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Marine Industry

Bespoke camshafts and precision components for critical marine systems.
Polgain supports the marine sector with precision-engineered cams, camshafts, and bespoke machined components used in propulsion, auxiliary, and specialist onboard machinery.
We help marine engineers and maintenance teams minimise downtime, support legacy equipment, and keep critical systems operating reliably in demanding marine environments.

Why Choose Polgain


Fast Turnaround

Manufacturing and repair services designed to minimise downtime and keep critical machinery running.

Legacy Support

Matching original specifications and extending the life of legacy machinery.

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UK-based

The only independent cam manufacturer in the UK

Precision CNC machining

Consistent, repeatable components for demanding marine applications.


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How Polgain Supports Marine Applications

Marine equipment is subject to continuous load, vibration, and challenging operating conditions. Polgain provides manufacturing, regrinding, and reverse engineering services to support both routine maintenance and complex repair projects. Our focus is on producing components that meet exact specifications and integrate reliably with existing systems.

We have successfully been inspected by Lloyds register proving that we design, build, and operate assets to high standards.

Offshore, Renewable, and Bespoke Marine Projects

Bespoke components may be produced for offshore platforms and marine renewable energy systems, including wave and tidal applications. These environments place high demands on component durability and accuracy, making careful material selection and precision manufacturing essential.

Polgain also supports custom and one-off marine engineering projects, including vessel refits, prototype builds, and low-volume production runs. Flexible manufacturing capability allows us to respond to unique design requirements while maintaining consistent quality.

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Propulsion, Pumps, and Fluid Systems

Polgain can supply precision components for marine engines, generators, and auxiliary propulsion systems. Accurate camshaft geometry and controlled surface finishes help support correct timing, efficient operation, and reduced mechanical wear.

Custom-engineered components may also be applied to fuel systems, hydraulic equipment, and water circulation systems. Precision machining helps ensure reliable operation and consistent performance across essential onboard fluid handling systems.

Maintenance, Repair, and Legacy Equipment

For scheduled maintenance or urgent repair situations, fast-turnaround machining and regrinding services can help minimise vessel downtime. Polgain’s team assess worn components and determine the most practical repair or replacement approach.

There are also opportunities to support older vessels and specialist marine equipment that is no longer supported by OEMs. Through accurate measurement and reverse engineering, Polgain can produce repeatable replacement components that match original specifications and extend the service life of legacy machinery.

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