Hydro Pneumatic Fender

ArmorWeave™ Layered Architecture

• 3D-Optimized Carcass: 17-layer rayon cord reinforcement arranged in 55° cross-ply angles, achieving 28% higher tensile strength than military spec MIL-F-2192D.

• Abrasion Shield: Outer layer infused with graphene-enhanced rubber (Shore A 78±5) to resist hull paint scraping.

• Dynamic Core: Closed-cell rubber matrix with gas-liquid hybrid chambers for progressive energy dissipation.

CordLock™ Stress Distribution
Proprietary cord-end anchoring system prevents layer separation under extreme shear forces. Lab-tested to sustain 12MPa compression without delamination – 3.5X industry standard.

SmartCradle® Contour Mapping
Algorithmically designed contact surfaces precisely match submarine hull profiles (including sail fins and missile hatch bulges), reducing point-load pressure by 62% versus generic cylindrical fenders.

✓ Zero Metal Corrosion Risk: 100% non-conductive materials eliminate galvanic interactions with submarine hulls.
✓ Stealth-Birth Ready: Radar-transparent construction maintains dockyard EM silence.
✓ Cold Warmer™ Performance: Stable elasticity from -50°C (Arctic) to +70°C (Persian Gulf deck heat).

Certified Impact Absorption

• 37% higher energy dissipation than traditional pneumatic fenders (ISO 17357-1 validated)

• Withstands 4,200+ docking cycles at 0.6m/s impact velocity (<3% permanent deformation)

• 360° torsion tolerance for angled berthing up to 30° off-axis

Mission-Specific Configurations

• SSBN Silent Docking Kit: Low-rebound compound minimizes wake disturbance during munitions transfer.

• SSK/SSP Coastal Defense Series: Compact modules for congested docks with tidal range >5m.

• Dry Dock Transition System: Interlocking fenders with RFID wear sensors for predictive maintenance.

The Proof Beneath the Rubber
Every fender undergoes:

• 72-hour salt spray aging simulation (ASTM B117)

• 10,000-cycle dynamic load test (DNVGL-RP-0419)

• 3D hull contact analysis using actual submarine LiDAR scans

Trusted by the Depths
Designated supplier to 6 NATO naval infrastructure projects, with 114 systems operational across Indo-Pacific strategic hubs.