Standards Of Polyurethane Fender

Polyurethane fenders(foam filled fenders) are anti-collision devices made of polyurethane materials and are widely used for ships docking in ports and docks. The following are some relevant standards and specifications that can help ensure the quality and performance of polyurethane fenders:

1. ISO 17357-1:2014 (E): This international standard specifies the design, manufacture and testing requirements for floating inflatable rubber fenders. Although it is mainly aimed at rubber fenders, some of the design and testing principles can also be applied to polyurethane fenders.
2. OCIMF Guidelines: The “Fender Guidelines” published by the International Association of Tanker Owners (OCIMF) is a globally recognized reference for the evaluation and selection of fender systems, including fender performance parameters and installation recommendations. These guidelines can also be applied to the evaluation of polyurethane fenders.
3. PIANC Guidelines: The Fender Design and Application Guide provided by the International Association of Waterways and Harbors (PIANC) details the design, selection and installation methods of various types of fenders, which are also applicable to polyurethane fenders.
4. EN 13342:2003: This is the European standard for the performance and testing of fender systems, including the energy absorption capacity and reaction force characteristics of fenders.
5. ASTM D2000: This is the standard specification of the American Society for Testing and Materials for rubber and plastic materials, which includes requirements for the performance of polyurethane materials, such as hardness, tensile strength and abrasion resistance.
6. BSI Standards: The fender-related standards issued by the British Standards Institution (BSI) also provide design and testing requirements for fender systems, which can be used as a reference for polyurethane fenders.
7. JIS K 6397: This is the Japanese Industrial Standard, which specifies the material requirements, test methods and performance indicators of fenders, and is instructive for the manufacture and testing of polyurethane fenders.

In actual applications, manufacturers and users usually design, produce and test polyurethane fenders according to the specific project requirements and refer to the above standards and guidelines to ensure their reliability and safety in use.