High-performance slide bearings from RENK for turbomachinery and gearboxes
Precision and reliability for all operating conditions
The slide bearings for turbomachinery and gearboxes are designed by RENK Hannover specifically for each application. They meet the high demands of turbines, gearboxes, compressors, fans and other applications.
These bearings do not require a separate housing, but are integrated directly into the machine housing. The required lubricant supply is provided by the machine's oil supply system. The bearings can be selected with one or more sliding surfaces. A lubricating film forms on each sliding surface, which hydrodynamically lifts the shaft and holds it in position. The lubricating film provides damping properties, which ensures particularly smooth running.
Using the latest calculation tools, the bearings are individually and optimally designed to meet the specific operating requirements.
The sliding surfaces can be made of various metallic and non-metallic materials, depending on the load and application requirements. They meet the highest quality standards and are subject to the EU's RoHS and REACH directives.
Our benefits at a glance
- Wide range of applications in terms of size, load capacity and speed
- Easy assembly due to split design
- Can be individually adapted to the installation situation
- Compact design
- Low maintenance
Tilting Pad Bearings
Tilting pad bearings consist of a bearing shell and movable tilting pads installed in the shell. The tilting motion ensures that the segments are optimally aligned on the shaft depending on the operating point. A change in the operating point influences the tilt angle of the segments, so that the oil supply to the loaded zone also changes and the hydrodynamic lift of the shaft is automatically optimally adjusted. This ensures hydrodynamic support of the segments over a wide operating range. High quality materials and precision manufacturing ensure long life and low wear. Tilting pad bearings are more complex to manufacture, but they cover the widest range of applications at high and low speeds and loads.
Tilting pad bearings are available as radial and axial bearings.
Fixed Profile Bearings
RENK fixed profile bearings are robust bearing solutions for applications with high loads at low to medium speeds. In fixed profile bearings, the bearing metal is applied directly to the bearing shell. Various bore types are available depending on the application.
Fixed Profile Bearings
Combination Bearings
RENK combination bearings are versatile bearing solutions that can support both axial and radial loads. Due to their modular design, they offer optimal solutions for a wide range of applications. Combining axial and radial bearings reduces mounting space and assembly work.
RENK combination bearings are used in all areas of mechanical engineering, where their compact and customized design are highly valued.
For combination bearings, all tilting pad and fixed profile bearings are available for the radial and axial parts.
Combination Bearings
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