Bearings For Hydropower Applications

    Sept. 15, 2005
    HPF and HPM self-lubricating, fiber/resin composite bearing materials excel in hydropower applications such as Francis, Kaplan, and Pelton turbines, as well as gates and valves.

    HPF consists of a proprietary filled PTFE liner bonded to a fiberglassreinforced composite backing. It comes in both flat and cylindrical geometries. HPM consists of a bearing liner composed of PTFE and high-strength fiber winding encapsulated in an epoxy resin blended with self-lubricating filler. It is available only in cylindrical form.

    The maintenance-free materials give high load capacity, low wear rate and friction, long service life, low water absorption for dimensional stability, and excellent corrosion resistance.

    GGB North America LLC, 700 Mid Atlantic Pkwy., Thorofare, NJ 08086, (856) 848-3200, www.ggbearings.com

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