• Attrition scrubbers for glass, mineral and cement industries • Articulating dump trucks • Double toggle jaw crushers • Sugar mills • Large diameter pump wear rings • Electrical insulation of large roller bearings
Vesconite and Vesconite Hilube operate in demanding environments, offering long operational life. Ideal for remote locations where maintenance is practically impossible. The advantages of vesconite and vesconite hilube easy on shafts Minimize wear and reduce vibration on shafts with constant low friction bearing material. Clean technology Vesconite is internally and water lubricated - no more grease or oils, so no risk to marine wildlife and ecosystems. Ideal for renewable, marine, hydroelectric and other applications.
No swelling Vesconite bearing materials have negligible swelling and are ideal for submerged marine, hydroelectric, wave and tidal applications. Uv resistant Vesconite bearing materials can be exposed to sunlight without cracking or disintegration.
BEARINGS
Renewable energy • Wind turbines • Tidal turbines • Wave turbines
constantly submerged makes the Vesconite range ideal for underwater bearings.
This makes them suitable for outdoor applica¬tions, including wind power generation. No galvanic corrosion Make bimetallic corrosion a problem of the past. Vesconite bearings do not corrode and are easy to remove and fit. No seizure Close running clearances can be applied without the risk of swell or seizure. Shaft vibrations are reduced. International approvals Our bearing materials have
been approved by the main ship classifica¬tion societies. A leading infrastructure equip¬ment supplier has also approved the worldwide use of our materials in its hydroelectric turbines. Vesconite Bearings, +27 (0) 11 616 1111, vesconite@vesconite.com, www.vesconite.com
Long wear life Unaffected by seawater. Low friction and low wear contribute to exceptionally long life. This is important in the hydroelectric and renewable industries, which have long service intervals. Wear resistant Withstands the severe environmental conditions encoun¬tered in marine, renewable and other industries. No delamination Vesconite is a homogenous material meaning no delamination over time. No stick-slip The static and dynamic coefficients of friction do not differ significant¬ly, so there is no sticking or squealing of the shaft on the bearing at start-up and low RPMs. This reduces noise and abrasive wear to bearings and shafts. High load capacity High compression strength means no distortion under load, even when wet. The ability to keep its com¬pression strength while Pipes, Pumps and Valves Africa - Nov/Dec 2021
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