High Performance Plastics for the NZ Marine Industry

Enhance Your Boating Adventures in New Zealand with Performance plastic components.
New Zealand’s stunning coastlines and pristine waters attract boaties from around the globe. When cruising, your vessel should be equipped with corrosion free, marine grade products that ensure optimal performance and reliability. Torlon balls, rods, and Tristar Composite Journal (CJ) bushes will keep your winches, sheaves, travellers, and genoa cars running efficiently. Stern tube and rudder bearings made from ACM composites offer maintenance free options that are self-lubricating.

Torlon weighs 20% less than stainless steel, and unlike stainless steel will not damage mating surfaces under high loads or impact. Precision balls and h9 centreless ground rods, manufactured from Torlon polyamide-imide (PAI), are engineered to withstand severe operational conditions. Torlon grade 4203 boasts a maximum compressive strength of 165 MPa coupled with exceptional viscoelastic behaviour, stiffness, and resistance to wear and corrosion. Torlon components ensure smooth operation and longevity, delivering long term reliability. You will find Torlon balls and Torlon rod in cam cleats, blocks traveller cars, furling equipment, winches and sheaves. This makes Torlon the preferred choice for marine enthusiasts in New Zealand.

Tristar CJ and FCJ composite journal bushes are designed with durability and efficiency in mind. These composite bushes are resistant to UV and salt water while offering minimal friction. CJ bushes have friction coefficient values ranging from 0.02 to 0.25 against steel, and for FCJ bushes 0.01 to 0.20. These low friction values enable smooth movement coupled with low running clearances, reducing maintenance requirements, thus optimising the performance of onboard systems.
CJ composite journal bushes are used for high loads and low speeds against hard shafts, while FCJ composite journal bushes are used for medium loads and higher speeds against soft shafts. CJ’s and FCJ’s are used in sheaves, winches, self-steering equipment and hinges on pleasure craft. On larger vessels you will find CJ’s and FCJ’s on boarding stairs, cranes, loading platforms, booms, retractable light masts and are now commonplace in foiling fins.

Made in the Unted Kingdom, ACM L2 Marine grade composite is the only material approved to operate as a rudder bearing in both wet and dry conditions, at bearing pressures up to 10 MPa. ACM L2 Marine offers a proven solution, combining lightweight construction with exceptional mechanical properties. Engineered to withstand abrasion, corrosion, and the rigorous demands of marine environments, ACM L2 Marine bearings are designed and machined in our workshops to ACM specifications. These bearings can be freeze-fitted, press-fitted, or bonded in place with epoxy. ACM L2 Marine holds many class approvals for stern tube and rudder bushes.

Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a newcomer to New Zealand’s waters, equip your vessel with the latest advancements in marine technology. Torlon, CJ composite journal bushes, ACM L2 Marine composite stern tube, and rudder bushes represent the pinnacle of technological advancement in marine engineering. They promise enhanced performance, reliability, and durability, helping ensure every voyage is seamless and unforgettable.