Are AB Inflatables PVC or Hypalon?
AB Inflatables produces inflatable boats with both fiberglass and aluminum hulls. All AB boats are constructed with Pennel Orca fabric (Hypalon).
Who makes AB Inflatables?
AB Marine Group
AB Inflatables, a division of AB Marine Group, is a respected brand in both the recreational and commercial marine markets worldwide. We have, for four decades, earned our reputation for innovative design, superior construction, and outstanding customer service.
What replaced Hypalon?
Hypalon was discontinued by its manufacturer (DuPont) and is now sold under its slightly different formula and new name “CSM” or Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene Rubber.
Can you replace tubes on a rib?
THEY ARE PRODUCED BY ZODIAC You can change your tube in Strongan/PVC or Neoprene/Hypalon, you have the quality assurance and the After Sale Service of Zodiac Nautic.
Why was Hypalon discontinued?
Hypalon production was discontinued by its original manufacturer, DuPont, back in 2009. This was due to production safety reasons and environmental considerations. For one, when Hypalon burns it releases highly toxic fumes. Moreover, Hypalon contains lead-based additives, well known for dangers and restrictions.
How can you tell the difference between Hypalon and PVC?
Hypalon is glued, with lots of material overlap, PVC has narrow overlaps and welded impressions. PVC also shows fabric print-thru because the material is thinner.
Where are AB inflatables manufactured?
Venezuelan by birth, the 47-year-old just moved his company, AB Inflatables, from Venezuela to Barranquilla, an industrial city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, in December 2007.
What are AB Inflatables made of?
Hypalon fabric
Our boats are made of the finest Hypalon fabric each one hand crafted to the highest standards with strict attention to detail. Our tubes are constructed of 5-ply hypalon that is so superior we offer a 10 year limited warrantee.
Is Hypalon still manufactured?
It is a thermoset rubber developed around 1950. Their aim was to create a product that offered better properties than other rubbers available at the time. DuPont actually stopped manufacturing it around 2010. This means that whilst the name lives on, it isn’t actually possible to buy branded “Hypalon” anymore.
Is it worth Retubing a rib?
An Inflatable RIB Boat Re-tube is a cost effective way of upgrading and giving your RIB a new and prolonged life. Providing the hull is sound and strong enough to take the engine you may be planning on, then the rib retubing cost is well worth it and makes your inflatable boat look like new.
Is Hypalon still produced?
Hypalon production was discontinued by its original manufacturer, DuPont, back in 2009. This was due to production safety reasons and environmental considerations. For one, when Hypalon burns it releases highly toxic fumes.
When did the AB inflatables mares 11vsx tender come out?
February 15, 2021 AB Inflatables is proud to officially announce the worldwide launch of the Mares 11VSX. The Mares 11VSX has arrived to complement the most compact, practical, and comfortable sport console tender line on the market. “This new tender was created under two simple but key ]
Where can I buy replacement tubes for my rigid hull inflatables?
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