Super Cone Rubber Fender · High Energy, Low Reaction · 500H–2000H

Super Cone Rubber Fenders for High-Energy Berths

Q: What sizes are available?

Fourteen sizes by cone height, from 500H to 2000H, weighing 142 to 9,200 kg, fixed with M24 to M56 anchor bolts, four to ten per fender by model. The geometry and anchor pattern are in the size table above.

We manufacture super cone rubber fenders whose tapered geometry absorbs a high share of the berthing energy — about 70% to 72.5% — at a low reaction force, spreading the impact so the hull and the quay take less stress. They stay stable when the vessel berths at an angle of up to 10°, come in 14 sizes from 500H to 2000H weighing 142 to 9,200 kg, and bolt down with M24 to M56 anchors. The high-strength rubber resists UV, seawater corrosion, and abrasion. We have manufactured marine fenders in Qingdao since 2005, and we confirm the body type and rubber grade — which together set the rated energy absorption and reaction force — against your berthing energy.

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500–2000

Cone Height H

70–72.5

Energy Absorbed

% at berthing

≤10°

Berthing Angle

stable

Models

500H–2000H

Applications & Working Principle

Where Super Cone Rubber Fenders Earn Their Place

Super cone fenders suit higher-energy berths that need a lot of energy absorbed at a controlled reaction force — provided the foundation can take the anchor bolts and the rubber grade is confirmed. We use them on commercial and naval berths and offshore platforms for large vessels, and we size the cone and the rubber grade from your berthing energy rather than from height alone.

Diagram: a super cone fender buckles to absorb high energy at a low reaction force

How the cone absorbs energy

The tapered cone is the energy element. As a vessel pushes against it, the cone deflects and the reaction force stays low while the geometry absorbs a high share of the berthing energy — about 70% to 72.5% — and disperses the impact so the hull and dock are not point-loaded. The shape also keeps the fender stable when the vessel berths at an angle of up to 10°.

That high energy at a low reaction is the reason to choose a cone over a simpler fender: it delivers far more energy for the reaction force it passes into the quay. The trade-off is that it is a bolted, fixed unit on a solid foundation, and its rated performance depends on the rubber grade we select for the berth.

Why a cone over a cylindrical fender. The cone absorbs much more energy for the same reaction force, which protects an old quay or a sensitive hull where the reaction limit is tight. The trade-off is a larger, bolted unit on a solid foundation; for simple, low-energy berths or workboats, a cylindrical rubber fender or tug boat fender is lighter and easier to fit.

Commercial ports & terminals

High energy absorption at low reaction for large cargo and passenger vessels, dispersing the berthing force to protect hull and quay across varied traffic.

Military & naval facilities

Heavy naval vessels and high-intensity use, handled with strong impact resistance and corrosion-resistant rubber.

Offshore platforms & oil and gas

Protection against vessel impact in harsh weather and strong currents, with high-salt corrosion resistance for long service.

Sizes & Sizing

Rated Performance, Sizes & Grades

Super cone fenders come in two body types, each in 14 sizes by cone height from 500H to 2000H. Type-1 (SCB) is graded RS / RH / RO / RL — four reaction levels. Type-2 is a taller-flange body graded G4 / G3 / G2 / G1 / G0 — five levels, reaching higher energy at the top sizes. Both are rated at 70% deflection. The tables below give the rated performance for each grade, the body geometry and anchor pattern, and the PIANC correction factors.

Rated at 70% deflection, per fender. Reaction force (kN) and energy absorption (kN·m) are quoted per fender unit, not per metre. Tolerance: reaction force ≤ +10%, energy absorption ≥ -10%. Hull pressure is confirmed separately against the front-panel contact area, and the PIANC angular, temperature, and velocity factors are applied to your site before the fender is confirmed.

Type-1 (SCB) — rated performance by grade

Grade	Value	500H	600H	700H	800H	900H	1000H	1100H	1150H	1200H	1300H	1400H	1600H	1800H	2000H
RS — Super high	R (kN)	340	480	655	862	1078	1339	1490	1764	1760	2125	2255	3130	3750	4260
RS — Super high	E (kN·m)	80	155	232	368	480	669	840	1029	1110	1585	1686	2420	3530	4630
RH — High	R (kN)	270	382	525	706	862	1078	1150	1395	1400	1705	1804	2268	3000	3540
RH — High	E (kN·m)	65	125	180	294	395	541	650	880	880	1310	1349	1935	2830	3800
RO — Standard	R (kN)	195	285	380	510	640	785	930	1050	1120	1340	1445	1815	2400	2980
RO — Standard	E (kN·m)	46	94	150	225	310	435	495	660	710	1043	1079	1548	2260	3190
RL — Low	R (kN)	165	230	310	410	510	630	800	830	890	1125	1150	1420	1910	2655
RL — Low	E (kN·m)	37	75	120	180	252	350	408	530	560	750	860	1230	1800	2830

Rated at 70% deflection, per fender. RS = super high reaction, RH = high, RO = standard, RL = low. Tolerance: reaction force ≤ +10%, energy absorption ≥ -10%.

