Weather-resistant bearings and energy supply systems for ship and boat building

High forces caused by wind and waves, changing weather conditions and corrosive salt water: external components on boats and ships are exposed to harsh conditions. This is where our dry-running plain bearings and linear guides come into their own, as they don't require any lubrication and are maintenance-free. Like our energy supply systems, they are also corrosion-free and lightweight. igus supplies solutions in 24 hours from stock or configured as required for customised applications, with no minimum order quantity.

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Areas of use

Ship building

Seawater-resistant products for machinery in shipyards, on deep-sea cranes and workboats

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Sailing boats

Bearing technology for roller reefing, self-tacking jib, kicking strap and more

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Yachts

Bearing technology for anchor lockers and winches, step extension, sliding roof and more

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Motorboats

Bearing technology for trim tab, steering system, seat adjustment and more

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Success stories

Electric windows in yachts

For its electric windows in premium-segment boats, Glaskeil relies on drylin drive technology. It fulfils the high requirements for compact dimensions, quiet operation as well as resistance to aggressive salt water and high temperature fluctuations.

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igubal KARM rod end in sailing boat Seascape 24

Clearance-free double rudder

In the steering system of the Seascape 24 sailing boat, igubal rod ends are used in the connections between the tiller, drive shafts and rudder blades. The fact that they are robust, extremely low-friction and free from clearance and corrosion makes them the perfect component for this application.

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