Solution
To make the heavy bulwark doors easy to move, PE Designz developed a patented gas strut to assist movement. The total of seven hinge pivot points also ensure that neither hinge nor door damages any of the fittings and bends on the front of the yacht, even with a 180° pivot.
These pivot points use
polymer plain bearings made of the iglidur X material. Since the material is completely lubrication-free, there are no external greases and no resulting unsightly oil stains on teak and light boat panels. The material also has a low coefficient of friction and can absorb very high loads. Since iglidur X is a polymer, other environmental challenges on the high seas, such as salt water, do not pose a problem. In addition to the aesthetics, the heavy-duty hinges also feature flawless functionality, even under the adverse conditions on boats and yachts.
PE Designz now uses its new high-end hinge design primarily for bulwark, pipe, and hatch hinges, but also for custom hinges for specific projects in the marine and architectural industries.