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 troughFind out more
Rugged, quiet, for high loads
Twisterchain technology
Energy chains for circular movements up to 540°. Quick cable replacementFind out more
Rotary movements up to 7,000°
e-spool
Stable pin/hook connection for high load and long service lifeFind out more
Modular linear system
Stainless steel drylin®
Combination of lubricant-free tribo-polymers and corrosion-proof stainless steelFind out more
Lubrication-free and corrosion-free
drylin® R linear guides
Round guide systems made of stainless steel and sliding elements made from tribo-polymersFind out more
Maintenance-free and easily installed
PRT slewing rings
Slewing rings for lubrication-free dry operation. Rotary tables as stainless steel version V4A.Find out more
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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