Tilting pad thrust bearings

Tilting pad thrust bearings

Kingsbury type of Equalizing thrust bearing

Sizes: 3inch-36inch

Pads number: 4-pad,6-pads,8-pad,9-pad,11-pad,14-pad

Max Linear speed: 120m/s

Speed range: 1000rpm-25000rpm

Max thrust load: 150Tons

Material: 42CrMo+Babbitt/Cu-Cr+Babbitt

Compact design with LEG

Good performance of dissipation,lower temperature rise

Babbitt(Tego star 738) comply with Europe REACH requirements

Use in water feeding pump,neuclear pump,mult-stage pump(BB3,BB5),turbines,compressor.

E-mail : [email protected]

Tilting pad thrust bearings Details

      Tilting pad thrust bearings including equalizing type and non-equializing type, transmits axial shaft loads into the foundation or machine support of rotating apparatus. The equalizing thrust bearing actually transmits the load through a self-renewing film of oil during operation and an unique force-balancing action distributes the load across the shoes.Working surfaces touch each other only during start-up and shut-down.Otherwise,these surfaces are separated by the fluid film,so surface wear is minimal,and bearing life dramatically lengthened.
Our tilting pad thrust bearings offers many operating advantages,including:
• Excellent shock absorbing capacity
• Superior damping characteristics
• Life span equal to that of the machine
• Versatility in application
• Performance monitoring capability
      The thrust bearings have been designed to be used with many types of machines or applications.The thrust shaft can rotate clock-wise or counterclockwise,or bidirectionally,if necessary.These bearings can be used with almost any type of oil,and,due to the equalizing capability of the bearings,only reasonable care has to be taken in assembly to assure that the bearings are aligned properly.We manufacture many of these bearings in sufficient quantities to provide economical advantages to the users,and we have been stocking almost all range of the thrust pad bearings in our warehouse.

Professional R&D team

1.The professional development team---Bearing experts from domestic and abroad;
2.Advanced computing software----The static/dynamic performance calculation and analysis,such as oil film thickness, damping,stiffness, temperature/pressure distribution,power loss,oil quantity.etc.;
3.Advanced product development platform-SOLIDWORKS,CAD, CAE, CFD and other softwares to virtual prototype design (accurate, efficient and cost savings);
4.Strong technical support team-Slide bearing R&D institute of ShangHai Jiao Tong university;
5.It has more than 50 patents, including more than 10 invention patents.

Advanced and Accurate Calculation, Analysis

Tilting pad bearing analysis Plain bearing analysis Thrust pad bearing analysis

Testing Equipments

Journal bearing heavy load test Whitematerial (polymers) bonding test
Babbitt alloy friction and fatigue test Water lubrication bearings test

About Us

Zhejiang BHS Journal Bearing Co., Ltd. is a professional Tilting pad thrust bearings Manufacturers and Tilting pad thrust bearings factory, has been focusing on slide bearing’s design, manufacture, experiment and fault diagnosis for many years, BHS has become an excellent supplier of solutions for sliding bearing systems in China.

The company has more than 50sets of precision CNC machining center, Babbitt alloy casting equipment, Babbitt alloy sprayer, heat treatment, and other equipment. The annual production capacity of 26,000 sets of slide bearings. Through continuous technological research, the company has the ability to manufacture various types of slide bearings.

Our company approved by ISO:9001-2015, ISO:14001-2015, ISO:45001-20018, Standardization Safty production Certificate, National High-Tech Enterprise certificate, Provincial High-Tech Enterprise certificate, Military supplier certificate and variety of patents 30 kinds.

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Industry Knowledge Expansion

How to control the temperature and vibration of the bearing to ensure the normal operation of the tilting pad thrust pump bearing?

In order to ensure the normal operation of the tilting pad thrust pump bearing, measures must be taken to control the temperature and vibration of the bearing. In actual operation, we can reduce the temperature of the bearing by adding cooling devices, improving bearing lubrication and heat dissipation, etc. At the same time, vibration reduction measures can also be taken, such as installing shock absorbers and strengthening the stiffness of the bearing seat, to reduce the impact of vibration on the bearing.
In order to reduce the temperature of the bearing, we can add a cooling device to improve the heat dissipation effect of the bearing. For example, add heat sinks or heat sink fins to the bearing seat to increase the heat dissipation area and increase the heat dissipation speed. At the same time, the circulation volume of the cooling medium can also be increased to increase the cooling effect. In addition, we can also use indirect cooling by installing an external cooler or heat exchanger to transfer the heat generated on the bearing to the external medium to achieve the heat dissipation effect.
In order to reduce the impact of vibration on the bearings, we can install shock absorbers to dampen the propagation of vibration. Vibration absorbers can reduce the amplitude of vibration by changing the transmission path of vibration or reducing the energy of vibration. For example, an elastic connection can be installed between the bearing and the shaft seat to reduce the spread of vibration by absorbing vibration energy. In addition, we can also strengthen the stiffness of the bearing seat and improve the vibration resistance of the entire bearing system. By reinforcing the base and increasing the stiffness of the connections, the transmission of vibration can be reduced and the bearings protected from excessive vibration.
In order to ensure the normal operation of the tilting pad thrust pump bearing, we can take cooling measures and vibration reduction measures to control the temperature and vibration of the bearing. By adding cooling devices and improving lubrication and heat dissipation effects, the temperature of the bearings can be reduced. At the same time, by installing shock absorbers and strengthening the rigidity of the bearing seat, the impact of vibration on the bearing can be reduced. The implementation of these measures can ensure that the bearings are in normal working condition, extend the service life of the bearings, and improve the working efficiency of the tilting pad thrust pump.

Does the selection and use of tilting pad thrust pump bearings have a direct impact on the efficiency and performance of the pump?

The selection and use of tilt pad thrust pump bearings has a direct impact on the efficiency and performance of the pump. Reasonable selection of high-precision bearings, such as ball bearings or roller bearings, can effectively reduce energy loss and improve pump efficiency. At the same time, by reducing friction and wear of the bearings, the performance of the pump can also be guaranteed and its stability and reliability improved.
Reasonable selection of high-precision bearings can effectively reduce energy loss. In a tilting pad thrust pump, the bearings carry the rotational work of the pump and bear the radial and thrust loads caused by the liquid flow. Ball bearings and roller bearings have a small friction coefficient and high stiffness, which can reduce the energy loss of the bearing during operation and improve the efficiency of the pump.
High-precision bearings can reduce friction and wear of the bearings to ensure pump performance. When the pump is running, the bearings will withstand a large amount of friction and vibration, and are prone to wear and fatigue damage after long-term use. Due to the advantages of their design structure, ball bearings and roller bearings have high fatigue resistance and wear resistance, which can reduce bearing wear and extend the service life of bearings.
Reasonable selection of high-precision bearings can also improve the stability and reliability of the pump. The tilting tile thrust pump needs to maintain a stable working condition during operation. Good operation of the bearings can ensure smooth rotation of the pump, reduce vibration and noise, and improve the stability of the pump. At the same time, the reliable performance of high-precision bearings ensures that the pump will run for a long time without failure or damage, improving the reliability of the pump.
The selection and use of bearings for tilting pad thrust pumps. Reasonable selection of high-precision bearings such as ball bearings or roller bearings can effectively reduce energy loss and improve pump efficiency. At the same time, reducing the friction and wear of the bearings can ensure the performance of the pump and improve its stability and reliability. Therefore, when designing and using a tilting pad thrust pump, attention should be paid to the selection and use of bearings to improve the overall performance of the pump.

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