Type-2 — rated performance by grade

The Type-2 body carries a five-step grade system and reaches higher energy at the largest sizes. Note the size ladder differs: Type-2 includes a 1050H and omits the 1150H.

Grade	Value	500H	600H	700H	800H	900H	1000H	1050H	1100H	1200H	1300H	1400H	1600H	1800H	2000H
G4 — Super high	R (kN)	318	442	605	804	1010	1255	1382	1510	1808	2110	2452	3208	4055	4988
G4 — Super high	E (kN·m)	74	130	226	340	485	668	772	888	1154	1465	1830	2732	3892	5335
G3 — Extra high	R (kN)	246	330	473	620	782	960	1069	1174	1410	1638	1890	2480	3142	3860
G3 — Extra high	E (kN·m)	60	104	185	277	392	542	624	724	938	1190	1481	2218	3160	4335
G2 — High	R (kN)	215	282	411	535	671	830	924	1015	1212	1415	1645	2142	2715	3336
G2 — High	E (kN·m)	55	90	164	244	344	472	552	636	830	1048	1310	1952	2780	3810
G1 — Standard	R (kN)	175	242	353	452	577	716	780	868	1035	1212	1410	1822	2320	2855
G1 — Standard	E (kN·m)	47	80	147	217	311	423	491	569	737	936	1170	1741	2485	3412
G0 — Low	R (kN)	135	188	283	361	465	565	632	690	822	960	1120	1440	1842	2265
G0 — Low	E (kN·m)	37	63	116	170	247	335	390	452	588	741	930	1380	1970	2710

Rated at 70% deflection, per fender. G4 = super high reaction, G3 = extra high, G2 = high, G1 = standard, G0 = low. Tolerance: reaction force ≤ +10%, energy absorption ≥ -10%. Other sizes and grades are available on enquiry.

Type-1 (SCB) — body geometry & anchors

Model	H (mm)	T (mm)	U (mm)*	φS (mm)	φB (mm)	φW (mm)	φd (mm)	Anchor bolts	Weight (kg)
500H	500	25	425	325	675	750	30	4-M24	142
600H	600	27	510	390	810	900	30	6-M24	232
700H	700	32	595	455	945	1050	38	6-M30	393
800H	800	36	680	520	1080	1200	44	6-M36	540
900H	900	41	765	585	1215	1350	44	6-M36	752
1000H	1000	45	850	650	1350	1500	50	6-M42	1022
1100H	1100	50	935	715	1485	1650	50	6-M42	1510
1150H	1150	52	998	750	1550	1725	50	6-M42	1601
1200H	1200	54	1020	780	1620	1800	50	8-M42	1960
1300H	1300	59	1105	845	1755	1950	60	8-M48	2403
1400H	1400	66	1190	930	1890	2100	60	8-M48	3060
1600H	1600	72	1360	1060	2160	2400	70	8-M48	4605
1800H	1800	78	1530	1190	2430	2700	76	10-M56	6608
2000H	2000	80	1900	1540	2920	3200	76	10-M56	9200

Geometry and anchor pattern by model; weight is per fender, dimensions in mm. ΦU is the top-flange diameter, ΦS the top bolt-circle diameter, ΦB the base bolt-circle diameter, ΦW the base diameter, and Φd the anchor-hole diameter. T is the flange thickness.

