Parallel Motion Fender.

Parallel Motion Fender.

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. ShibataFenderTeam would be pleased to receive your design input allowing us to engineer the correct type, size and overall layout of the rubber fender system.
The Parallel Motion Fender system can be delivered pre-assembled, depending on size.

Parallel Motion Fender Characteristics

• Equal energy absorption capacity at any impact level
• The torsion resistant arm of the system allows only parallel panel movements and eliminates a second ship/panel contact
• Reaction forces could be substantially lower for back-to-back rubber unit configuration
• Lower reaction forces lead to lower hull pressures and lighter substructure, which reduces the overall project cost

Parallel Motion Fender Applications

• Bulk Terminals
• Oil & Gas Terminals
• Ferry & RoRo Terminals
• Monopiles
• Load sensitive structures

For further information feel free to contact us.