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  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” ...

  On January 29, 2014 / By Kingsbury Engineering Staff
• 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 ...

  On January 29, 2014 / By Kingsbury Engineering Staff
• Bearings

  Kingsbury breaks ground to build new western USA repair facility

  On January 8, 2014, Kingsbury, Inc. broke ground to officially begin construction of a new 33,000-square-foot bearing repair and service facility in Yuba City, California. The project by ...

  On January 16, 2014 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
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  Tilted-Pad Bearing Selection

  DESIGN, RATED LOAD AND WHITE METAL TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED When choosing tilted-pad bearings, users should be aware of certain fundamentals: Load capacity is based on film thickness ...

  On January 1, 2014 / By TMI Staff & Contributors
• 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 ...

  On December 30, 2013 / By Kingsbury Engineering Staff
• 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 ...

  On December 30, 2013 / By Kingsbury Engineering Staff
• 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 ...

  On December 30, 2013 / By Kingsbury Engineering Staff
• 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 ...

  On December 30, 2013 / By Kingsbury Engineering Staff
• 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 ...

  On December 30, 2013 / By Kingsbury Engineering Staff
• Bearings

  Evaluation Of a High Speed, Light Load Phenomenon In Tilting-Pad Thrust Bearings

  This paper discusses a newly found high speed, light load hydrodynamic tilting-pad thrust bearing phenomenon. The phenomenon was first witnessed on centrifugal compressors operating above 10,000 rpm. Testing ...

  On January 31, 2013 / By Kingsbury Engineering Staff