Waukesha Bearings Custom Tilt Pad Fluid Film Journal Bearings Maxalign

As rotating equipment has grown and efficiency requirements increased, the Maxalign® bearing has answered the imperative for a bearing with greater capabilities for handling misalignment and reducing power loss. With 30+ years of proven experience and design flexibility on large rotating plant equipment, along with field experience at high loads and sliding speeds, Waukesha Bearings and the Maxalign design have become the clear choice of the industry. Features Patented ball and socket pivot support 60˚ arc, 4-pad or 5-pad, offset pivot ‘Directed Lubrication’ technology with no sealing necessary Patented trailing edge cooling Hydrostatic jacking Suitable for shaft sizes 300 mm (11.8′) and up Available in combination with thrust bearings Advantages Reduced oil flow and power loss to help improve machine efficiency High stiffness Adapts to shaft misalignment Verified performance and predictive capability Typical Applications Large-frame gas turbines Large-frame steam turbines Turbo-generators Synchronous clutches