Indron® ceramic bearings for pump and marine, developed by Techemer Corporation, are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of hydro-turbine pumps and marine environments. These water-lubricated ceramic bearings offer exceptional wear and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for applications where traditional steel bearings may fail.
INDRON ceramic bearing technology is leading the industry, and its advantages of wear resistance and corrosion resistance are more and more popular in the mining and chemical industries.
Superior Corrosion Resistance: Ceramic materials such as silicon nitride (Si3N4) and zirconium oxide (ZrO2) exhibit excellent resistance to corrosion, particularly in marine environments where exposure to saltwater is common. This ensures prolonged bearing life and reliable performance
High-Temperature Stability: Ceramic bearings maintain their integrity under high-temperature conditions, preventing cold welding and wear failures associated with high-speed, heavy-load operations. They can operate without pre-lubrication, simplifying maintenance and enhancing reliability.
Reduced Friction and Wear: The inherent properties of ceramic materials result in lower friction coefficients compared to steel, leading to reduced rolling resistance, decreased energy consumption, and extended service life.
Lightweight Design: Ceramic bearings are significantly lighter than their steel counterparts, reducing the overall weight of machinery and contributing to improved efficiency and performance.
Electrical Insulation: The non-conductive nature of ceramic materials prevents electrical currents from passing through the bearings, eliminating the risk of electrical erosion and extending bearing lifespan.
What bearing materials are more suitable as the materials used for water pump guide bearings, Babbitt alloy, rubber, ceramics or new polymer materials? It is advisable to take account of the lubrication requirements, use environment and maintenance cycle of the equipment.
Bearing type | INDRON bearing | AR bearing | Ceramic bearing | Rubber bearing | Babbitt alloy bearing |
Characteristics | The performance is close thordon, which can use more equipment assembly methods. In addition to traditional installations by freezing and pressurizing. It can also be installed by coating reactive thermal polymerization Dx and cold sticking. | Good wear resistance and impact resistance. The bearing hardness is high; the shaft sleeve is easy to wear; the temperature difference changes greatly; there will be the risk of shelling; the price is high. | Wear-resistant, heat-resistant, corrosion-resistant, lubricated by pump circulating water, capable of dry grinding for a short time, high requirement on accuracy in processing and assembly, fragile and the most expensive. | It has a long history and mature manufacturing process, featured by wear resistance, anti-seismic, impact resistance, convenient assembly/disassembly and low price (only 20% of ceramic bearings price) | Wear resistance and impact resistance require a set of more complicated sealing and lubricating devices and mechanisms. |
Lubricating requirements | Clean water can be used for lubrication or 150s dry start according to the material grades. | Dry start more than 180S without clean water lubrication. | It can be lubricated by pumping medium without special clean water lubrication. | Clean industrial water | Grease lubrication requires a grease supply lubrication system. |
Working temperature | ≤70ºC | ≥273ºC | The bearing itself can withstand the temperature of 1,400ºC | ≤50ºC | ≤65ºC Short time up to 80ºC |
Application site | For pumping stations short of clean water or pumping stations requiring short-term dry friction, hRBR grade is suitable for water quality with moderate sediment content. | Pumping stations without clean water or pumping stations requiring dry friction of more than 180S. | Pumping stations without clean water or pumping stations requiring short-term dry friction. | Extensive application in any pumping stations with clean water sources. | The liquid of the pump itself cannot be used for bearing lubrication in the pumping station. |
Bearing type | INDRON bearing | AR bearing | Ceramic bearing | Rubber bearing | Babbitt alloy bearing |
Indron® Ceramic Bearings are particularly suited for:
Hydro-Turbine Pumps: Their ability to operate efficiently in water-lubricated environments makes them ideal for hydro-turbine applications.
Marine Equipment: The superior corrosion resistance of ceramic bearings ensures durability and reliability in marine environments, where exposure to saltwater and harsh conditions is prevalent.
Water-Lubricated Systems: The self-lubricating properties of ceramic materials make these bearings suitable for systems where traditional lubrication is challenging or undesirable.
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