Marine Fenders High Energy Absorption Corrosion Resistant Materials UV Resistant

Marine Fenders High Energy Absorption Corrosion Resistant Materials UV Resistant

Description

The Cone Rubber Fender is a high-efficiency marine fender designed to provide superior protection for vessels and quay walls during berthing. Its conical shape allows for progressive deformation, distributing impact energy evenly while maintaining a low reaction force. The compact footprint and high energy absorption capacity make it suitable for ports with space constraints or berths with multiple simultaneous docking operations.

Constructed from premium natural and synthetic rubber compounds reinforced with multiple layers of tire-cord fabric, the fender offers excellent elasticity, mechanical strength, and resistance to harsh marine conditions such as UV, ozone, and saltwater. Optional steel backing plates and UHMW-PE facing pads can be integrated to enhance structural stability, reduce friction, and prolong operational life.

Case Study: South American LNG Terminal Expansion

A South American LNG terminal needed a fender solution capable of handling large LNG carriers without causing excessive stress on the quay walls. Previous fenders had shown premature wear and required frequent replacement, leading to operational delays.

Hongruntong Marine supplied Cone Rubber Fenders with reinforced steel backing plates and UHMW-PE frontal pads. The installation was completed within the scheduled downtime window, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing terminal operations.

After 18 months of service, monitoring data indicated a 45% reduction in peak reaction forces during berthing. Vessels experienced smoother docking, and inspections showed minimal wear and no structural deformation. The fenders retained elasticity and performance despite exposure to strong currents, heavy tidal variations, and high-frequency berthings. Terminal engineers reported improved operational safety, reduced maintenance costs, and extended quay life.

Specifications

Features

Efficient Energy Absorption and Reaction Force Reduction
The conical design allows gradual compression, efficiently absorbing impact energy while minimizing reaction forces on quay walls and vessels. This reduces potential hull damage and structural stress, increasing safety and lowering maintenance costs.

Durable Rubber and Reinforcement
The fender is made from a proprietary blend of natural and synthetic rubber, providing resistance to UV, ozone, and saltwater corrosion. Reinforced internal layers maintain shape, elasticity, and energy absorption capacity even under thousands of berthing cycles.

Corrosion Resistant Structural Reinforcements
Internal synthetic fabric layers combined with optional steel backing plates provide high structural stability and prevent excessive deformation. Reinforcements maintain fender integrity under angled or high-energy impacts, extending service life and ensuring operational reliability.

Modular Construction and Ease of Maintenance
The modular design allows for flexible installation, replacement, and adjustment. UHMW-PE facing pads reduce friction and protect vessel hulls. Standardized mounting systems and pre-drilled holes simplify installation and reduce operational downtime. Regular inspections and maintenance are straightforward due to smooth surfaces and accessible components.

Applications

LNG and Oil Terminals
Provides reliable protection for tankers and LNG carriers, reducing impact forces on quay walls and vessel hulls during docking operations.

Bulk and General Cargo Ports
Efficiently absorbs energy during berthing of bulk carriers, container ships, and multipurpose vessels, ensuring smooth docking and quay safety.

Naval and Offshore Support Facilities
Protects naval vessels, patrol boats, and offshore supply ships from damage during high-frequency berthings, maintaining operational readiness and port safety.

Why Choose Hongruntong Marine

Advanced Engineering and Simulation
Hongruntong uses finite element analysis and impact energy simulations to design fenders tailored for vessel size, berth layout, and tidal variations. Each fender is optimized for energy absorption, low reaction force, and long-term durability.

Premium Materials and Manufacturing Excellence
Using proprietary rubber compounds and precise vulcanization, Cone Fenders achieve uniform density, high tensile strength, and long-term elasticity. Multi-layer reinforcement improves fatigue resistance, allowing thousands of berthings without performance degradation.

Customized Solutions for Port-Specific Requirements
Fender height, base diameter, facing pads, and mounting systems can be customized to match berth geometry, vessel types, and environmental conditions. Optional steel backing plates and UHMW-PE panels provide enhanced safety and reduced friction.

Comprehensive Global Service
Hongruntong provides worldwide support including installation supervision, inspection, refurbishment, and spare parts supply. Predictive maintenance programs and technical guidance help ensure reliable long-term performance and minimize operational downtime.

