COMPOSITE BEARINGS

Orkot have been supplying Composite Marine Bearings into the Marine Industry for nearly 25 years. Composite Marine Bearings are supplied for Rudder, Stern / Propellor Shaft and Stabiliser Bearings. Orkot Marine bearings are approved by all major classification society's including DNV, GL, ABS, Lloyds, NKK and have been supplied to thousands of vessels. Composite Marine Bearings are supplied to Commercial, MOD and Ice Class vessels. Orkot's Composite Marine Bearings are synthetic, laminated, composites materials that incorporate solid lubricants. Orkot manufacture two grades of Composite Marine bearings suitable for the above applications (TXMM and TLMM). Composite Marine Bearing material offers many design, operational and installation advantages over traditional Marine Bearing arrangements. Composite Marine Bearings offer virtually no swell in water, tolerance to edge loading and the ability to run in both lubricated and dry running conditions. Orkot's Composite Marine Bearings are the preferred choice by shipowners over conventional materials such as Bronze. Orkots Composite Marine Bearings are manufactured in the UK and in the U.S.A in ISO 9000 approved factory's. Orkot have a team of experienced and highly skilled engineers who can offer a complete service specific to your requirements. The Orkot Composite Marine Bearings service is complimented by the range of technical documentation and the Composite Marine Bearings Calculation programme. Orkot are supported by a network of global agents and distributors. Orkot's Composite Marine Bearings carry an extensive stock of tubes that can be shipped worldwide within 24 hours and are supported by their emergency 24 hour number. Orkot can also manufacture specific sizes in both semi-finished tube and sheet form also within a 24 hour period. Composite Marine Bearings can be fitted using an interference fit however Composite Marine bearings are normally freeze fitted with liquid nitrogen. More conventional methods are also appropriate for fitting.   Click here to go to our home page