TENMAT FEROFORM and RAILKO grades of reinforced composite materials have been developed containing ‘built-in’ lubricants. The product not only meets the stringent requirements of pressure capability, low friction (very low stick-slip) and low water swell, and also have approvals for dry operation for upper Pintle bearings.
TENMAT composite bearings are approved by the major classification societies for use in
- Steering gear thrust rings
- Ram cross head
- Rudder cross head
- Carrier bushes and washers
- Rudder stock bushes
- Pintle bushes
Tests confirm that FEROFORM and RAILKO marine bearings have better wear resistance than elastomeric and polyester / polyester bearing materials, thus providing ship owners with up to 4 times longer service life and lower operating costs. TENMAT FEROFORM and RAILKO bearings are self-lubricating and can be used in dry applications as well as traditional applications where grease or oil is present, and can also be used with water lubrication.
- Market-Leading wear performance vs competitor materials
- Excellent stability
- Low, friction, low stick slip
- Low Swell
- Shaft friendly
- Accepts misalignment
