HPMB - New Machinable Filament Wound Bearings for Hydropower from GGB
GGB Bearing Technology has developed HPMB, a new self-lubricating filament wound material with a machinable liner, providing tight dimensional control and class-leading tribological properties for hydropower applications.
GGB Bearing Technology has developed HPMB, a new self-lubricating filament
wound material with a machinable liner, providing tight dimensional control and
class-leading tribological properties for hydropower applications.
HPMB liners are easily machined by GGB or after bearing installation by end-users
with readily available single point tools. The filament wound construction of the
bearings offers high strength and impact resistance, high load capacities, excellent
shock and edge loading resistance, low friction and wear, long service life, negligible
water absorption and excellent corrosion resistance.
The bearings are self-lubricating, minimizing maintenance and eliminating lubricants
that be harmful to the environment. In addition, their thinner walls and shorter length
can deliver significant savings in new hydropower installations, and their flexibility
facilitates replacement of fiber l...
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The bearings are self-lubricating, minimizing maintenance and eliminating lubricants
that be harmful to the environment. In addition, their thinner walls and shorter length
can deliver significant savings in new hydropower installations, and their flexibility
facilitates replacement of fiber laminate and bronze bearings in existing installations.
To learn more about HPMB visit http://www.ggbearings.com/en/products/filamentwound/hpmb.
HPMB bearings can be used in dry or water-lubricated applications with high loads,
tight clearances and slow rotation or oscillatory movements. Potential turbine
applications include: wicket gates, servo-motors, linkages and a wide range of other
hydropower applications. To learn more about additional GGB solutions for the
hydropower industry, visit www.ggbearings.com/en/markets/energy.
HPMB bearings are available in cylindrical and flanged configurations on a madeto-
order basis.
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About GGB Bearing Technology
With production plants in the U.S., Germany, France, Brazil, Slovakia and China, GGB is the world's
leading manufacturer of high-performance self-lubricating and pre-lubricated plain bearings. The
company supplies more than 30,000 customers worldwide in countless applications and industries,
including automotive, fluid power, agricultural and construction machinery, sports and recreation
equipment, renewable energy, primary metals and general industry. Its plain bearing portfolio includes
metal-polymer, solid polymer, filament wound and metals and bimetals, as well as bushing blocks,
thrust plates and specialized housings and assemblies. In addition, GGB offers industry-leading R&D
and testing facilities, flexible production, technical support and a global distributor network. Additional
information about GGB is available at www.ggbearings.com.
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Published by GGB Bearing Technology on Mar 03, 2015
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