Collars and RIB Retubes
Inflatable Collars
Rib Collars are the inflatable section of a rigid hull. At Henshaw Inflatables we have an experienced team that can take you through the entire design process so that you end up with a fantastic inflatable product. The finished product will be long lasting, reliable and look superb.
There are a large amount of different hull designs built by numerous boat builders. We are confident that we can design and fit inflatable tubes to any hull.
RIB Retubes
Our retubing service can grant new life to any sort of aged inflatable collar, manufactured anew from Hypalon material, completed with the latest technology in the form of inflation valves, pressure relief valves and many types of rubber mouldings and accessories to provide the best safety and convenience features to your brand new collar.
Pictured on the side is an example of a small boat to which our team redesigned and rebuilt the starboard side, complete with new valves, fittings and floor decking from out partners.
Foam Collars
Foam tubes are more commonly seen in the commercial and military boats that we manufacture. They are however growing more and more in popularity within other marine sectors. Foam tubes have the advantage of being able to withstand harsher environments out on the water, being able to be damaged while still retaining its shape and buoyancy.
The foam is a closed cell polyethylene construction and even when fully submerged in water it will remain extremely buoyant. The foam can be coated in either Hypalon or a marine resistant polyurea coating. The Hypalon covering can be made in any colour or finish available, and typically the spray is black although other colours can be requested.
Hybrid Collars
Our Hybrid tubes incorporate the best technology we have to offer. The hybrid tube is primarily built from foam but has an inflatable property that runs through the centre. This property is often referred to as a ‘bladder’. This could be an ideal solution for customers attracted to a solid foam tube but wish to reduce the overall weight. There are some hull shapes that this type of technology will suite better.
Fully Inflatable Crafts
Combining our capabilities with inflatable collars and dropstitch platforms, we are able to provide a fully inflatable craft what can be rolled up and stored when not in used, with the only solid component being the composite transom.
Whether for leisure or military use, these crafts will be able to perform well under a variety of conditions, while being capable to be stored in a package not much bigger than its own transom.
PU Spray
All PU Spraying is done on site at our factory by our fantastic team. Its a great option we’re able to offer customers looking at wanting to protect their marine product with a polyurea spray. It makes the product extremely hard wearing and provides amazing longevity. We can manage the thickness and finish of the spray to meet your products needs. It is most commonly finished in Black, but PU paint is also available for customers with a specific colour scheme or design in mind.