Successfully used in ship and boat building

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

In its wind-assisted drive systems (wingsails), the company bound4blue relies on xiros ball bearings and iglidur ® bearings made of high-performance plastic. They are lighter than conventional metal bearings and resistant to corrosion.

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

In this motorboat, the position of the driver's console can be changed between the cabin and cockpitthanks todrylin® WJRM roller bearings mounted on double guidance made of anodised aluminium. The linear system is easy to install and completely maintenance-free.

Lifting the dinghy into the rear garage using a slewing crane: Innovative structural design PRT slewing ring bearingsare used for this movement . With sliding elements made of wear-resistant plastic, they are ideal for use in a saltwater environment and are quiet, light and smooth-running.

Ocean Power relies on igubal ® ESTM-pillow block bearings for the linear lowering of its hydrogenerator. They enable rotation by up to 20 degrees and thus adaptation to the flow. The spherical ball prevents constraining forces and ensures low-friction movement at all times.

How does the dinghy get onto the yacht or the jet ski into the water? This system manufacturer knows the answer. The company designs lift systems for yachts - and relies on energy chain, drylin® profile guides and iglidur® plain bearings.

These cranes are used to hoist boats out of the water in Fort Meyers, Florida. In both, iglidur® P bearings are used directly in the drive shaft of the cable winch, which performs a stroke and lowering movement to lift the boats completely out of the water.

On large yachts, heavy doors are installed in the bulwark area, the hinges of which must be designed for a high load-bearing capacity and be particularly corrosion-resistant. Previous solutions were often very susceptible to corrosion and wear in the area of the hinge points. The use of iglidur ® plain bearings was able to compensate for the disadvantages of the previous design. The design is now completely maintenance-free.