Tube in a Box – New Collars and Aftermarket Inflatable Tubes for Rigid Inflatable Boats

For commercial operators, OEM builders, and professional refit yards, the tube is one of the most critical components of a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB). At Ribcollar Inflatables, we manufacture new collars for newly built craft and remanufacture identical aftermarket inflatable tubes for existing vessels. From our UK factory, we use Pennel Orca Hypalon fabric which is widely recognised as the benchmark of quality for inflatable tubes.

Our Tube in a Box service is designed for accuracy, consistency and speed of turnaround, ensuring your RIB is back in service quickly and performing exactly as intended.

Why Choose Tube in a Box for Your Fleet

Commercial RIB operators demand reliability. Whether you run a patrol vessel, a crew transfer boat, or a sea safari operation, downtime means lost revenue. Our Tube in a Box process minimises that risk:

• Send us your existing collars securely packaged on a pallet.

• We take precise measurements to capture the exact profile, diameter and fit.

• We remanufacture identical aftermarket inflatable tubes using Pennel Orca Hypalon.

• We return your new tubes ready to install with no on-site templating delays.

This approach ensures a perfect match for any make or model, whether the boat is a standard production craft or a specialist commercial build.

UK Manufacturing – Built for Commercial Duty

From our UK facility, every collar is manufactured with precision and care by experienced inflatable tube specialists. We work exclusively with Pennel Orca Hypalon for its proven resistance to UV, abrasion and harsh marine environments.

For commercial customers, this means:

• Extended service life in high-duty cycles.

• Consistent performance across your fleet.

• Confidence that your RIB tubes meet demanding operational requirements.

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Supporting OEM, Refit and Aftermarket Sectors

We supply to:

• OEM boat builders requiring production-run collars for new builds.

• Refit yards undertaking complete rebuilds or tube replacements.

• Commercial operators needing a fast, like-for-like tube replacement.

Our manufacturing capability extends to ToughTek foam collars, self-righting bags and other specialist inflatable solutions for defence, rescue and high-performance applications.

Quality, Precision and Service

From measurement to delivery, every Tube in a Box order is handled by our in-house team at Ribcollar Inflatables. We combine precise measurement techniques, high-quality materials and decades of marine industry experience to deliver tubes you can trust.

If your RIB needs new collars, whether for a new build or a commercial retube, contact us to discuss your requirements.

📞 01935 722988📧 sales@ribcollar.com🌐 Contact us today