Vessel operators are looking to composite solutions to perform in a wide variety of conditions and applications. From water lubricated bearings as replacements of existing rubber, other plastics, or wood products, to high load steering components in lieu of greased bronze materials operating above and below the water line. Columbia Industrial Products offers a solution to the marine industry with its specially designed material, CIP Marine™, that has low coefficient of friction and excellent wear characteristics paired with fast and superior service to help with unexpected dry docking time.
CIP Marine composite solutions perform in a wide variety of conditions and applications above and below the water line. Applications include stern tubes, rudders, propeller shafts, fin stabilizers, thrusters, fairleads, crane masts/davits, skidding pads, stern rollers, a-frame/LARS, and more.