FLEXIBLE CONTAINMENT SOLUTIONS

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Creating complete flexible

containment solutions
Trelleborg Flexible Containment Solutions (formerly Dunlop GRG), design, develop and
manufacture polymer fabrications for many industries. For over 40 years we have been producing
an extensive range of products, particularly in the field of heavy duty, rubber-coated textile,
PU, TPU and PVC fabrications. Our experience in many challenging settings, industries and
applications, has allowed us to continuously improve and develop our products for demanding
commercial operations around the world.

Being part of the Trelleborg Engineered With direct access to a large inventory in We supply a wide range of markets
Fabrics division of the Trelleborg Group, the supply chain, we are able to maximise including the defence, maritime,
one of the largest polymer processors in product availability, keeping costs and lead petrochemical, power, security, agriculture
the world, puts us in a unique position. times to a minimum, while still providing and offshore industries. The Trelleborg
While working closely with you developing a highly personal service delivered by an Engineered Fabrics division works across
your project, we are supported by a large experienced team. technologically advanced industries to
group of companies with a broad scope produce polymer-coated fabrics worldwide.
of technical expertise resulting in single Based in Manchester in the UK, Trelleborg By developing the optimum solution for
ownership from raw material to finished Flexible Containment Solutions has been your application we go further to engineer
product. part of the Trelleborg Group since 2005. the fabric of industry.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Trelleborg low-pressure (LP) floating While durable enough to stand up to the They are also easy to deflate and store for
pneumatic fenders play an essential role most hostile environments at sea, the later use. Available in a range of standard
in the safe berthing of ships at sea in an LP fenders are considerably lighter than sizes, they can also be custom made to a
emergency or other operations such as a high-pressure fender of equivalent specific requirements. Trelleborg have been
refuelling. Unlike other fenders, Trelleborg performance, and can easily be carried, supplying LP pneumatic fenders to the
LP fenders are designed to spread berthing inflated and deployed in a range of maritime industry for over 30 years.
forces over a large area, achieving a far emergency applications.
lower load reaction than any other fender
system. This makes them ideal for use
when berthing naval vessels with thin or
weakened hulls.

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FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Avoid high developed pressure upon the hull structure of vessels during berthing
• Effectively absorbs the kinetic energy of the moving vessel during the berthing operation
• Spreads berthing forces over a large area
• A far lower load reaction is achieved than any other fender system, including solid rubber, foam
filled and high-pressure pneumatic fenders
• Ideal for use with thin-hulled or weakened vessels or those sensitive electronic systems
requiring protection when berthing

LP Fender units can easily be carried, Easy to deflate and store for later Durable and unencumbered by
inflated and deployed in a range of use. When deflated they can be rolled external fittings, the units can be towed
emergency applications via air, sea or land. into small, lightweight packages and while inflated and attachments suitable
This flexibility makes them particularly are therefore increasingly becoming a for towing and mooring can be provided at
suited to ship to ship operations and has permanent Health and Safety requirement each end of the fender. In addition girthing
a significant impact on time and costs of onboard ships. This can in turn reduce ropes are fitted for ease of handling, and
transport. As they can be transported and the insurance costs for vessel operation. are easily maneuvered with ordinary ships’
deployed quickly, the fenders are key to As they operate at a nominal pressure of mechanical handling gear.
preventing oil spill from damaged vessels, 70mbar (1Psi), any convenient air supply,
thereby minimising damage to people and compressor or blower, can be used for
the environment. inflation. The low pressure also makes
repairs and maintenance easier to
carry out.

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APPLICATIONS
A high-energy absorbing capacity coupled These include ship to ship transfer They feature in the operations of the
with ease of handling enables ships of and refuelling, offshore mooring, naval International Salvage Companies who
even the largest tonnage to be safely applications, salvage and cargo recovery specialise in providing a quick response to
fendered in various conditions and berthing and emergency floatation. They are in marine emergencies around the globe and
operations. Trelleborg LP pneumatic use for military operations at sea by both by specialist shipbuilders.
fenders are in operation worldwide in many the UK and US Navy. Many commercial
applications both military and commercial. companies specialising in salvage and
emergency response also use Trelleborg
fenders.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

UNIT SPECIFICATION Manufactured in diameters from 1.0m to 4.5m; lengths of fenders can made to customer requirements.

Constructed from a woven high tenacity, continuous filament nylon-based fabric, coated on both sides with
MATERIALS AND
an abrasion resistant synthetic rubber compound. Individual sections are constructed such that they are of
CONSTRUCTION strength equivalent to the base material or fabric.

