RIB Tube Construction


Inflatable Tube Manufacturers

RIB Tube Manufacturers

RIB Tube Manufacturers

Our core business is the Manufacture of Inflatable Tubes for Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs). We use a variety of construction techniques dependant on the hull design, intended manufacturing method and required finish of inflatable tube.


Boat Construction / Joints

There are a variety of commonly used RIB boat construction methods available for making joins of Hypalon fabric. Internal taping / seams are important in the inflatble boat construction to prevent leaks. Internal Baffles are used to create independant air chambers or retain the shape of the RIB boat / tube when under pressure. See illustrations below:

RIB Tube Construction Butt Joint

RIB Tube Construction Butt Joint


RIB Tube Construction Overlap Joint

RIB Tube Construction Overlap Joint


RIB Tube Construction Cone Joint

RIB Tube Construction Cone Joint


RIB Tube Construction Baffles

RIB Tube Construction Baffles


RIB Tube Construction Valve

RIB Tube Construction Valve