motion plastics for boats and other vessels

The requirements for components in sports boats and other vessels are specific: for an engine, outboard motor, or rudder system in a sports boat, the constantly wet environment means stringent requirements for resistance to weathering and corrosion. Resistant to seawater and robust when exposed to wind and storms: these are the requirements igus products have to fulfil in vessel construction. Being lightweight and functional is also important, especially in applications such as the interior of sports boats. Sports boats and vessels with igus products are well-prepared for the requirements on and under the water.  A prototype for a sports boat or boats in high-volume production, single components or ready-to-install systems such as linear modules with motors – all igus products offer you motion plastics advantages for the specific requirements in water, including in the area of vessels.

Advantages of igus solutions:

• Lubrication-free – throughout the part's service life
• Corrosion-free
• Quiet operation and smooth sliding
• Easy, straightforward assembly
• Large variety, extensive standard product range
• Customised solutions from prototype to high-volume production

Sailboats

Yachts

Motorboats

Interior design

Profile guides

• Dirt-resistant and tough
• Easy installation
• Lightweight and quiet operation

Shaft guides

• temperature-resistant
• chemical-resistant
• lubrication-free

Slewing ring bearings

• heat-resistant
• chemical-resistant
• wear-resistant

Ready-to-install energy chain systems

• Fail-safe cables
• strong and maintenance-free energy chains
• Moving energy made easy

Low-profile guide systems

• Low installation height between 6mm and 12mm
• Lightweight
• Four rail widths from 17mm to 80mm

Sleeve bearings

• maintenance-free and cost-effective
• low total moisture absorption
• high load capacity

This sample box contains:

• 38 polymer bearings made of the most important iglidur
• materials. Templates for finding the perfect
• material for your application. iglidur bearing technology catalogue

Still unsure whether a drylin® linear bearing is the right solution for your application? Order our free sample box now.

• Corrosion-resistant and hygienic
• Lubrication-free, quiet, lightweight and cost-effective
• Rails and shaft guides
• Very quiet operation

Our experts will work with you to answer any questions about igus products and help you find the perfect solution for your project.  

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Polymer bearings for the boat industry

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

Unique yacht concept

To save moorings in ports, the width of these water catamarans can be reduced to 4.85 metres. Any torsional loads are compensated for with a combination of E04 e-chains® and drylin® linear guides.

An innovative sliding system

Hybrid drylin® roller and plain bearings mounted on double drylin® guides made of hard anodised aluminium allow this motorboat to change its steering gear position quickly and easily. The bearings are easy to install and also maintenance-free.