Electric catamaran

Maintenance-free in salt water and heat

Ceclo is a catamaran with a unique design. The environment plays a special role in this catamaran as it is 100% electrically powered and 80% recyclable. Ceclo has been manufactured in southern France since 2016 and the REV shipyard worked with igus as early as 2014, during product development. Together, suitable components and materials were developed and selected for the catamaran's bearings.

REV shipyard products are used worldwide in a marine environment so special plain bearing materials are required for the bearing points. In addition to salt water, the catamaran is also exposed to intense heat and intensive use. As the plain bearings are used in the steering, the lifting mechanism of the electric motor and in the gearbox, they also need a long service life. The task was therefore to find the right plain bearing materials for these requirements. Additionally, a plain bearing with special dimensions had to be manufactured for one of the bearing positions.

The igubal spherical bearing and the plain bearing with special dimensions made of the material iglidur H are now used. This material is characterised primarily by high temperature and chemical resistance. It is also suitable for underwater applications and can therefore be used in a catamaran without any problems.