Michell supply both complete free-standing main propeller
shaft thrust bearings and thrust bearing internal assemblies,
featuring whitemetal or PTFE pads and with or without
an integrated journal bearing.
Typical main propulsion thrust
block featuring high pressure oil injection on the thrust
pads.
Features and benefits
- Specially designed for each application.
- Can be supplied with or without journal bearing
component.
- Utilises either whitemetal (babbitt) or PTFE faced
tilting thrust pad principle.
- Pedestal, flange or wing mounting options available.
- Special end seals can be fitted, both to prevent
oil leakage and allow continued operation under flooded
compartment conditions.
- Can be designed to include provision for thrust
measurement and/or resonance changing equipment.
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