Water-lubricated bearings are widely used in marine propulsion and shaft-support systems where clean operation, corrosion resistance and stable performance under wet conditions are required.
Main Application Areas
In a stern tube or propeller shaft arrangement, the bearing must support radial load while operating with water as the lubricating medium. Compared with oil-lubricated systems, a water-lubricated structure can reduce oil leakage risk and simplify environmental protection requirements.
Common applications include marine propeller shafts, pumps, hydropower equipment, underwater machinery and other systems exposed to water or abrasive particles.
- Marine stern tube and propeller shaft support
- Pump and hydropower rotating equipment
- Underwater equipment and water-exposed machinery
- Oil-free or environmentally sensitive operating conditions
What to Confirm Before Selection
For reliable selection, the operating load, shaft speed, shaft diameter, water quality, sediment level, installation space and maintenance requirements should be reviewed together. Groove type, lining material and shell structure can be adjusted according to working conditions.
WAVE TECH can support standard selection and OEM discussion for water-lubricated bearing projects.
Post time:Aug 11-26