Type-2 — body geometry & anchors

Model	H	T	ΦU	ΦS	ΦB	ΦW	Φd	Anchor bolts	Weight (kg)
500H	500	30-38	490	425	730	800	30	4-M24	165
600H	600	35-42	590	515	875	960	38	4-M30	270
700H	700	35-42	685	600	1020	1120	38	4-M30	415
800H	800	35-42	785	685	1165	1280	38	6-M30	610
900H	900	40-50	885	770	1313	1440	38	6-M30	840
1000H	1000	40-50	980	855	1460	1600	44	6-M36	1120
1050H	1050	45-55	1030	900	1530	1680	44	6-M36	1365
1100H	1100	50-58	1080	940	1605	1760	44	8-M36	1565
1200H	1200	50-58	1175	1025	1750	1920	50	8-M42	2030
1300H	1300	50-58	1275	1100	1900	2080	60	8-M48	2460
1400H	1400	60-70	1370	1195	2040	2240	60	8-M48	3110
1600H	1600	70-80	1570	1365	2335	2560	60	8-M48	4660
1800H	1800	70-80	1765	1540	2625	2880	76	10-M56	6640
2000H	2000	90-110	1955	1710	2920	3200	76	10-M56	9580

Type-2 dimensions in mm, weight per fender. The T column here is a range, reflecting the flange thickness tolerance on this body type. Type-2 runs a 1050H size in place of Type-1’s 1150H.

PIANC correction factors

Rated figures are corrected for berthing angle, site temperature, and impact duration before the fender is confirmed.

Angular factor (AF)		Temperature factor (TF)		Velocity factor (VF)
Angle (°)	AF	Temp (°C)	TF	Time (s)	VF Type-1	VF Type-2
0	1.000	+50	0.916	1	1.050	1.20
3	1.039	+40	0.946	2	1.020	1.16
5	1.055	+30	0.978	3	1.012	1.14
8	1.029	+23	1.000	4	1.005	1.13
10	1.000	+10	1.030	5	1.000	1.11
15	0.856	0	1.075	6	1.000	1.10
20	0.739	-10	1.130	8	1.000	1.09
		-20	1.248	≥10	1.000	1.07
		-30	1.540

Reference angle is 10° (AF = 1.000) and reference temperature +23 °C (TF = 1.000). Note the angular factor peaks near 5° rather than at 0°, which is characteristic of the cone geometry. The two body types carry different velocity factors.

The most common sizing mistake. Choosing a cone by height and forgetting the grade. A 1000H in RS gives 1,339 kN at 669 kN·m; the same height in RL gives 630 kN at 350 kN·m — roughly half the energy at half the reaction. Height sets the envelope, grade sets the performance. We pick both together, apply the PIANC factors, then check reaction force and hull pressure.

Assembly & Accessories

Anchors, Chains, Clearances & Panel Weight

A super cone fender system is more than the rubber body: it includes the steel frontal panel, the face pad, the fasteners, the precast nut or anchor bolt, and the support chains. All of it is sized together from the cone model.

Precast nut — Type I (new concrete)

Model	MD	H	J	S	N	n	M	P	t	V	r	a	b	e	T	L	G
500H	M24	15	60	55	55	20	69	25	4	28	15	60	90	36	6	240	75
600H	M24	15	65	60	60	20	83	30	5	28	15	65	100	36	6	240	75
700H	M30	19	70	65	65	20	93	33	5	34	15	70	105	39	10	300	80
800H	M36	23	85	70	70	24	102	35	5	40	15	85	120	44	10	360	85
900H	M36	23	90	75	70	24	113	37	6	40	15	85	120	44	10	360	85
1000H	M42	26	95	85	85	26	126	43	6	46	25	95	125	59	12	420	100
1100H	M42	26	100	90	85	26	134	43	6	46	25	95	130	59	12	420	100
1150H	M42	26	100	90	90	28	142	46	6	46	25	95	130	59	12	420	100
1200H	M42	26	110	95	90	31	144	46	8	46	25	100	140	59	12	420	100
1300H	M48	30	120	95	105	31	158	52	8	52	30	100	150	64	12	480	115
1400H	M48	30	120	95	110	31	165	52	8	52	30	100	150	64	12	480	120
1600H	M48	30	135	110	115	34	190	52	10	52	30	105	165	64	16	480	135
1800H	M56	35	135	110	115	40	207	60	10	60	30	105	165	78	16	560	140
2000H	M56	35	150	130	120	45	212	60	10	60	30	105	165	78	16	560	140

All dimensions in mm. Hex bolt (MD, H, J, S), L-washer (N, n, M, P, t, V, r), precast nut (a, b, e), anchor rod and plate (T, L, G). Used for installing fenders into newly poured concrete.

