We offer a wide range of fender products (rubber, foam, pneumatic, sliding etc.) for marine applications which exploit our knowledge in rubber, steel, polyurethane and polyethylene. You can expect high-quality products at competitive prices.
The SPC Cone Fender is an efficient rubber fender type that is used in various applications. It has a conical body and fully rubber-embedded mounting flanges. Its refined geometry and conical shape result in a number of outstanding performance characteristics.
SPC Cone Fenders are available in heights between 300 and 2,000 mm, each in 3 different main rubber grades, optional: overload stoppers to avoid over compression
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The CSS Cell Fender is a well established rubber fender type, with a hollow cylindrical body and fully rubber-embedded mounting flanges. It is designed to deflect in an axial direction up to 52,5% (design deflection).
CSS Cell Fenders are available in heights between 400 and 3,000 mm, each in 3 different main rubber grades.
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The FE Element Fenders are fully molded rubber legs with embedded mounting plates. Based on V Fenders but with separate legs, FE Element Fender provide high layout flexibilities when installed behind steel panels or where mounting space is limited.
FE Element Fenders are available in heights between 250 and 1,600 mm, in standard lengths ranging from 500 to 2,000 mm, each in 3 different main rubber grades.
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Special Element Fender combine rubber FE Element Fenders with UHMW-PE frontal plates and belt deflector if necessary.
They are a cost effective alternative for certain applications compared to steel panels. Special Element Fender are very common in the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea or the Mediterranean Sea.
Special Element Fenders are available in different sizes / widths and with different colors of UHMW-PE frontal plates.
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Parallel Motion Fenders are individually engineered systems and could be designed with different rubber fender units, but typically with Cone Fenders, Cell Fenders or Element Fenders.
A turning lever arm (torsion arm) is mounted between the back structure (concrete or steel) and the frontal steel panel. The arm restrains the panel movement during the entire fender compression, allowing it to move only parallel to its mounting, irrespective of impact level and angle.
Parallel Motion Fender systems have to be uniquely designed for each project in order to cover all the individual vessel and berthing requirements as well as the site conditions. The Parallel Motion Fender system can be delivered pre-assembled, depending on size.
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Pile Fenders are a common alternative to Parallel Motion Fenders and could be designed with different rubber fender units, but typically with Cone Fenders, Cell Fenders, Element Fenders or V Fenders. The pile foot rotates around a level well below water whereby the lower tip of the fender is fixed either into a shoe on the seabed or by welding a support bracket to the substructure. Pile Fenders can ensure a single point contact between the vessel and fender system at any water level. The energy absorbing rubber unit is typically positioned close to main sea level and provides the energy at all levels. The panel itself is typically inclined to follow the vessel belting and level deviations between unladen and fully laden conditions at all water levels.
Pile Fenders are widely used in Northern Europe.
Pile Fender systems have to be uniquely designed for each project in order to cover all the individual vessel and berthing requirements as well as the site conditions.
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The V Fender is a rigid and simple molded one piece rubber fender type. V Fenders are available in different cross sections, SX and SH. The main difference is the width of the fender head and resulting surface load. Each type can be equipped with an additional embedded steel plate in the rubber fender head (SX-P and SH-P). This allows the installation of an UHMW-PE frontal plate, a steel fender panel or the mounting of the fender unit behind a pile construction.
Both V Fenders (SX and SH) are available in standard heights from 250 to 1,000 mm, in standard length ranging from 1,000 to 3,500 mm, each in 3 different main rubber grades.
SX FENDERS
The SX Fender is the standard V Fender in the traditional one piece design.
SX-P FENDERS
The SX-P Fender has an embedded steel plate and can therefore be equipped with an UHMW-PE frontal plate or a steel panel or be integrated into another structure.
SH FENDERS
The SH Fender has a wider frontal face than the SX Fender resulting in a lower surface load.
SH-P FENDERS
The SH-P Fender has an embedded steel plate and can therefore be equipped with an UHMW-PE frontal plate or a steel panel or be integrated into another structures.
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The Cylindrical Fender was the first rubber fender type to be produced with a defined performance. Installation is simple by using chains, bars, ropes or specially designed ladder brackets, depending on the fender size and substructure. The Cylindrical Fenders‘ proportional increase of reaction force and energy absorption all the way to the rated deflection is an advantage resulting in softer berthing.
