1-3/8) 42 (1-5/8)
2500 x 4000 50 32 (1-1/4) 38 (1-1/2) 32 (1-1/4) 32 (1-1/4) 30(1-3/16) 42 (1-5/8)
2500 x 5500 50 35 (1-3/8) 38 (1-1/2) 35 (1-3/8) 35 (1-3/8) 35(1-3/8) 44 (1-3/4)
3000 x 5000 50 38 (1-1/2) 38 (1-1/2) 38 (1-1/2) 38 (1-1/2) 35(1-3/8) 44 (1-3/4)
3300 x 4500 50 38 (1-1/2) 38 (1-1/2) 38 (1-1/2) 38 (1-1/2) 35(1-3/8) 44 (1-3/4)
3300 x 6500 50 38 (1-1/2) 38 (1-1/2) 38 (1-1/2) 38 (1-1/2) 42(1-5/8) 55 (2-3/16)
4500 x 9000 50 50 (2) 64 (2-1/2) 50 (2) 50 (2) 54(2-1/8) 75 (3)

Fender Fixing Accessories (80 kPa Initial Pressure)

Type 2 Fender (sling) Other
First Shackle Swivel Guy Chain Guy Rope Anchor
Initial Shackle
Size (OD x L) Diameter mm Diameter Diameter Diameter Diameter
Pressure Diameter
(mm) (inch) mm (inch) mm (inch) mm (inch) mm (inch)
(kPa) mm (inch)
1000 x 1500 80 22 (7/8) 19 (3/4) 22 (7/8) 22 (7/8) 16 (5/8) 25 (1)
1000 x 2000 80 22 (7/8) 19 (3/4) 22 (7/8) 22 (7/8) 16 (5/8) 25 (1)
1200 x 1800 80 25 (1) 22 (7/8) 25 (1) 25 (1) 18 (11/16) 25 (1)
1200 x 2000 80 25 (1) 22 (7/8) 25 (1) 25 (1) 18 (11/16) 25 (1)
1350 x 2500 80 25 (1) 22 (7/8) 25 (1) 25 (1) 20 (13/16) 25 (1)
1500 x 2500 80 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 24 (15/16) 32 (1-1/4)
1500 x 3000 80 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 24 (15/16) 32 (1-1/4)
1700 x 3000 80 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 24 (15/16) 32 (1-1/4)
2000 x 3000 80 28 (1-1/8) 32 (1-1/4) 28 (1-1/8) 28 (1-1/8) 28(1-1/8) 36 (1-7/16)
2000 x 3500 80 28 (1-1/8) 32 (1-1/4) 28 (1-1/8) 28 (1-1/8) 28(1-1/8) 36 (1-7/16)
2000 x 6000 80 38(1-1/2) 44(1-3/4) 38(1-1/2) 38(1-1/2) 40(1-9/16) 42 (1-5/8)
2500 x 4000 80 35(1-3/8) 38(1-1/2) 35(1-3/8) 35(1-3/8) 32(1-1/4) 42 (1-5/8)
2500 x 5500 80 38(1-1/2) 44(1-3/4) 38(1-1/2) 38(1-1/2) 40(1-9/16) 44 (1-3/4)
3000 x 5000 80 38(1-1/2) 44(1-3/4) 38(1-1/2) 38(1-1/2) 38(1-1/2) 44 (1-3/4)
3300 x 4500 80 38(1-1/2) 44(1-3/4) 38(1-1/2) 38(1-1/2) 38(1-1/2) 50 (2)
3300 x 6500 80 48 (1-7/8) 50 (2) 48 (1-7/8) 48 (1-7/8) 46(1-13/16) 60 (2-3/8)
4500 x 9000 80 64 (2-1/2) 64 (2-1/2) 64 (2-1/2) 64 (2-1/2) 65(2-9/16) 75 (3)
Recommended sizes of shackles and chains for all sizes of Type 2 fenders.

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 Performance
Values
Performance Data
INITIAL INTERNAL
50kPa 80kPa
PRESSURE
GUARANTEED REACTION HULL PRESSURE GUARANTEED REACTION HULL PRESSURE
ENERGY FORCE AT GEA (INTERNAL ENERGY FORCE AT GEA (INTERNAL
NOMINAL SIZE ABSORPTION DEFLECTION PRESSURE) AT GEA ABSORPTION DEFLECTION PRESSURE) AT GEA
DIAMETER × (GEA) (R) DEFLECTION (P) (GEA) (R) DEFLECTION (P)
LENGTH
(mm) MINIMUM VALUE TOLERANCE MINIMUM VALUE TOLERANCE
REFERENCE VALUE REFERENCE VALUE
AT DEFLECTION 60 ±10 % AT DEFLECTION 60 ±10 %
kPa kPa
± 5 % kJ kN ± 5 % kJ kN
500 x 1000 6 64 132 8 85 174
1000 x 1500 32 182 122 45 239 160
1000 x 2000 45 257 132 63 338 174
1200 x 2000 63 297 126 88 390 166
1350 x 2500 102 427 130 142 561 170
1500 x 3000 153 579 132 214 761 174
2000 x 3500 308 875 128 430 1150 168
2500 x 4000 663 1381 137 925 1815 180
2500 x 5500 943 2019 148 1317 2653 195
3300 x 4500 1175 1884 130 1640 2476 171
3300 x 6500 1814 3015 146 2532 3961 191
3300 x 10600 3067 5257 158 4281 6907 208
4500 x 9000 4752 5747 146 6633 7551 192

Performance Curve
Reaction force
Energy absorption
Inner pressure

1 Reaction force at GEA

1
Reaction force (kN)

deflection
2 Guarantee energy
absorption (GEA)
Energy absorption (kJ)

3 Hull pressure at GEA

2
Inner pressure (hull pressure) (kPa)

deflection
4 GEA deflection
3

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Deflection %

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Pressure Ratings
Trelleborg Marine Systems manufactures fenders with two inital pressures: 50 kPa (Pneumatic 50) and 80
kPa (Pneumatic 80). Design values are given below.

