How our heaters perform in extreme marine conditions - at the end of the world
Deep sea vessels operating in the harsh conditions of the Arctic Circle are an environment in which there is no room for compromise. Moisture, frost and high salinity are commonplace — and every component, even the smallest, must work reliably for many years. That is why such a demanding and interesting customer for us was a company that produces doors, windows and other items of equipment for vessels.
For more than ten years, we supplied them with heaters for anti-icing systems, which were installed in critical places - such as wiper blades, underfloor or washer nozzles. Although they later gave up cooperation, today they return. And this is the best proof for us that the work done is defending itself — even after years.
Three uses, one common challenge: survive everything
For this particular manufacturer of ship components, we made three types of heaters. The first one was mounted in wiper blades — in such a way as to prevent them from falling into the glass. The second was in the understory, that is, where the wiper rests in a resting position — was designed to provide full visibility to the crew during navigation in difficult weather conditions. The third type, the smallest and most mysterious, probably also served the function of protection against icing, perhaps in a liquid tank or other spray system.
Each of these solutions had to work reliably in extreme conditions - frost, moisture and constant contact with sea water. Therefore, we made all the elements with high quality 316L stainless steel, resistant not only to corrosion, but also to intensive, long-term use.
[place for photo: Vessel element with visible wiper or underbody heater]
Heaters that do not fail even after a dozen years
One of the most demanding projects was angled nozzle for washers. Although the heating itself did not require high power - because it was intended only to defrost the tip - the design was extremely complicated. The nozzle extended beyond the hull of the ship, having direct contact with ocean water. The whole project — from the idea, to the prototype, to the execution — was created on our side. The customer only provided us with guidelines for the installation site and the dimensions of the space we had to fit into.
It was a realization that no one else in Poland undertook. It required not only high precision, but also full tightness of the structureso that no moisture or salt water gets inside. These heaters, despite their very low power, have been operating without any reservations for years - and most importantly, We have never received any complaints about them.
[place for photo: diagram or visualization of a nozzle with a heater]
Back after years — quality that stays in the memory
After a break of more than two years, the client decided to return to the cooperation talks. They came to us again, asking to meet with our team — which shows that the reliability with which we approached joint projects remained in memory. Although during this time they probably used cheaper foreign solutions, including self-regulating heaters not available on the domestic market, the operational realities quickly verified the difference.
For ships, especially those operating in the cold waters of Russian ports or the Arctic, even a small failure can mean high costs — not because of the price of the heater itself, but because of expensive and complex service logistics. Often, shipping a single item is more expensive than its value. Meanwhile, our heaters work for more than a dozen years without interruption — which makes them an economical solution in the long run.
[place for photo: a deep-sea vessel or a fragment of a bridge with visible windows]
Flexibility that cannot be replaced
It is worth noting that the heaters for wiper blades, although seemingly similar, were divided into as many 10 different variants, adapted to the length and power, depending on the shape and size of the glass in the particular model of the vessel. Such flexibility and precise fit is an element that is often lacking in mass production.
Our strength has always been in the ability to listen to the customer's needs and design a tailor-made solution — even if it seems technically impossible at first.
The future on the horizon
Although the paths of the two companies have diverged for some time, we treat the return to the talks as a sign of trust and confirmation of the value of solid, polished craftsmanship. We hope that further cooperation will allow us to respond even better to the needs of this demanding industry — because At the end of the world there is no room for compromise.
[space for photo: part of the interior of the cabin or ship door in which the heaters were installed]