Speed, Safety, Reliability
TORNADO High-Speed Craft Technology Development Co., Ltd. specializes in the research, development, production, and sales of rigid inflatable boats and has obtained ISO quality system certification.
Our brand, TORNADO, is widely used by military forces, marine law enforcement, sea rescue operations, tourism, fishing, maritime sports training, professional expeditions, lifeboats, and large-scale events across the globe.
As the official boat for the world-renowned sailing event, the Volvo Ocean Race, TORNADO has earned a strong reputation in the sports industry. Additionally, TORNADO was the official boat for the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games and the 2011 Shenzhen Universiade, supporting various tasks such as refereeing, rescue operations, and media coverage. TORNADO high-speed inflatable boats have received certifications from the China Classification Society (CCS), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), and the European Union’s CE certification, demonstrating our commitment to quality and international standards.
Tornado RIB hulls are made using vacuum infusion technology. A combination of mat & stitched roving glass fibre is laid dry onto the mould. Vinyl ester resin is then introduced through the vacuum suction. This gives a much higher fibre-to-resin ratio resulting a stronger and lighter hull compare to traditional methods.
Tornado RIB Tubes are welded using our patented “Stepless” technology (Patent No.: ZL 2014 2 0614773.4). The computer controlled hot air welding process welds the fabric to form a continuous surface. Every seam is therefore as strong as the parent material. This greatly increases the strength and durability of the tube.
All Tornado RIBs tube are made from Polyurethane (PU) fabric. PU fabric has a much higher tensile strength, tearing strength, puncture resistance, coating adhesion & abrasion resistance compare other common RIB fabric such as Hypalon and PVC. It is a pre-requisite for SOLAS rescue RIBs andrecommended by U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Centre.