Cylindrical Fenders are available extruded and wrapped, depending on the size. They are available in outside diameter up to 2,700 mm and inside diameter ranging from 50 to 1,300 mm, variable in length up to 20 m. The length is mainly limited by handling and transport and typically, very long Cylindrical Fenders are used for tug boat bows and are often split in 3 sections. All Cylindrical Fenders could be delivered with the respective fixings (chains, brackets, support bar, ladder brackets).
Special dimensions and features such as pre-bending or jointing can be requested.
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The Ocean Guard Fender is a foam fender, designed based on a heat laminated 100% closed cell foam core and a tough and thick nylon filament reinforced polyurethane skin and embedded end fittings. Ocean Guard Fenders convince with high energy absorption, hull conforming capabilities, non-marking skin and low maintenance.
Ocean Guard Fenders are available in diameters from 500 mm to 4,500 mm and lengths from 800 mm to 10,600 mm, different foam hardness grades as well as special shapes and sizes. The fenders could be installed with a two or four point mounting system, depending on the application.
Standard colors are black and orange, individual skin colors available upon request.
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The Ocean Cushion Fender has a similar design as the Ocean Guard Fender but is available in even larger sizes and only supplied with a heavy duty chain & tire net with connection flanges. An external chain with aircraft tire net provides additional protection to the tough and thick nylon filament reinforced polyurethane skin surrounding a heat laminated 100% closed cell foam core. Ocean Cushion Fenders are extremely robust for heavy duty operations.
Ocean Cushion Fenders are available in diameters from 1,000 mm to 4,800 mm and lengths from 1,500 mm to 10,600 mm, different foam hardness grades as well as special shapes and sizes.
Standard colors are black and orange, individual skin colors available upon request.
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The Donut Fender is a specific type of Foam Fenders. It is designed to simply slip over a stationary monopile. Due to its construction, the fender floats up and down with the fluctuating water levels and rotates when vessels berth and slide along the fender. The Donut Fender is designed with a 100% closed cell cross-linked polyethylene foam core, a reinforced elastomeric skin and low friction pads at the internal steel core.
Donut Fenders are available in diameters from 1,270 mm to 4,220 mm and a maximum pile diameter of 610 mm to 2,388 mm. Additionally, mooring crowns, counterweights (for sub-marine applications) or other features like protective nettings can be added.
The foam hardness, skin thickness, pile/fender diameter and also the height of the fender can be changed on request.
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The SSD Fender is a Foam Fender designed for quick and convenient handling. SSD stands for small standard duty. Due to its compact sizes the SSD Fender is ideal for the limited storage space on board of naval and commercial vessels. Their lightweight allows for easy installation and can be handled by one or two people. The SSD Fender is supplied with integral end-fittings in galvanized, stainless steel or HD-PE. Their heat laminated closed cell foam core and a non-marking urethane elastomeric skin allows for a steady performance.
SSD Fenders are available with an internal heavy duty Hawse Pipe instead of end fittings (SSD-HP).
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The Ocean Guard Buoys are constructed of a rigid steel frame core. Typically they are designed with urethane floatation foam und heat laminated polyethylene foam. A non-marking tough urethane outer skin to withstand the toughest marine applications and environments surrounds the foam core.
Ocean Guard Buoys are available in various different types and sizes for all possible applications and could be equipped with quick release hooks, lanterns and navigational aids.
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High performance fender systems for various applications with the focus on projects with high variations in water levels and ship-to-ship operations.
These fenders are abrasion-resistant rubber fenders filled with high pressure air. It can easily be deflated which allows simple and cost effective relocation and re-commissioning in other locations.
The Pneumatic Fender is an abrasion-resistant rubber fender filled with high pressure air. It can easily be deflated which allows simple and cost effective relocation and re-commissioning in other locations.
Pneumatic Fenders are suppiled with two different inside pressure levels to cover a wide performance range.
Pneumatic Fenders are available in diameters ranging from 300 mm to 4,500 mm and lengths ranging from 500 mm to 9,000 mm, as well as special sizes.
All sizes are available as sling-type or with a heavy duty chain & tire net.
