Plain bearings and linear guides for pleasure crafts and yachts
High forces caused by wind and waves, changing weather conditions and corrosive salt water: external components in yachts and pleasure crafts are exposed to harsh conditions. This is where our dry-running plain bearings and linear guides really come into their own, as they don't require any lubrication, are maintenance-free, corrosion-free and lightweight. igus supplies solutions in 24 hours from stock or configured as required for customised applications, with no minimum order quantity.
Whether sliding tables, bed pull-outs or mobile shower walls: compact, mobile units are needed in boat interiors to make perfect use of the limited space. We have the right bearing technology or energy supply system to ensure that reliable movement.
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.
Thanks to drylin WJRM roller bearings mounted on double guides made of anodised aluminium, the position of the driver's console in this motorboat can be changed between the cabin and cockpit. The linear system is easy to install and completely maintenance-free.
Lifting the dinghy into the rear garage using a jib crane: innovative structural design uses PRT slewing ring bearings for this movement. With sliding elements made of wear-resistant plastic, they are ideal for use in salt water environments - quiet, light and smooth-running.
Perfectly in line with the current
Ocean Power relies on igubal ESTM pillow block bearings for the linear lowering of its hydrogenerator. They make a rotation of up to 20 degrees, i.e. an adjustment to the current, possible. The spherical ball prevents constraining forces and ensures low-friction movement at all times.
Robust bearings in the boat crane
These cranes are used to hoist boats out of the water in Fort Meyers, Florida. In both, iglidur P plain bearings are used directly in the cable winch drive shaft, which performs a lifting and lowering movement to hoist the boats completely out of the water.
How does the dinghy get onto the yacht or the jet ski into the water? This plant manufacturer knows the answer. The company designs lift systems for yachts - and relies on energy chains, drylin profile guides and iglidur plain bearings.