FAQ

1. What is the typical lifespan of Cone Rubber Fenders?
Expected lifespan is 12–20 years depending on usage, environmental conditions, and maintenance practices.

2. Can Cone Fenders handle frequent berthings?
Yes, the conical geometry and reinforced structure allow frequent berthings without structural damage or loss of performance.

3. Are facing pads required?
Optional UHMW-PE facing pads reduce friction and protect vessel hull coatings, improving safety and performance.

4. Can these fenders be mounted on steel or concrete quays?
Yes, standardized mounting systems and optional steel backing plates allow flexible installation on both quay types.

5. What maintenance is recommended?
Regular visual inspections every six months and annual detailed checks for surface wear, mounting integrity, and reinforcement stability.

HONGRUNTONG MARINE

Welcome to Hongruntong Marine, your trusted source for professional rubber fender solutions. With expertise in manufacturing high-quality marine fenders, we are committed to providing reliable protection for your vessels during berthing operations. Our dedication to excellence ensures that our fenders are durable, resilient, and tailored to meet the specific requirements of your maritime needs. We take pride in our innovative approach, continuously improving our products to guarantee customer satisfaction.

Choose Hongruntong Marine as your partner for top-notch rubber fenders and experience the difference in safety, performance, and peace of mind. Trust us to deliver exceptional quality and service for all your marine protection needs.

So Why Choose HONGRUNTONG Group?
One simple reason… A trustworthy brand!

At Hongruntong Marine, you’ll instantly notice our confident and enthusiastic attitude to a fender challenge. We work hard to keep things as simple and straightforward as possible. Even though your requirements may be varied, complex and challenging, we think you’ll quickly recognize the importance we put on creative thinking and our ability to problem solve: And that excellence in design doesn’t have to come at an unaffordable price.

You can be confident in the many decades’ experience of our technical team and our refined expertise but reassured by our modest approach. We know the importance of listening and respecting our customers’ input. You won’t find us telling you that there is only one way to solve the problem and we’re always willing to take a new perspective to find you the most elegant solution.

We’re pleased of our broadminded, enlightened attitude and understand the frustration that lack of choice and imaginative thinking can stifle a project. Whether it is a challenge of system performance or budget, our innovation in design or supply of fender systems only comes through persistence and tenacity.

We don’t believe you should accept the status-quo and we know that you’ll be invigorated and satisfied by our inspired and enthusiastic approach. So if you want to experience what it feels to have a fender solution from us, why not give our team a call to discuss your particular requirement.

Our Vision

A global leader in brands and technologies – Our vision gives us a sense of direction and destination. It captures our aspiration of being the best in everything we do. It is the basis for what we all stand for as one company. Our vision and our values guide the choices and decisions our employees make every day.

Values

We put our customers at the center of what we do.

We value, challenge and reward our people.

We drive excellent sustainable financial performance.

We are committed to leadership in sustainability.

Strategy

Our strategy is built on the foundation of our corporate values and will drive our successful development in the coming years in order to achieve our long-term vision for Hongruntong Marine: to become a global leader in brands and technologies.

In order to steer the focus of the entire organization toward our strategy and ensure its successful implementation, we have defined four strategic priorities: Outperform – Globalize – Simplify – Inspire.

The basis for our strategy was a detailed analysis of major long-term market trends. We identified three megatrends, which will affect our different businesses over the next years: consolidation, emerging markets and speed.

• Consolidation in our supplier, manufacturer and customer base as well as in our competitive environment will continue. Size will become a critical success factor in the future. Consequently, we need to grow our businesses.
• We expect the shift of growth from mature to emerging markets to continue. As a result, we need to expand our already strong footprint in these markets over the coming years.
• We anticipate highly dynamic market evolution, and faster decision-making by suppliers, customers and competitors. In addition, further digitalization will lead to changes in our market environment. We therefore need to continue simplifying our processes and increasing our operational excellence.

Financial targets 2023

We have defined ambitious financial targets for our company. By 2023, Hongruntong Marine aims to grow sales to 600 million dollars, of which 300 million dollars will come from emerging markets. For adjusted earnings per preferred share (EPS), Hongruntong Marine targets a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10 percent between now and 2023. These financial targets are based on organic growth, including continuous portfolio optimization, that is, small and mid-sized acquisitions as well as divestment or discontinuation of nonstrategic activities. Potential major acquisitions or divestments are not built into our financial targets.