Marine Fluid Systems: A Guide to Securing Quality Custom Tubes
Because they are made to operate in a marine environment, marine fluid systems bring their own unique set of challenges. One manufacturing misstep on a component built for an underwater environment could be the difference between an out-of-sight, out-of-mind system or a complete disaster.
That’s why using custom tubes for these kinds of systems is critical. Learn more about marine fluid systems, how to secure custom, quality tubes, and why working with RB Royal can make all the difference.
What are Marine Fluid Systems and What Makes Them Different?
From an operational standpoint, marine fluid systems aren’t that much different than for those built to power vehicles that operate on land.
But, whether it’s for freshwater or saltwater, marine fluid systems come with their own special nuances and require specific materials in order to thrive in their environment.
Any kind of boat or other aquatic vessel is going to have a marine fluid system. From a pontoon boat, speed boat, cruise ship, submarine, aircraft carrier, and everything in between, they all require these systems in order to work. And many utilize custom tubes throughout their design. As we’ll learn, custom tubes offer many advantages and benefits that prolong the service life of any fluid system.
Custom Tubes for Marine Fluid Systems
Custom tubes built for any given fluid system require a high attention to detail. Custom tubing at RB Royal starts off with our technical team as we guide a customer from the design stage all the way through production. Our hands-on approach, called Design-ufacturing, ensures that our customers’ visions come to life exactly as specified.
Tubes made for marine fluid systems have to have special properties to endure their potentially tough environments. Material selection is one of, if not the, most important part of the process. Marine-grade materials like stainless steel are a great option because of their resistance to corrosion and other elements in marine environments.
The process for making the tubes doesn’t vary much from that of tubes in any other environment. They are cut to their specific lengths as laid out in the design process and are then formed and bent to take shape into tubes.
Next, the ends of the tubes are formed so that connections can be made and a path for fluids is created. This can be done by connecting our precision machined components by welding or brazing. Securely attaching the fittings to the tubes and create the physical channel system.
The final part of production entails placing protective finishes on the fluid system like an epoxy or a polyurethane protectant to guard against corrosion.
The Benefits of Custom Tubes for Marine Fluid Systems
Tubes should be custom made with certain materials, like stainless steel, to withstand the elements and prevent corrosion resistance. A custom product will be designed and tailor-made to fit the customer’s needs with minimal defects.
There are upfront costs for any custom order, but custom tubes are a long-term investment when marine-grade equipment is required for long service life.
Why RB Royal is the Right Partner
RB Royal has been an industry leader in marine fluid systems for over seven decades. With countless projects under our belt and a streamlined process for customized tubing options, we fit the bill for all our customers’ requirements.
As an ISO 9001 Certified company, quality is at the forefront of everything we do. Whether the product is industrial or recreational, we have the skillset and experience to get the job done for you. Contact us today to learn more about our capabilities in marine fluid systems and how we can best tackle your next project.