Anchor bolt — Type II

Model	MD	A	L	ΦS	T (nut)	N	n	M	P	t	V	r
500H	M24	55	280	30	20	55	20	73	28	5	28	15
600H	M24	55	280	30	20	55	20	80	28	5	28	15
700H	M30	65	360	38	24	65	20	93	33	5	34	15
800H	M36	75	440	46	29	70	24	102	35	5	40	15
900H	M36	80	440	46	29	70	24	111	35	6	40	15
1000H	M42	95	510	55	32	85	26	126	43	6	46	25
1100H	M42	95	510	55	32	85	26	134	43	6	46	25
1150H	M42	95	510	55	32	85	28	139	43	6	46	25
1200H	M42	105	510	55	32	85	31	144	43	8	46	25
1300H	M48	115	580	60	36	95	31	158	50	8	52	30
1400H	M48	120	600	65	40	110	34	170	55	8	56	30
1600H	M56	135	680	68	43	120	34	192	60	10	60	30
1800H	M56	140	680	68	43	120	34	207	60	10	60	30
2000H	M56	160	680	68	43	130	45	212	60	10	60	30

All dimensions in mm. Anchor bolt (MD, A, L, ΦS), nut (T), L-washer (N, n, M, P, t, V, r).

Connection accessories — flange to cone top

Used for fixing the steel flange onto the top of the cone fender.

Model	MD	J	S	Washer OD	Washer ID	Washer Thk
500H~600H	M24	50	40	44	26	4
700H	M30	55	45	56	33	4
800H	M36	65	50	66	39	5
900H	M36	75	50	66	39	5
1000H~1100H	M42	90	70	78	45	8
1150H~1200H	M42	100	80	78	45	8
1300H	M48	110	90	92	52	8
1400H	M48	120	90	92	52	8
1600H	M48	140	100	92	52	8
1800H	M56	140	100	105	62	10
2000H	M56	140	100	105	62	10

Cast-in U-anchor & support chains

Model	Φd	R	L	A	T	ΦG	Chain links	Shackle	Tensioner
500H	40	70	600	50	20~30	100	Φ20.5	Φ22	M24
600H	45	70	600	50	20~30	100	Φ20.5	Φ22	M24
700H	50	80	650	50	20~30	110	Φ24	Φ28	M27
800H	55	90	730	70	20~30	120	Φ28	Φ32	M33
900H	60	100	780	70	25~35	140	Φ32	Φ35	M36
1000H	60	100	780	70	25~35	140	Φ34	Φ38	M39
1100H	60	100	780	70	25~35	140	Φ36	Φ38	M42
1150H	65	105	830	70	25~35	150	Φ36	Φ38	M42
1200H	65	105	830	70	25~35	150	Φ38	Φ45	M45
1300H	65	105	830	70	25~35	150	Φ38	Φ45	M45
1400H	65	105	830	70	25~35	150	Φ40	Φ45	M48
1600H	70	115	880	80	25~35	160	Φ44	Φ50	M52
1800H	70	115	880	80	25~35	160	Φ50	Φ64	M60
2000H	80	120	930	80	25~35	160	Φ55	Φ64	M64

U-anchor dimensions in mm. Chain material: Q235 hot-dip galvanised, or U2 / U3 HDG for stud-link chain; shackles Gr.S HDG; tensioners Q235 / GR8.8 HDG. Stud-link and open-link chains, bow and dee shackles (G-2130, G-209, G-210), tensioners, and rubber shock absorbers are all available. All chain and accessory information is for guidance only — every chain design should be checked to confirm suitability for the intended application.

Clearances & panel weight support

There must be enough space around and between the cone fenders and the steel panel to let them deflect without interference. Cone fenders can support significant static weight; the table gives the permitted frontal-panel weight before additional support chains are required.

Rubber grade	Single or multiple horizontal (n ≥ 1)	Multiple vertical (n ≥ 2)
RL — Low reaction	W_H ≤ n × 0.85 × w	W_V ≤ n × 1.0 × w
RO — Standard reaction	W_H ≤ n × 1.0 × w	W_V ≤ n × 1.25 × w
RH — High reaction	W_H ≤ n × 1.3 × w	W_V ≤ n × 1.55 × w

n = number of cone fenders; w = weight of one fender; W_H = panel weight for a single or multi-horizontal arrangement; W_V = panel weight for a vertical arrangement. Where the panel exceeds these limits, support chains are added. Clearance distances are for guidance — contact us if in doubt.

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Construction & Mounting

Construction & How They Are Mounted

Cutaway of a super cone rubber fender with embedded flanges and a bolted steel front panel

Moulded rubber cone, bolted down

The cone is moulded from high-strength rubber with anchor bolts from M24 to M56, four to ten per model depending on size, fixing it to a solid foundation. The rubber resists UV, seawater corrosion, and abrasion for long service in harsh marine environments.

