Sling portable foam fenders (SSD Fender) are another type of foam filled fender for shipboard protection. They are designed for quick and convenient operating for the limited storage space on board of naval and commercial vessels because of its small size and light weight.
They are consisted of an outer polyurethane protective elastomer skin, nylon cord fabric as reinforcement layers, an inserted integral end-fittings in galvanized, stainless steel or HDPE with ropes or metal rod to go through, as well as an internal space that is filled with closed cell foam as a medium to absorb collision
Application wise, this kind of sling foam fender can be used for tugs, workboats, pilot boats, coast guard vessels, fishing boats and yachts.
SSD Portable Foam Fender Specification
Bright colours are available upon customer request
Low maintainamce cost, no air inflation needed (compared to PVC fenders)
High energy absorption
Extremely long useful life