Standard colors are black and grey (Navy), other colors available upon request.
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The Hydropneumatic Fender is a special version of the Pneumatic Fender developed for submarines. Hydropneumatic Fenders are partially filled with water and air and are equipped with a counterweight in order to keep them in a vertical position. This ensures that the submerged hull is properly protected by the fender at all times.
Hydropneumatic Fenders require some special installation techniques to be installed. The performance of Hydropneumatic Fenders is affected by the air:water ratio and the initial pressure.
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Fender systems to protect exposed corners against ship damages and to facilitate safe turning maneuvers.
The Corner V Fender (Rubber) is a single one piece V Fender with a 90° angle. They are typically used for exposed corners and turning dolphins to minimize ship damages during berthing maneuver.
The Corner V Fender (Rubber) is a single one piece V Fender with a 90° angle. They are typically used for exposed corners and turning dolphins to minimize ship damages during berthing maneuver.
Optionally Corner V Fenders can be supplied in PU instead of rubber to reduce friction and increase visibility.
Corner V Fenders (PU/Rubber) are available in different sizes and angles.
Additionally, a wide range of Corner Fenders can be supplied in individual shapes, sizes and colors.
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Other Corner Protections are Wheel Fenders, Roller Fenders or Donut Fenders.
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The Roller Fender is generally built from an energy absorbing elastomer unit which is mounted onto a single rotating shaft. This unit is designed with maintenance-free bearings, typically from stainless steel, and composite material. Mounted into a steel casing it can rotate freely.The main purpose of Roller Fenders is to act as a guiding system for a smooth and safe passage.
Roller Fenders can be installed in various combinations such as
Roller Fenders come in certain standard sizes but typically each project requires a unique design.
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The Wheel Fender is more complex than the simply constructed Roller Fender. They are designed with maintenance-free bearings, typically from stainless steel, and composite material. Due to the Wheel Fender’s design, using additional backrollers and a sliding shaft, they provide a higher energy absorption.
Wheel Fenders can be installed in various combinations such as
Wheel Fenders come in certain standard sizes but typically each project requires a unique design.
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The design of a Cushion Roller is similar to the Roller Fender but is extended by a rubber cushion to withstand impacts. The Cushion Roller is designed with typically maintenance-free bearings from stainless steel. The main purpose of Cushion Rollers is to guide pontoons and floating structures and to provide additional protection.
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D Fenders have a D shaped outer form and either a D shaped center (DD Fender) or cylindrical center bore (DC Fender).
D Fenders are available in standard sizes but can be supplied customized for specific requirements, e.g. pre-curved or special sizes.
Standard colors are black and grey (Navy). Other colors are available upon request.
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Square Fenders have a square shaped outer form and either a D shaped center (SD Fender) or cylindrical center bore (SC Fender) .
Square Fenders are available in standard sizes but can be supplied customized for specific requirements, e.g. pre-curved or special sizes.
Standard colors are black and grey (Navy). Other colors are available upon request.
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The Komposite Fender is made from resilient rubber and a vulcanized UHMW-PE front facing plate.
KF-A Fenders have a square shaped outer form and a center cylindrical bore with a low friction front face from UHMW-PE.
Standard color is black. Other colors are available upon request.
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The Komposite Fender is made from resilient rubber and a vulcanized UHMW-PE front facing plate.
Komposite Fenders KF-B are similar to the KF-A Fender but without a cylindrical bore.
Standard color is black. Other colors are available upon request.
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The Komposite Fender is made from resilient rubber and a vulcanized UHMW-PE front facing plate.
Komposite Fenders KF-C have a trapezodial shaped outer form and a center cylindrical bore with a low friction front face from UHMW-PE.
Standard color is black. Other colors are available upon request.
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The Komposite Fender is made from resilient rubber and a vulcanized UHMW-PE front facing plate.
Komposite Fenders KF-D are similar to the KF-C Fender but without a cylindrical bore.
Standard color is black. Other colors are available upon request.
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Cylindrical Tug Boat Fenders are used for protection at the bow and stern of the vessel to push against flare hulls.
The basic design is a Cylindrical Fender but with additional circumferential grooves for installation with chains or nylon straps as well as tapered ends. Cylindrical Tug Boat Fenders are typically fixed with through chains.