Where a berth needs a wider contact face or a lower hull pressure, the cone is supplied with a steel front panel, often faced with a UHMW-PE pad — confirmed per project. We match the panel and the mounting hardware to your structure rather than leave them generic.

High-strength rubber

Resists UV, seawater corrosion, and abrasion, holding performance through frequent, high-intensity berthing in harsh conditions.

Anchor-bolt mounting

Bolted to a solid foundation with M24 to M56 anchors, four to ten per fender by model — we confirm the bolt pattern and torque with the structure.

Low maintenance, long life

Long service life and low maintenance reduce replacement frequency and cost, which is the economic case for the cone on a busy berth.

Where This Is Not the Right Choice

When a Different Fender Fits Better

Super cone fenders are one option in our wider rubber fenders range, built for high-energy fixed berths. They are not the right fender for every job, so here is where something else fits better.

You have a simple, low-energy berth

For general berths and workboats that do not need the cone’s energy, a cylindrical rubber fender or tug boat fender is simpler and cheaper.

You are tight on installation depth

Where the berth needs high energy in a shorter projection, a super cell rubber fender offers a similar energy class in a different geometry.

You have a floating berth

For a floating fender that rises with the tide rather than a fixed bolted one, a pneumatic fender or foam filled fender suits better.

An honest boundary. A cone fender needs a solid foundation for its anchor bolts, and the rated tables assume 70% deflection at +23 °C. Cold weather stiffens the rubber (TF rises to 1.540 at -30 °C) and a steep berthing angle derates it sharply (AF falls to 0.739 at 20°). We work the corrected figures for your berth before contract rather than read the table straight.

FAQ

Super Cone Rubber Fenders — Frequently Asked Questions

How much energy does a super cone fender absorb?

About 70% to 72.5% of the berthing energy, at a low reaction force, dispersing the impact so the hull and dock take less stress. The exact guaranteed energy absorption follows the rubber grade we select for your berth.

What berthing angle can it handle?

The cone stays stable when the vessel berths at an angle of up to 10°. Beyond the rated angle, performance derates, so we apply an angular correction factor when we confirm the size and grade.

What sizes are available?

Two body types, each in fourteen sizes by cone height from 500H to 2000H. Type-1 (SCB) weighs 142 to 9,200 kg; Type-2 weighs 165 to 9,580 kg and runs a 1050H in place of Type-1’s 1150H. Both fix with M24 to M56 anchor bolts, four to ten per fender by model.

How is the energy absorption and reaction force set?

By the height and the rubber grade together. Type-1 offers four grades (RS/RH/RO/RL) and Type-2 five (G4/G3/G2/G1/G0), so one height can span roughly a two-to-one range in both energy and reaction. The tables give the rated figures at 70% deflection; we then apply the PIANC angular, temperature, and velocity factors.

Do temperature and angle change the performance?

Yes, and the PIANC factor tables are on this page. The angular factor actually peaks near 5° and falls to 0.739 at 20°; the temperature factor runs from 0.916 at +50 °C to 1.540 at -30 °C. A velocity factor for impact duration applies too, and it differs between the two body types.

When should I use a cylindrical or cell fender instead?

Use a cylindrical fender for simple, low-energy berths and workboats where the cone’s energy is not needed. Consider a super cell fender where you need a similar energy class in a different projection. The cone suits high-energy berths with a tight reaction limit.

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Pick the cone and the grade on your berthing energy

A cone fender is right when its energy absorption covers your berthing energy while the reaction stays within the quay’s limit. Send us the vessel and the berth and we return the body type, size, and rubber grade, with the reaction and energy corrected for your angle, temperature, and impact duration.

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What to send us

6 inputs

Vessel displacement & sizeThe largest vessel the fender must handle, by displacement and dimensions.

Approach speed & berthing angleBerthing speed and the expected approach angle, up to the 10° rated point.

Reaction & hull pressure limitsAny limit the quay structure or hull shell sets on reaction force or hull pressure.

Temperature rangeSite temperature range, so we apply the right temperature correction factor.

Foundation & front panelThe structure for the anchor bolts and whether you need a steel front panel.

DocumentationAny approval or test documentation your project requires.

You get back: a recommended cone size and rubber grade with guaranteed energy absorption and rated reaction force, corrected for temperature and angle, plus the anchor pattern.