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Shipbuilding industry

Shipbuilding with igus® products are reliably tried and tested in numerous applications on the high seas: energy chain systems and bearing components from igus® withstand the toughest environments. They work reliably and increase fail-safe machine operation in shipyards, on deep-sea crane ships and working vessels or shore power applications in ports.

Dry-operating and maintenance-free
Strong, yet lighter than steel
Resistant to corrosion, seawater, chemicals and UV rays
Suitable for use in extreme temperatures
Easily assembled, flexible, modular
With predictable service life

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igus® products for shipbuilding

e-chains® E4.1

Robust and lightweight
Modular design
Durable and quiet
Straight running and fast assembly
Very high rigidity
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Harnessed cables

Tested according to corresponding industry standards
Ready-to-connect cables with industry-specific connectors
2,750 m² test laboratory
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Ready-to-install harnessed systems

95% less harnessing time
Reduce assembly time
Reduction in manufacturing costs
Minimal amount of logistics work
Plug n play
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For fast rotating applications

Rotary module

Integrated strain relief and cable guides in guide trough

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Rugged, quiet, for high loads

Twisterchain technology

Energy chains for circular movements up to 540°. Quick cable replacement

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Rotary movements up to 7,000°

e-spool

Stable pin/hook connection for high load and long service life

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Modular linear system

Stainless steel drylin®

Combination of lubricant-free tribo-polymers and corrosion-proof stainless steel

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Lubrication-free and corrosion-free

drylin® R linear guides

Round guide systems made of stainless steel and sliding elements made from tribo-polymers

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Maintenance-free and easily installed

PRT slewing rings

Slewing rings for lubrication-free dry operation. Rotary tables as stainless steel version V4A.

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Successfully in use by our customers

Energy chains for work portals in large ship production

At the compact shipyard in Papenburg, where mainly luxury liners and high-end cruise ships are built, a gigantic crane system is used over a length of almost 200 metres. Energy supply systems from igus are used to supply a crane system with a total of eight crane bridges with energy and media. They provide the necessary flexibility and freedom of movement when manufacturing high-precision steel components.

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Leading manufacturer of boat cranes uses iglidur plain bearings

Quality Boat Lifts uses iglidur P plain bearings in their cranes, which are used in commercial and private marinas, and also by private boat owners to hoist boats out of the water. The bearings allow for an easy adjustment, which works without external lubricants and therefore does not burden the environment. Furthermore, they are resistant to UV radiation and salt water.

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Weather-resistant energy chain on the ship loader in the Baltic Sea port of Wismar

In the course of the conversion measures at the Baltic Sea port of Wismar, a ship loader that was previously used exclusively for loading potash was converted for handling different bulk goods in 2000. Since then, igus energy chains and cables have been used as they work reliably and without downtime.

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