Sumitomo Rubber Fender-LMD ( V) Type[Aug. 24, 2011 10:45:10]
Specification
Sumitomo Rubber Fender is the only Japanese Rubber Marine Fender manufacturer with PIANC 2002 Compliance Design, who own' s 100 % of their manufacturing and test facility for its world wide operation in Kobe, Japan.
Our wide range selection of Fenders includes: V Type ( HA& LMD) , BETA Type, HOM / Cone Type, UPi Type, PPi Type, Hollow Cylindrical Type, Corner Fender and Rubber Ladder.
A high performance fender was developed by making use of Finite Element Methods. Simple in shape and higher in energy absorption capacity under the natural deflection contrary to its lower reaction load. The fender is put to use and mounted on a wharf in a manner equivalent to those in case of V-shape fender. Unlike V-shape fender, LAMBDA ( hereinafter called LMD) type extends its rated deflection up to 52.5% to offer 26% higher energy absorption than V-shape for a certain level of reaction load. The diversified types-" LMD.F-Type" and LMD. P-Type" is available.