REPRESENTATIVE OF HARBOUR AND SHIP FENDERS AND RUBBER TECHNICAL PARTS

Andino was founded on June 17 th , 1952. It has its own headquarter in an area of 7000 m², in Contagem, Minas Gerais - Brazil.

Andino has a complete laboratory for physical-chemical analysis and development of elastomeric parts and presses for compression tests of up to 1000 tons, which few companies in the industry have.

In 1978, it began the development and nationalization of Harbour Fenders. The first supply took place in 1982 and since then has been equipping the Brazilian ports with several types of fenders, being currently the only national manufacturer.
The Know-How and the equipment for these activities were developed in the company itself, which enabled the formation of a national technology and brought a solution to innumerable technical problems in the area of application.
The Company has increasingly expanded and developed its industrial engineering, which focuses mainly on the development of specific formulas and design innovation.
Andino guarantees its products through strict quality control, traceable according to ISO 9001 and produces fenders according to ABNT standards and PIANC recommendations.

Fender Systems

Harbour Fenders: are extremely important elements in port facilities, ensuring adequate protection between the ship and the mooring structure. It is commonly made of rubber and may or may not have a front panel, depending on usage. The system is based on the amount of energy generated by the mooring of the vessel that will use the port facility, which in turn, determines the amount of kinetic energy to be absorbed by the fenders. It must also be taken into account the force caused by the reaction, for not creating excessive pressure on the hull of the ship.

Ship Fenders: are elements to protect the hull of the ship/boat in case of contact with another ship/boat or with the pier itself. Without it, the hull is directly exposed and receives the impact integrally. Such a collision can create scratches and even cracks, compromising the integrity of the hull. The rubber bumper is designed to withstand the collision and maintain its structure. The fenders should be placed along the hull of the boat. The fenders should only be replaced when the collision impact is so strong that it cannot withstand and end up cracking or crashing. The replacement of a damaged fender has lower costs than repairing the quay structure or the hull of the ship/boat.

Fender Design: we are able to design your need according to the port location and the type of ship to berth.

For Types and models, visit the website: www.andino.ind.br