DRIE-D Mechanical Motion

Projects to be proud of

Seaqualize's Heave Chief

Hook based balanced heave compensation
Ensuring minimal friction during continuous motion under high loads for a balanced heave compensation system.

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Ampelmann's Hexapod

Smart design the D-glide® bearings
Design a lightweight solution for the limited space that is exceptional adaptable to varying angles and loads.

Hardt Hyperloop

Designing supports for thermal expansion
Design supports that can handle the variability in material properties, especially in relation to ambient temperature fluctuations.

Spud guides

D-glide® spud guides for giant cutter suction dredger
Designing and producing spud guides for dredging applications which are wear resistant and offer long lifetime.

Afsluitdijk

Bearing pads & bushings
Design and produce D-glide® bearings for the discharge sluices, non-return valves and the innovative fish migration slider.

Stinger bearings

Spherical bearings with inner bushing
Design and engineering bearings within the existing space and easy to install.

Bogie bearings

Innovative bogie bearings with D-glide®
The use of D-glide® reduces the need for lubrication, which decreases the environmental impact associated with grease and oil usage.

Boom Hinge Bearings

Smart design the D-glide® bearings
By smart design the D-glide® bearing was machined to fit and supplied at the terminal for installation within 48 hours.

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Aquamarine Power

Oyster Wave Energy Generator
Development of largecustom D-glide® bearings (ø1.200 mm) for use in marine environment, compact, efficient and maintenance free.

Formula 1 Skid plank

Wear resistance underfloor skid planks
With the ultra-wear-resistant D-glide® FC material, the total wear of the skid plank during a race remained under the 1-millimetre limit.

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AIN Dubai observation wheel

Innovative mega bearings with D-glide®
Design bearings which are inspectable, replaceable, durable, cost efficient, maintenance free and absolutely fail safe.

Samuell Becket Bridge

Maintenance free swing bridge
A maintenance friendly swing bridge, where all moving parts operate grease-less with utmost reliability.