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News Release from: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions - Orkot | Subject: Marine bearings
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 13 August 2004
Bearings have approval for rudders and
stern tubes
Orkot will be showing its range of composite bearings at the SMM Exhibition, featuring the outstanding TLM series bearings which have full approvals from all the main classification societies
Orkot Marine Bearings will be showing its range of composite bearings at the SMM Exhibition on Stand 720, featuring the outstanding TLM series bearings which have approvals from all the main classification societies for use as rudder bearings and water lubricated stern tube bearings The latest options for greaseless operation, such as for rudder carrier bearings, are included in the approvals
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 26 Sep 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Allowing for the big increase in allowable bearing pressure for rudder applications in recent years, Orkot bearings are typically now approved for 10 or even 15N/mm2, which is three times the pressure for traditional bearing materials.
Orkot bearings up to 1200mm diameter can easily be freeze fitted using liquid nitrogen.
The material is not brittle even at cryogenic temperatures, providing a simple and confident method of obtaining an interference fit.
Availability within 24hr for ship owners and repair yards is ensured by extensive stocks and a global network of agents and distributors.
Offering the expertise of over 25 years' experience, the company's bearings have been fitted to over 1000 vessels worldwide.
Orkot Marine Bearings engineers provide the highest standard of technical assistance and support to ensure that customers select the best bearing material for improved service life in marine applications including rudders, stern shafts, stabilisers, mooring systems and deck machinery.
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