05/26/2026
Maintaining motion components aboard a boat can be challenging. Between saltwater corrosion, constant vibration, dirt and debris ingress, and the need for regular lubrication, traditional metal components often require significant maintenance and can wear prematurely.
Dry-running plastic components offer a reliable alternative. Designed to operate without external lubrication, these components are corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and capable of maintaining smooth, quiet operation even in demanding marine environments.
In this blog, we cover:
✔ Why corrosion-resistant plastics outperform metal components in marine environments
✔ The advantages of grease-free, maintenance-free operation
✔ Key motion components used aboard boats, including plain bearings, linear guides, and slewing rings
As the marine industry continues to prioritize reliability, sustainability, and reduced maintenance, dry-running components are becoming an increasingly popular solution for boat and ship applications.
Check out the full blog to learn how maintenance-free motion plastics can improve performance aboard boats: https://bit.ly/4v7ONQ0