Materials for Inflatable Products

FRG RM inflatable boat fabric complies with ISO 15372 requirements for coated fabrics used in buoyancy tubes of inflatable liferafts and marine applications.

TPU-Coated Inflatable Boat Fabrics

To ensure maritime safety, large vessels are required to be equipped with liferafts. FORMOSAN RUBBER INC. provides durable and reliable materials for inflatable buoyancy tubes used in liferaft structures

Lightweight Liferaft Buoyancy Tube Materials

Drop-stitch construction consists of two textile layers linked by thousands of vertical yarns, forming a rigid 3D structure. By integrating TPU or rubber surface laminations, FORMOSAN RUBBER INC. develops high-performance composites that ensure superior air retention and dimensional stability under high-pressure conditions.

FRG reinforced composite tape for inflatable boat buoyancy tubes is a multi-layer material designed for application in high-wear areas such as step zones and curved sections, providing enhanced protection to the tubes. The construction utilizes a Polyamide 66 fabric substrate, laminated with CR rubber on one side and TPU on the other.<br /><br />During manufacturing, the CR rubber side facilitates strong bonding with the rubber buoyancy tube, while the outward-facing TPU layer improves abrasion and scratch resistance, enhancing overall durability and extending service life.

Fabric-reinforced sealing tape, precision bias-cut at 45°, designed to enhance processability and ensure superior conformability and airtight sealing on inflatable tube joints.

TPU-coated materials engineered for inflatable life jackets, offering high-frequency weldability, excellent bonding performance, superior hydrolysis resistance, and outstanding color fastness to UV exposure. Designed to provide a soft touch and enhanced wearing comfort.

A Buoyancy Compensator Device (BCD) regulates buoyancy by inflating or deflating its air bladder through control valves, allowing divers to balance their weight with integrated weights and air volume. FORMOSAN RUBBER INC. provides TPU materials suitable for manufacturing BCD air bladders, offering reliable performance and durability for diving applications.

Oil spills may occur during offshore drilling and marine transportation, posing serious risks to aquatic ecosystems. Rubber oil containment booms serve as effective equipment for both preventive deployment and emergency response, helping to contain and control oil spills in marine environments.

In the event of oil spills in lakes or marine environments, TPU oil containment boom materials offer high tensile strength and excellent oil resistance, providing a strong alternative to traditional rubber-based solutions.