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Bearings
Machine Improvements from Directed-Lube Journal Bearings
This paper, co-authored by Kingsbury’s R&D Manager, Scan DeCamillo, presents experimental temperature data on the LEG (Leading Edge Groove) journal bearing for both “on pad” and “between pad” ...
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Bearings
Performance Comparison of LEG and Flooded Bearings
Advantages of Leading Edge Groove (LEG) lubrication technology Kingsbury’s equalized LEG thrust bearings are fitted with leveling plates to ensure optimum load distribution and trouble free operation, while ...
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Bearings
More Causes and Remedies of Fluid Film Bearing Failure
Kingsbury’s very popular brochure, “General Guide To Hydrodynamic Bearings,” covers the background and invention of the tilting pad fluid film bearing, the types of fluid film bearings in ...
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Bearings
Thrust & Journal Bearing System
Kingsbury’s CH Bearing System consists of a NDE unit featuring a flange-mounted housing with an equalized thrust bearing and a journal bearing shell, and a DE unit without ...
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Bearings
Fluid Film Shoe Temperature Patterns
A temperature sensor mounted at the 75/75 position can provide the critical shoe temperature for that one, fixed location, but cannot indicate the temperature pattern over the entire ...
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Bearings
Temperature Measurement in Fluid Film Bearings
Temperature Measurement Any change in load, shaft speed, oil flow, oil inlet temperature, or bearing surface finish affects bearing temperature. In turn, excessively high temperatures in the shoe ...
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Bearings
Using Kingsbury Design Features
Since 1912, we have gained unequaled experience in designing and manufacturing thrust bearings. This section details design features which we developed to improve your machine’s performance. Lubrication For ...
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Bearings
How to Estimate Babbitt Temperature
Once you have selected the correct thrust bearing style and size, you may want to estimate the babbitt temperature of the operating bearing. This is a good design ...
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Bearings
Oil Discharge Configurations in Fluid Film Bearings
We have conducted experimental tests on a variety of oil discharge configurations. The results? We have found that overall bearing power loss and performance are affected by: Radial ...
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Bearings
Fluid Film Bearing Instrumentation
Temperature Measurement Changes in load, shaft speed, oil flow, oil inlet temperature, or bearing surface finish can affect bearing surface temperatures. At excessively high temperatures, the shoe babbitt ...
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