Babbitted Bearings

Specialized Assessment

GE's service centers provide expert inspection and repair services for all types of babbitted bearings, including:
  • Round/elliptical bearings
  • Tilting pad bearings - single or double
  • Overhung thrust bearings
  • Straddle-mounted thrust bearings
  • Liner bearings
  • Kingsbury thrust bearings

Inspections

  • Comprehensive inspection and repair recommendations
    - Journal bearing inspection
    - Bearing ring check
  • Ultrasonic test of babbitt bond
  • Dimensional inspections

Repairs

  • Rebabbitt bearing
    - Spin cast
    - TIG rebabbitting (puddle method)
  • Bearing ball seat and ring grinding
  • Thermocouple replacement/modification
  • Tilt pad replacement/machining
  • Thrust bearing restoration

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