Journal Bearings
Any type of journal bearing can be manufactured, utilising our centrifugal casting process. K C Engineering has the expertise and experience to manufacture and repair the following types of journal bearings:

      • Cylindrical bore
      • Offset bore profile
      • "Lemon" Bore Profile
      • Tri-lobed bore profile
      • 4-lobed bore profile
      • High precision tilting journal pad assemblies for turbo-machinery
      • Guide bearing journal pads for hydro-turbines

As required, thermocouple or RTD sensors can be supplied fitted.

Backing Materials
Carbon Steels, Cast Iron, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Lining Materials:
Tin based whitemetal alloys, lead based whitemetal alloys, pure lead.

Lead times:
Typical lead time for manufacture up to Ø150mm bore: 4-5 weeks
Typical lead time for repair: 2-4 weeks

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