HYDRODYNAMIC THRUST BEARINGS WITH POLYMER LINING

Journal Title: Tribologia - Year 2016, Vol 268, Issue 4

Abstract

Polymeric linings of sliding surfaces of the hydrodynamic bearings have been used successfully for over 50 years. Despite of their long history of operation and research, they have not become widespread in industrial applications. This fact may be surprising, considering the conclusions that have been published concerning bearing operation and design. This paper summarizes the current state of the art of the tilting-pad thrust bearings with a polymer lining of pad sliding surfaces. Bearing design and the most commonly used polymeric materials are described. The results of the latest theoretical and experimental researches by both bearing manufacturers and at scientific centres are presented. Observed properties of the bearings with polymer lining were compared to the properties of the bearings covered with Babbitt, which is the most frequently material used as lining for hydrodynamic bearings.<br/><br/>

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Michał WODTKE

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  • EP ID EP244320
  • DOI 10.5604/01.3001.0010.6998
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Michał WODTKE (2016). HYDRODYNAMIC THRUST BEARINGS WITH POLYMER LINING. Tribologia, 268(4), 225-237. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-244320