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| Rudder Bearings |
Orkot® TLM Marine has been used in a large number of rudder bearing applications worldwide.
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It offers the following advantages over traditional bearing materials:
* The material is non-conductive and so offers protection against electrolytic corrosion
* Virtually no swell in water
* Dry running capability
* Protects housings from corrosion
* Elasticity reduces the effects of hammering
* Tolerant to misalignment and shaft deflections
* Raw material tubes are available from stock or can be manufactured in 1 or 2 working days
* Easily machined on site
* Classification approval for up to 15N/mm2
When an interference fit is utilised:
* Can be fitted using a press / jacks or freeze fitted with liquid nitrogen
* No additional retention method required
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