Pneumatic 50 Internal pressure (kPa) Min. endurable pressure (kPa) Safety valve Test pressure
Size (OD x L) at 0% at 60% at 0% at 60% pressure at 0%
(mm) deflection deflection deflection deflection setting (kPa) deflection (kPa)

500 x 1000 50 132 300 462 – 200

1000 x 1500 50 122 300 427 – 200
1000 x 2000 50 132 300 462 – 200
1200 x 2000 50 126 300 441 – 200
1350 x 2500 50 130 300 455 – 200
1500 x 3000 50 132 300 462 – 200
2000 x 3500 50 128 300 448 – 200
2500 x 4000 50 137 350 480 175 250
2500 x 5500 50 148 350 518 175 250
3300 x 4500 50 130 350 455 175 250
3300 x 6500 50 146 350 511 175 250
3300 x 10600 50 158 350 553 175 250
4500 x 9000 50 146 350 511 175 250

Pneumatic 80 Internal pressure (kPa) Min. endurable pressure (kPa) Safety valve Test pressure
Size (OD x L) at 0% at 60% at 0% at 60% pressure at 0%
(mm) deflection deflection deflection deflection setting (kPa) deflection (kPa)

500 x 1000 80 174 480 609 – 250

1000 x 1500 80 160 480 560 – 250
1000 x 2000 80 174 480 609 – 250
1200 x 2000 80 166 480 581 – 250
1350 x 2500 80 170 480 595 – 250
1500 x 3000 80 174 480 609 – 250
2000 x 3500 80 168 480 588 – 250
2500 x 4000 80 180 560 630 230 300
2500 x 5500 80 195 560 683 230 300
3300 x 4500 80 171 560 599 230 300
3300 x 6500 80 191 560 669 230 300
3300 x 10600 80 208 560 728 230 300
4500 x 9000 80 192 560 672 230 300

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Replacement

Trelleborg’s fenders are manufactured to last up to 10 years. However, immediate

Fender body replacement is required if the reinforcement cord layers are damaged beyond
repairs.
CTNs are consumable items and need to be replaced when there are wear and
Chain-Tire-Net tear. Regular inspection and maintenance can prolong their life span.
(CTN)
Please refer to the inspection schedule in section 5.1.

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Warning

Danger – High Pressure Pneumatic Fender

Handling high pressure pneumatic fender may be hazardous, resulting
in loss of life, severe body injury and / or damage of property if not
installed correctly and properly maintained throughout operation.
Read, understand and apply all the guidelines given, before attempting
to inflate, lift, service or operate the fender.

Failure to follow these guidelines, not taking every precaution and the
absence of good engineering judgement may result in a malfunction
that could result in the explosive failure of a fender.

Inflate the fender to the specified pressure following the guidelines

mentioned in the inflation section of this manual. Over inflating is
extremely dangerous and may result in loss of life, severe body injury
and / or damage of property.

Misuse, incorrect assembly or the use of damaged or corroded

components can result in the components’ failure.

A highly qualified engineer or a mechanic experienced in handling high

pressure fenders is recommended to inflate, lift, operate and service
this type of fenders.

Strictly follow the guidelines given in the maintenance section of this

manual to prolong the lifespan of the fender and for safe fender
operation. To optimize safety, exercise engineering best practices
along with good judgement in addition to following the guidelines in
this manual.

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Disclaimer
Trelleborg AB has made every effort to ensure that the
technical specifications and product descriptions in this
manual are correct.

The responsibility or liability for errors and omissions

cannot be accepted for any reason whatsoever.
Customers are advised to request a detailed specification
and certified drawing prior to construction and
manufacture. In the interests of improving the quality
and performance of our products and systems, we
reserve the right to make specification changes without
prior notice. All dimensions, material properties and
performance values quoted are subject to normal
production and testing tolerances.

This manual supersedes the information provided in

all previous editions. If in doubt, please check with
Trelleborg Marine Systems.

© Trelleborg AB, PO Box 153, 231 22 Trelleborg, Sweden.

This manual is the copyright of Trelleborg AB and may

not be reproduced, copied or distributed to third parties
without the prior consent of Trelleborg AB in each case.

MAN-PNE-v1.2-EN, 2018

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Disclaimer
Trelleborg AB has made every effort to ensure that the
technical specifications and product descriptions in this
manual are correct.

The responsibility or liability for errors and omissions

cannot be accepted for any reason whatsoever.
Customers are advised to request a detailed specification
and certified drawing prior to construction and
manufacture. In the interests of improving the quality
and performance of our products and systems, we
reserve the right to make specification changes without
prior notice. All dimensions, material properties and
performance values quoted are subject to normal
production and testing tolerances.

This manual supersedes the information provided in

all previous editions. If in doubt, please check with
Trelleborg Marine Systems.

© Trelleborg AB, PO Box 153, 231 22 Trelleborg, Sweden.

This manual is the copyright of Trelleborg AB and may

not be reproduced, copied or distributed to third parties
without the prior consent of Trelleborg AB in each case.

MAN-PNE-v1.2-EN, 2017

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