| All RLS products are built by our manufacturer, Saturn. Our products are made of 1,100 Dtex (0.9mm) New Generation PVC fabric with polyester support, having excellent resistance to tearing, tension and breaking. Our paddleboards inflatable boats, inflatable kayaks, kaboats, river rafts, etc are all hand-sealed at the seams for perfect seaming, the most expensive and reliable method used today. Each seam is strengthened with four layers of bonded fabric for maximum strength and durability. SATURN seams are virtually indestructible and will not fall apart, even after many years of use in any weather. All seams are quadruple overlap for better protection as shown below:
There are currently two major methods constructing an inflatable boat: welded and glued seams. And there is a lot of misunderstanding about “glued” PVC vs. "welded". In fact, “glued” PVC is actually solvent-welded, whereas “welded” PVC is heat-welded, and both methods result in a similar fusing of the membrane. Also, “welded” PVC may be more susceptible to damage from folding than “glued” PVC. Furthermore, the four layer bonding construction used by Saturn actually provides more overlay and reinforcement of the seam than the simple overlap of welded construction of welding. Glued seams on a PVC boat are fundamentally different than glued seams on a rubber (Hypalon/Neoprene) boat. Hand Glued Seams Vs. Welded Seams Glued (PVC)
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| PVC Fabric Vs. Hypalon.
PVC Pro: significantly less expensive than Hypalon. Con: won't last as long in the direct sunlight as Hypalon. (if left unprotected). Hypalon Pro: will last significantly longer than PVC when exposed to prolonged periods of direct sunlight. Con: significantly more expensive then PVC. Con: looses air over time due to its structure. There is no doubt that PVC fabric won’t last as long as Hypalon fabric if the boat is subjected to prolonged periods of direct sunlight and no measures have been taken to protect the PVC fabric from the sun (i.e. boat cover or UV spray). After a number of years in direct sunlight the PVC fabric can become sticky. After that it can also become discolored. Here are some things to consider: 1)  This is not a problem unless your boat is going to be outside and unprotected all summer, every year. If you only use the boat occasionally such as on weekends or while on vacation then it isn't a factor at all. Even if you leave your boat outside all the time the issue can be solved by putting a sun/rain cover on your boat when it isn't in use or by applying a UV protective spray periodically. If you are willing to take the necessary steps required to protect your PVC boat then you can take advantage of the significantly more attractive pricing points that we are able to offer with our PVC boats. Regular usage of boat cover will significantly improve life expectancy of your boat.
2) Hypalon inflatable boats are significantly more expensive. On average a Hypalon inflatable boat will cost you 50 to 75 percent more than a PVC inflatable boat that is comparable in size and equipment options. However, if the intended use for your boat will involve very long periods of exposure to sunshine and if you are not inclined to cover or protect the boat when it isn’t in use then perhaps the added expense associated with a Hypalon boat will make practical sense for you. If you are planning to leave your uncovered dinghy on a dock or in a water 365 days/year for several years, then Hypalon is for you. |
| Technical Specifications of PVC Fabric: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test Conducted | Result | Test Method | |
| Warp | Weft | ||
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Tensile Strength |
533 lbs(240kg) 750lbs/5cm (340kg/5cm) |
533 lbs(240kg) 650lbs/5cm (295kg/5cm) |
FS-191A-5100(CRE) (GRAB TEST) FS-191A-5100(CRE) (CUT STRIP TEST) |
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Tear Strength | 40 lbs (18kg) | 40 lbs (18kg) | FS-191A -5134(CRE) (TRAPEZOID TEST) FS -191A-5134(CRE) (TONGUE TEST) |
| 80 lbs (36kg) | 100 lbs (45kg) | ||
| Adhesion Resistance (1inch) | 25-35 lbs (11-16kg) | FS-191A-5970(CRE) | |
| Resistance to low Temperature | No Cracking and Flecking | MIL - C - 20696 (-40C, -40F) | |
| Colorfastness to Light | 80 hours exposure 6-7 Grade | AATCC 16E Xenon-arc-lamp | |
| Resistance to Abrasion | Weight Loss Face 1%, Back 1.3% | Face 600 Cycle, Back 400 Cycle | |
| TEST METHOD | TEST ITEM | UNIT | RESULT |
| - - - | APPILICATION | - - - | ARCHITECTURE |
| - - - | ITEM | - - - | ADT NO.00017 |
| - - - | BASE FABRIC | - - - | 1100 Dtex,POLYESTER |
| - - - | COATING MATERIAL | - - - | PASTE |
| - - - | FABRIC DENSITY | Thread/Inch | 28 / 26 |
| DIN 53352 | FINISHED WEIGHT | gr/㎡ | 1100 |
| DIN 53353 | FINISHED THICKNESS | m/m | 0.9 |
| DIN 53354 | STRIP TENSILE | Kgf/ 2Inch | 340 / 300 |
| ELONGATION | % | 22 / 35 | |
| DIN 53363 | TRAPIZOID TEAR | Kgf | 45 / 40 |
| DIN 53357 | ADHESION | Kgf / Inch | 7.8/ 6.8 |
| DIN 53361 | LOW TEMP.RESISTANCE | degree C | -25 |
| - - - | WARRANTY | YEAR | 3 |
- WE BELIEVE THAT THIS INFORMATION IS THE MOST ACCURATE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
- SPECIFICATIONS ABOVE ARE THE AVERAGE OF TEST RESULTS.
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