Cylindrical Tug Boat Fenders are available in standard diameters up to 1000 mm and in continuous or joined lengths up to 20 m (length only limited by handling and transport). Long lengths are typically separated in 2 or 3 parts.
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These three fender types are used for protection at the bow and stern of vessels, typically together in connection with Cylindrical Tug Boat Fenders. Their large contact surfaces are ideal for low hull pressure and grooves provide additional grip. M Fenders, W Fenders and Keyhole Fenders are available with profiled and non-profiled surface.
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Extruded Fenders (D Fenders and Wing-Type Fenders) and molded MC Fenders are used on the vessel sides. They protect the vessel during escort duties and other operations alongside the vessel.
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Ball Fenders are rubber units in half ball shape, typically used in connection with fenderracks on dredgers.
Custom designed fender systems for ship-to-ship operation, of dredgers, floating cranes or similar; typically based on H-Beam structures with UHMW face pads and a rubber fender unit.
Fender Bars are molded rubber units which can be installed horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
Fender Bars are available in square or rectangular shape, ranging from 150 mm to 300 mm. Lengths can be customized according to clients requirements. The emedded steel plate provides additional strength to resist heavy duty impacts and shear forces.
The Shear Fender combines top and bottom steel plates embedded into the rubber body. The rubber mid section of the fender in stiff during compression but provides load deflection in shear.
Shear Fenders are available in two typical designs and different sizes.
CruTU system is available for various types and sizes of fenders. It has a simple structure which allows easy installation to multipurpose terminals. The system, which works the same way as existing fenders, could be fixed in approximately 15 minutes.
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Plates and Fenders made from Polyethylene which combine impact strength with high abrasion resistance and low friction. They can be used for many applications in the marine environment.
Ultra-high-molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) Sliding Plates are typically made from double sintered Polyethylene (a blend of reclaimed and virgin material). 100% virgin material is also available. The superior physical and mechanical properties result in highest strength with wear resistance and consequently provides the best durabilty of all available Polyethylene products. The vast majority of steel fender panels are equipped with UHMW-PE Sliding Plates.
The manufacturing process limits the cross-sections and plate dimensions.
Typically UHMW-PE Sliding Fenders are available in thicknesses from 2 mm to 200 mm for regenerated material and 2 mm to 400 mm for virgin material. Plate sizes range from 1,000 x 1,000 mm up to 6,000 mm x 2,500 mm.
The standard color is black. Other colors such as green, yellow, white or red are available upon request.
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High-density polyethylene (HD-PE) Sliding Fenders are made by extrusion from recycled Polyethylene with glass fiber reinforcement for high strength and impact resistance. Compared to other materials such as e.g. timber the advantage of HD-PE is its low friction and better wear properties.
HD-PE Sliding Fenders are available in cross sections from 50 mm to 440 mm (height) and from 50 mm up to max. 300 mm (width) in different combinations. Lengths range from 2000 mm to 6500 mm.
The standard color is black. Other colors available upon request.
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Most fender systems with steel panels require chains for weight support and to limit tension and shear in the rubber unit.
A typical SFT chain system consists of compatible items to allow optimal performance of the fender system.
These are:
Lee Composites usually supplies open link chains, stud link chains are available on request. It is recommended to use chain tensioners.
We recommend using Chain Tensioners as part of the chain system.
Shackles are available in two types, D Type and Bow Type.
Brackets are available in several types, such as the frequently used cast-in bracket or various bolt / weld on brackets.
Cast-in Anchors are used for new concrete. They consist of a socket and a tail with square washer plate. Cast-in Anchors are available in different sizes and finishes, as well as stainless steel or galvanized.
The Chemical Anchor is used for existing concrete or where Cast-in Anchors should be avoided. The threaded rod of the anchor is bonded with special grout into a drilled hole. They are available in different sizes and finishes, as well as stainless steel or galvanized.
U anchors are a common alternative to chain brackets and available in different sizes, capacities and material qualities as well as for new and existing concrete.
Washers and Washer Plates are available in two types, DIN 125 and special plates for specific fender types (SPC, CSS, V, FE).
The supplied bolts and nuts are suitable for the designed anchors, typically in stainless steel or galvanised.
