Guides category: Catalogs and Product Guides

  • Hydrodynamic Bearings thumbnail cover image

    August 29, 2025
    A guide to fluid film bearing fundamentals, common applications, and what to look for in design, operation, and troubleshooting.
  • LEG Bearings thumbnail cover image

    August 29, 2025
    An overview of LEG directed lubrication thrust and journal designs that reduce hot oil carryover, lower operating temperature, and cut…
  • Journal Bearings Tilting Pad Flooded and Directed Lube Types thumbnail cover image

    August 29, 2025
    An overview of tilting pad journal bearing designs, options, and application guidance focused on stability, load capacity, and misalignment tolerance.…
  • KingCole Pivoting Pad LEG Bearings thumbnail cover image

    August 29, 2025
    An overview of KingCole directed lubrication thrust bearing designs for demanding thrust loads, improved temperature margin, and efficient oil use.…
  • LEG SlimLine Low Profile Equalizing LEG Bearing thumbnail cover image

    August 29, 2025
    An overview of slim, low-profile LEG thrust bearings for tight axial envelope constraints, with the performance benefits of directed lubrication.…
  • Equalizing Thrust Bearings thumbnail cover image

    August 29, 2025
    An overview of equalizing thrust bearing designs that distribute axial load across pads to improve reliability and reduce localized wear.…
  • August 29, 2025
    An overview of European style thrust bearing designs and sizes, with application notes for common OEM configurations and retrofit needs.…
  • Comprehensive Aftermarket Services thumbnail cover image

    August 29, 2025
    A full range of aftermarket services for total customer support, including fluid film bearing repair, upgrades, and retrofits that help…
  • Vertical Hydro Thrust Bearings thumbnail cover image

    August 29, 2025
    An overview of vertical thrust bearing designs for hydro units, including load sharing, thermal performance, and system integration considerations.
  • CH & C Bearings thumbnail cover image

    August 29, 2025
    An overview of combination thrust and journal bearing assemblies with self-contained lubrication features for specific retrofit and package applications.