Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 January 2016, 14:30
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Replies: 14
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Stain removal
Although I could be mistaken my guess is that there is a strong possibility that this is surface attack (caused by lack of ventilation) and not attack from the inside, so worth a try to remove...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 May 2015, 12:38
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Replies: 15
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Chiorino will be there, stand B151, if anyone...
Chiorino will be there, stand B151, if anyone would like to discuss tube materials/nameplates.
Jankel, Stand D13, will be showing latest-technology shock-mitigating seating, currently being...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 March 2015, 12:17
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Replies: 2
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Replacement tubes for Valiant Pt 520
You can obtain replacement tubes for this model through IBS Boats International Ltd,
tel : 01621 7445250.
Cheers
Ian Shaw
Chiorino Coated Fabrics Division...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
19 January 2015, 12:58
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Replies: 43
Views: 8,030
Boat Show ?
For some forum members the SEAWORK show could be worth a visit.
Location : Southampton
Date :16-18th June
There will be a limited number of commercial RIB builders showing, along with electronics,...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 September 2014, 10:41
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,575
Hi guys,
Just to clarify a few points :
PU...
Hi guys,
Just to clarify a few points :
PU tubes have been used for over 30 years.
The source of the PU has varied, and with it, to some extent, the quality. However for the last 14 years or so...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 June 2009, 12:35
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,493
Hi Birdman,
If the tubes are less than 11years...
Hi Birdman,
If the tubes are less than 11years old they will be made from Chiorino polyurethane.
We can supply you with the same material in either orange or black, as you prefer.
Usually this can...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 September 2007, 15:16
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,491
Tornado tubes
Hi Codprawn,
Nice RIB !
The tubes look exactly as orange PU - same shade of orange, some indication of shine, seams look to be as per usual with normal Tornado PU tubes.
Tornado sometimes use a...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 September 2007, 09:36
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,491
Tube problems
You have already been given sound advice, but just to guild the lily....
If the tube is original it will be polyurethane. Tornado have never built in Hypalon.
Much depends on the age of the boat,...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 September 2007, 13:31
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,521
Tornado PU tubes vs Zodiac PU tubes
The PU materials currently used by Tornado are improved versions of their original PU material, and have been used for several years with excellent feed-back on performance and durability.
All...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 September 2007, 14:55
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,305
Heavy duty seat covers
You are no doubt correct, although any company equipped to weld PVC seat covers should be able to use the same equipment to weld this PU.
Presumably stitched seams let in water ?
Also there would...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 September 2007, 09:19
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,305
Heavy duty seat covers
Many thanks for your comments.
The material I have in mind is smooth on one side and textured on reverse, so a choice is possible.
It is flexible with a degree of elasticity and is easy to fit.
It...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
03 September 2007, 16:10
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,305
Heavy duty seat covers
Thanks for the offer Stephen, although 7 years under the ozone hole sounds a very creditable performance in the circumstances.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
03 September 2007, 14:42
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,305
Heavy duty seat covers
Chiorino supply most of the PU materials currently used to build RIBs in Europe/UK that have PU tubes.
We wonder if there is a potential market for a PU material for RIB seating subject to heavy...
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