Corrosion-resistant components for Commercial Ships

Built for harsh marine environments, our corrosion-resistant components deliver reliable, maintenance-free performance for commercial ships and offshore applications. From heavy-duty plain bearings to durable energy chains, these solutions are engineered to withstand saltwater, extreme loads, temperature fluctuations, and continuous motion while reducing wear, downtime, and maintenance costs.

Plain bearings for extremely high loads

iglide® plain bearings are made of fiber composites. The additional fibers and fillers ensure high wear resistance even in heavy-duty applications such as bearings in ramps of ferries. As the plain bearings contain solid lubricants, they require no maintenance or additional lubrication.

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Strong and corrosion-free energy chains

Energy chains protect cables and hoses in your applications, in both open and closed versions and a wide range of sizes. Our energy chains are characterized by smooth running and easy assembly, in some cases even without tools. Applications include electrically operated gangways, davits, tender boat cranes and radar systems.

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Two-component heavy-duty plain bearings for large quantities

iglide® Q3E is our injection-molded heavy-duty plain bearing made from two components. The sliding surface consists of iglide® Q3 and is surrounded by a high-strength jacket. The combination of both materials ensures high mechanical resilience with low wear. As they are produced via injection molding, Q3E plain bearings are very cost-effective.

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Application Highlights

Our energy chains are used in telescopic launch and recovery systems. The rods must be strong and operate reliably even in heavy seas. The e-chains ensure that hydraulic hoses and cables are guided safely.

The remote-controlled deep-sea system from the Marine Technology Group at the University of Bremen dives to depths of up to 4,000m. All components are exposed to temperature fluctuations, ranging from 40°C on deck to 1°C in the water. The arms of the submarine collect samples on the seabed, and triflex multi-axis energy chains protect the cables and tubes located there.

An ocean wave energy converter demonstrates an innovative approach for generating electricity from renewable energy sources. The installed parts have to be extremely resilient and "suitable for seawater" due to the aggressive environment. The surface pressures achieved are around 50MPa, the maximum speed amounts to 10rpm. The decision was made in favor of iglide® Z plain bearings. They help achieve significantly better results than bronze plain bearings, for example.

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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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Lift system safely guided

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 chains, drylin® profile guides and iglide® plain bearings.

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