Marine Bearings
Marine
bearings are made to encounter and tolerate the toughest conditions.
Bearings are normally freeze fitted using liquid nitrogen, but can be press
fitted or resin choked.
The fluted rubber liner is compatible to any abrasive particles, which may
come between the shaft and the bearing. Open grooved design allows the
lubricating water to wash out these particles. This rubber lining
compensates for shaft deflection and shock at the same time assuring smooth
vibration-free shaft operation. Because they protect against shaft scoring
and last longer than other bearings, they are more economical over the long
run.
Different marine bearings used are
- Water lubricated bearing with continuous
longitudinal grooves provides adequate water lubrication for the
shaft to prevent excessive wear and friction.
- Two Hole Flange Bearing A heavy-duty bearing
ideal for use as a thrust bearing. Self-aligning and locks securely
to the shaft.
- Flange Shaft Bearing is a flange bearing that
can be used as a thrust or intermediate shaft bearing. A
self-aligning type bearing that can be locked to the shaft by both a
twist-lock action and set screw.
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Marine bearings are used in rudders, propeller shafts steering
gears, stabilizers, deck machinery, sonar bushings, doors and crane masts.
In all the applications they need to be durable in the harshest of the
conditions.
