Babbitt bearing repair is more than just replacing Babbitt. We totally and completely recondition the bearing, insulate if necessary, clean any water jackets, re-machine the oil grooves, and return the bearing housing to specifications.

Babbitt Bearing Repair Key Characteristics

Babbitt Bearing Repair Key Characteristics

Methods of Repair


Centrifugal Casting
Two spin fixtures - Size Capability to 4' OD
Variable spin speeds that adhere to OEM specifications
Electronic Temperature controlled Preheating and Cooling
 
Static Pour
Ability to pour One Ton continuously
 
Tig Weld
Controls heat distortion in many critical bearings

Non Destructive Testing


Ultrasonic
Two in house Quality certified technicians assure testing adheres to SNC-TC-1A Level II Compliance
 
Liquid Penetrant
Two in house Quality certified technicians assure testing adheres to MIL Std 271 F

Quality Assurance Pledge


Calibration
All micrometers, standards, testing machines, and surface tables are calibrated professionally on a scheduled basis.
 
Babbitt
Only Virgin Turbine Grades 2 and 3 Tin, Tego & Grade 7 Lead Base are Utilized.
Chemical analysis tests and samples of the Babbitt used are furnished as requested.
 
Machining
Surface finish to 32 RMS is Typical for Bearings
Surface finish to 6BL or better is Typical for Thrust Collars
Bore tolerances holding to .001