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AIR TUBES STYLE RHIB's
AIR TUBES STYLE RHIB's
We specialize in Custom traditional air tube (collar) manufacturing.
100% air is our most cost-effective setup. Our air collars have multiple urethane bladders inside them, making any repairs or even bladder replacements very easy. Air collars are also extremely comfortable to sit on, as any RIB owner knows.
100% AIR
TUBES
We offer a range of collar systems and material configurations designed to deliver the safest, highest‑performing solution—without stretching your budget.
Our lineup includes:
100% air collars for maximum buoyancy and lightweight performance
100% foam collars for rugged durability and low‑maintenance reliability
Our patented hybrid system, engineered with 80% foam and 20% air, combining the best of both worlds for superior stability, impact absorption, and long‑term value
Before construction begins our team assesses scope of work for a time frame provided. Through the whole process of construction, work is performed in a controlled environment. Humidity more than 30% maximum, temperature 10-20 degrees C, grease and oil free environment. Construction of the tubes performed in stages.
Main assembly and structure
- Measuring dimensions of hull and existing tubes (to make the precise fit).
- Laying fabric out on a cutting table (Check for any Imperfections). Marking the panels.
- Cutting out panels, seaming tape, baffles, all the necessary parts and components.
- Marking, taping, buffing all the seam joints and components.
- Assembling all the panels together. ( 30 mm overlap )
- Vulcanization takes place prior to adhering to all fabric. This happens throughout the entire process ( Toluene 92.14 g/mol ).
- 60 mm wide seaming tape applied to all internal seams ( ORCA 261 664 NB Black ).
One continuous seaming tape applied for each individual seam.
- Construction and installation of baffles ( bulkheads ). Baffles constructed from ( ORCA 274 876 Black ) with 203 mm of movement ( play ), to provide proper air displacement between chambers.
Inflation and deflation system
- Before every valve or pressure relief valve installed, opening is reinforced ( from inside ) with 150 mm backing plate
-Intake valves and relief valves, all pressure tested before installed. Some pressure relief valves can be set to a certain PSI to release Air.
Safety and protection system
-After completing the main construction of tubes.Installation safety protection system takes place ( D-Rings, safety lines, handles, oar holders if required, Non-slippery protection fabric, fenders, bow extra protection layer, reflective stripes if required, tube hull attachments).
-Before installation, pressure testing is required, tubes are inflated to 6 PSI and left in the control temperature space for 48 hours, after the test is complete tubes are coated on the inside with liquid latex.
-Before installing tubes all necessary work been done to the RIB hull by required specification
-Tubes installation
-Baffing all the seams, attached components.
All Rib Pro Inc products, serves comes with warranty on all systems and components of tubes
Materials used to build a set of tubes and the systems on it (by required specification ).
-ORCA® GLUE NCC 6386800 and ORCA® Hardener RFE NHA 6384400
-ORCA 866 278 -1565 gsm, ORCA PENNEL & FLIPO Hypalon fabric
- Base fabric : Polyester High Tenacity 1670 dtex - 1500 deniers
- Coating : Ext : Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene (CSM) / Polychloroprene (CR) // Int : Polychloroprene (CR)
- Tensile strength : ≥ 500 daN/5cm ≥ 460 daN/5cm
- Tear resistance : ≥ 33 daN ≥ 35 daN
- Surfacic mass : 1565 (±165) g/m²
Quality Products
Quality RHIB Supplies
-Pressure relief valves Mirada model B51019 (or equivalent) Pressure relief valve specifications. Flange Interface Thread: 1-1/16-12UN Weight: .11 lb (48 g) Overall Height: 1-11/32 In (34 mm) Standoff Above Flange: 5/8 In (16 mm) Wrench Hex Size: 1-3/8 In Material: Anodized Aluminium
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MIRADA
VALVES
-Protective wear strips, Bombard RubStraking (or equivalent) nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR)
- Anti Slip 135 mm Wide
- Colour: Black.
- MATERIAL: 100 % EPDM RUBBER (UV, OZONE & AGEING PROTECTED)
- HARDNESS: 70 Duro
- Virgin material made for long lasting durability. Up to 10 years without major changes or ageing.
-Non-slip protective Fabric. ORCA 866-1565 gsm Black Diamond pattern.
- Base fabric : Polyester High Tenacity 1670 dtex - 1500 deniers
- Coating : Ext : Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene (CSM) / Polychloroprene (CR) // Int : Polychloroprene (CR)
- Tensile strength : ≥ 500 daN/5cm ≥ 460 daN/5cm
- Tear resistance : ≥ 33 daN ≥ 35 daN
FABRIC WE'RE USING
ORCA PENNEL & FLIPO
They are specially designed for RIBs and inflatables. Thanks to its R&D laboratory, ORCA® constantly keeps improving quality. Extreme conditions are our day to day concerns for stronger performances, higher reliability and longer durability. The CSM compound offers the best UV resistance and ageing properties for boats permanently exposed to sun, sea and weather.
OUR CHOICE
ORCA Engineered fabrics for RHIB's
ORCA fabrics offer high resistance to UV, abrasion, extreme temperatures.... They are designed for professional or leisure inflatable structures to be used on the water and permanently exposed to sun, sea and weather. Our ORCA range is available in more than 30 colors and 4 surface finishings. We continuously innovate to improve our performances and develop new solutions.
PENNEL & FLIPO