Equipment
Manufacturing Equipment & Machinery
Industrial-grade equipment across cutting, welding, printing, and assembly
Aquafarer operates 12,000 m² of ISO 9001:2015 certified production space equipped with automatic PVC cutting machines, high-frequency RF welders, CNC-machined aluminum molds, heat sealing presses, and digital UV printers. Every unit passes 1.25x rated pressure hold testing.
- Automatic PVC cutting with CNC precision
- High-frequency RF welding for seam integrity
- CNC-machined aluminum molds for custom shapes
- Digital UV and screen printing for branding
- 1.25x rated pressure hold testing on 100% of units
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Aquafarer operates 12,000 m² of ISO 9001:2015 certified production space equipped with automatic PVC cutting machines, high-frequency RF welders, CNC-machined aluminum molds, heat sealing presses, and digital UV printers. Every unit passes 1.25x rated pressure hold testing.
Cutting & Material Preparation
Automatic PVC Cutting Machine
CNC-controlled, 6.5 m × 2.5 m, 0.1 mm accuracy
Computer-controlled automatic cutting machine for PVC, Hypalon, and drop-stitch fabrics. Nesting software optimises material utilisation to below 5% waste.
Fabric Spreader
3 m max width, tension-controlled feed
Lays fabric in single or multiple plies with controlled tension to prevent distortion before cutting.
Tube Welding & Bonding
Heat Sealing Machine
Hot-air welding, variable 200–600 °C, 0.5–5 m/min
Hot-air heat sealing machine for bonding and welding PVC and Hypalon tube seams. Used for tacking, sealing, and fusing tube chambers and float joints.
Dielectric RF Press
15 kW, platen 2000 × 600 mm
Radio-frequency welding press for main longitudinal seams, transom-to-tube joints, and large-chamber fabrication.
CNC-Controlled RF Welder
8 kW, XY table 2500 × 1200 mm
Programmable curved-seam welding for complex geometries, logo embossing, and precision patchwork.
RIB Hull Manufacturing
Fiberglass Hand-Lay-Up Moulds
Multiple moulds for RIB hulls up to 6 m LOA
Traditional hand-lay-up fiberglass moulding with polyester and vinylester resin systems. Each layer is hand-rolled and vacuum-bagged for consistent laminate quality and strength.
Gelcoat Spray Booth
Temperature-controlled, filtered air ventilation
Gelcoat application for RIB hulls. Provides a high-gloss, UV-resistant finish with precise thickness control.
CNC Router (5-axis)
3 m × 2 m × 1 m envelope, water-cooled spindle
Machining of hull inserts, console moulds, seat bases, and custom brackets.
SUP Printing & Decoration
Digital Printer
High-resolution inkjet, up to 2 m print width
Direct-to-fabric digital printing for full-colour SUP deck graphics. Prints custom patterns, gradients, and photo-quality images with UV-resistantwater-based inks.
Screen Printing Machine
Manual and semi-automatic, multi-colour registration
Screen printing for SUP board logos, brand marks, and repeating patterns. Provides durable, opaque prints with vibrant colour saturation.
Assembly & Rigging
Engine Hoist
500 kg capacity, adjustable spreader bar
Safe mounting of outboard engines from 2.5 to 60 hp.
Console Mock-Up Frame
Adjustable height and angle
Pre-rigging of steering, throttle, and instrument panels before installation.
Hydraulic Hose Crimper
Up to 1" ID, digital pressure gauge
Custom-length hydraulic steering hose assemblies with swaged fittings.
Electrical Harness Board
3 m × 1.5 m, pre-printed wiring diagrams
Off-boat assembly and testing of complete electrical harnesses.
Testing & Quality Control
Universal Tensile Tester
50 kN, / ASTM D751
Breaking force, elongation at break, and tear propagation testing for fabric batches.
Air Retention Test Rig
Programmable, 30-min pressure-hold
Automated pressure-hold test for every tube chamber before assembly.
Seam Peel Tester
Motorised 180° peel at 100 mm/min
Weld and glued-seam peel strength testing per ISO 6185.
Xenon-Arc Weathering Chamber
2000 h exposure
UV resistance testing for colour change and strength retention.
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