The maximum specific load reaction pressure that can be developed from a LP fender occurs at at 60%
LOAD REACTION compression and is 11 tonnes per m2

ENERGY ABSORPTION Dependent on the size of the fender

INFLATION AND Units operate at a nominal pressure of 70mbar (1Psi). Any convenient air supply, compressor or blower can
DEFLATION be used for inflation.

Trelleborg LP pneumatic fenders are made to the ISO 17357-2:2014 specification

Accessories
• Blower unit • Inflation adaptor • Repair kits • Lifting slings
• Medium duty delivery and • Transportation/storage case • Pressure gauge assembly • Cargo nets
suction hose

NOMINAL SIZE (M) (TYPICAL)

NOMINAL APPROX. FOLDED SIZE (M)
FENDER END
WEIGHT (KG) LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT
DIAMETER LENGTH CONSTRUCTION

1.0 5.0 90 1.5 x 0.8 x 0.7

1.0 6.0 110 1.5 x 0.9 x 0.7
1.0 8.0 140 1.5 x 0.9 x 0.8
1.5 4.0 110 1.6 x 0.8 x 0.7
}Parcel End
1.5 5.0 135 1.6 x 0.9 x 0.8
1.5 6.0 160 1.6 x 1.0 x 0.9
1.5 8.0 210 1.6 x 1.0 x 1.0
1.8 6.0 210 1.8 x 1.0 x 0.9
1.8 8.0 270 1.8 x 1.0 x 1.0
1.8 10.0 330 1.8 x 1.2 x 1.1
1.8 12.0 390 1.8 x 1.2 x 1.2
2.3 8.0 360 2.0 x 1.0 x 1.0
}Clamped End
2.3 10.0 440 2.0 x 1.2 x 1.0
2.3 12.0 520 2.0 x 1.2 x 1.2
2.3 16.0 680 2.0 x 1.4 x 1.3
2.75 10.0 600 3.8 x 1.3 x 1.25
2.75 14.0 800 3.8 x 1.45 x 1.35
2.75 18.0 1200 3.8 x 1.6 x 1.4
2.75 22.0 1600 3.8 x 1.7 x 1.55
3.2 12.0 800 3.8 x 1.4 x 1.3
3.2 16.0 1040 3.8 x 1.5 x 1.4
3.2 20.0 1280 3.8 x 1.65 x 1.5 }Moulded End
3.2 24.0 1520 3.8 x 1.75 x 1.6
4.5 18.0 1600 3.8 x 1.6 x 1.45
4.5 22.0 2000 3.8 x 1.7 x 1.6
4.5 26.0 2400 3.8 x 1.8 x 1.75

4.5 30.0 2800 3.8 x 1.9 x 1.9

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Girth Ropes -
For Handling
9 off panels trimmed to
shape, stitched together
and strapping vulcanised
both sides of seam

Moulded ends fabricated on

a former and autoclave cured
sewn on to main body and
strapping vulcanised on each
side of seam

End assembly
with mooring
Tension cable point

STANDARD DESCRIPTION REMARKS

Hardness/tensile/elongation before ageing to be tested on
every batch.
Various international Properties of the rubber
Material Testing
standards. coating compound
Static Ozone Ageing, type approval for any
new formulations
Properties of the Abrasion resistance/breaking and tear strength/Surface coat
coated textile adhesion to be tested on every production lot.
Dimensional Inspection
Length +10%, -5% Dimensional inspection to be carried out
Diameter +15%, -5% at the working pressure
Pressure drop and soapy
Air Leakage ISO 17357-2 water test carried out at the All fenders to be tested for each and every order
working pressure

The frequency of the test shall be one in 20

Hydrostatic Test
fenders for each size.

Dunlop low pressure fenders have also undergone third party type approval testing based on the requirements of ISO 17357:2002.
These tests included parallel plate compression, compression recovery, angular compression and durability testing. The results of these
tests confirmed previous test data and theoretical performance ratings and were witnessed, reviewed and endorsed by the American
Bureau of Shipping. Further details of the testing procedures and the results can be provided on request.

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Trelleborg Flexible Containment Solutions is part of the Engineered

Fabrics division of Trelleborg, a world-leading engineering group
developing advanced polymer technology solutions that seal, damp
and protect people and processes. With 100 years of experience and
continual research, we engineer the fabric of industry through customised
and pre-conceived solutions adapted to your exact application.

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