Lightweight, rustproof and cost-effective motion plastics® for shipbuilding

Tried and tested in numerous applications on the high seas: energy chain systems and plain bearings from igus® withstand the toughest environments. They are extremely reliable and fail-safe in shipyards, on deep sea crane ships and working vessels or shore power applications in ports.

Our solutions are:

Maintenance-free, self-lubricating
Strong, yet lighter than steel
Resistant to corrosion, seawater, chemicals and UV rays

Suitable for use in extreme temperatures
Easy installation, flexible, modular
With predictable service life

e-chains® and cables for shipbuilding

Strong and maintenance-free
Almost all applications are possible with this e-chain®.

e-chain® E4-1

Fail-safe cables
Worldwide No. 1 in terms of choice, testing and guarantee

chainflex® cables

Moving energy made easy
Ready-to-install e-chain systems® and harnessed cables

readychains®

For fast rotating applications
Integrated strain relief and cable guides in guide trough

Rotary module

Rugged, quiet, for high loads
energy chains for circular movements up to 540°. Quick cable replacement

twisterchain technology

Rotary movements in minimum space
Stable pin/hook connection for high load and long service life

e-spool®

Bearing technology for the shipbuilding

Modular linear system
Combination of self-lubricating Tribo-polymers and corrosion-proof stainless steel

drylin® W ES

Self-lubricating and corrosion-free
Round guide systems made of stainless steel and sliding elements made from Tribo-polymers

drylin® R ES

Maintenance-free and easily installed
Rotary tables as stainless steel version V4A

Certified reliability
403 Cable types with DNV GL certification

DNV-GL certificate

Predictable reliability
Guarantee of up to 4 years on all cables

UL-verified 4 year guarantee

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Application examples

From the shipbuilding and offshore sector

Ship loader

Ship loader, cables resistant to the elements, heavy duty application overhaul

E4/4 Cable Carrier Used For Ship Loader | igus®

Boat cranes

iglide® plastic plain bearings in cranes used in commercial and private marinas and also by private boat owners to haul the boats out of the water.

Plastic Bearings in Boat Cranes | Application | igus®

Application examples Offshore

Successful applications with polymer products in the offshore industry

Application examples Offshore | igus

Boat motor lifting device

Boat motor lifting device and inner boom roll-up device equipped with plastic plain bearings. Read this application story to learn more!

Bearings for Boat Motor Lifting Device | Application | igus®

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