Enhancing Military RIB Performance with Hypalon Collar Innovation

This week at Ribcollar’s Yeovil site, we hosted Leafield Marine for a collaborative session on the development of a new military-grade Hypalon collar system. The session forms part of our ongoing commitment to delivering rigid inflatable boat repairs and rib retubing solutions that meet the demands of the defence and commercial marine sectors.

Leafield Marine is a recognised global leader in inflation, transfer, and pressure relief valve systems, supporting high-performance craft across military, rescue, and commercial applications. Their input ensures our rib collars are not only field-reliable but also fully serviceable across extended operational cycles.

Single-Point Inflation for Fast Deployment

The collar under development incorporates single-point inflation and chamber transfer valves, optimised for rapid deployment in high-pressure scenarios. This is especially valuable for military boat tubes operating in dynamic conditions, where reliability and speed are non-negotiable.

Built from Orca Hypalon fabric and manufactured in Europe, this system offers proven durability, UV resistance, and compatibility with critical onboard systems such as self righting bags and military-standard air systems.

Partnership Built on Performance

Technical collaborations like this reflect our wider approach at Ribcollar: precision builds supported by trusted European supply chains and expert engineering. Whether you're considering rib tube repairs, a full sponson replacement, or integrating a rib self righting system, our team works to deliver dependable, professional results.

Explore more about our specialist offerings, including the Trident Range and ToughTek foam collars, which are tailored for commercial RIB tube applications and defence sector builds alike.

Need Help with a Collar or Retube Project?

We supply new Hypalon tubes for RIBs, offer complete inflatable boat retubing, and design collar systems for clients across patrol, defence, and rescue services. If you're asking, “Is it worth retubing a RIB?” — the answer often lies in extending operational lifespan and reducing total cost of ownership.

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