Product Announcements:
Hydrostatic and Hydrodynamic Bearings

Eddy Groove Technology

In high performance turbomachinery, the maximum bearing temperatures can be a crucial parameter. To increase the operational safety and performance, Miba developed the patent pending eddy groove technology. Miba eddy groove bearings develop significantly lower maximum oil film and bearing metal temperatures, especially at medium to high loads and sliding spe... Read more...

Operating Principle

In a fluid film bearing, the stationary and rotating surfaces are separated by a thin film of lubricant, such as oil, air, water or process fluid. In a hydrodynamic fluid film bearing, the film pressure that separates the surfaces is created by the relative motion (rotation) of the surfaces as the lubricant is pulled into a converging geometry between the surfa... Read more...

Vertical Machines

Depending on the application (e.g. Francis, Kaplan or Pelton Turbine), various products are available. We will be happy to advise you on which hydro bearing will enable the optimum performance of your turbine.

Horizontal Machines

Depending on the application (e.g. Francis, Kaplan or Pelton Turbine), various products are available. We w... Read more...

Using Miba Fixed Geometry Bearings (or Sleeve Bearings) is an economical way to achieve good rotordynamic performance. Miba bearings are characterized by their precise bore tolerances and are highly customizable so you can dial in the stiffness and damping coefficients to optimize your machine performance. Some of the many bore configurations possible are: cylindrical, offset half, lemon... Read more...

Vertical Machines

Depending on the application (e.g. Francis, Kaplan or Pelton Turbine), various products are available. We will be happy to advise you on which hydro bearing will enable the optimum performance of your turbine.

Horizontal Machines

Depending on the application (e.g. Francis, Kaplan or Pelton Turbine), various products are available. We w... Read more...

Miba helps to solve bearing problems like hot running bearings. With three sites in the US, two in Germany and one in Brazil we will keep you up and running.

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Eddy Groove – New Innovation for bearings used in Turbomachinery

The reduced bearing temperatures, induced by eddy grooves, can be utilized to:

› Increase the safety margin of the bearing and slow down the lubricating oil aging

› Operate bearings at higher loads without an increase of maximum temperatures

› Decrease the bearin... Read more...

Bearing materials play a significant role in fluid film bearing performance. Continuing materials development has expanded the ability of fluid film bearings to meet stringent application goals, such as increased load capacity, reduced power loss, operation in process fluids, or the ability to handle contaminants. Read the white paper for an overview of material options, including polyme... Read more...

Horizontal Assemblies - Highly Customized

Waukesha Bearings horizontal bearing assemblies include highly customized journal or combined journal and thrust bearings designed to interface with an external pressurized oil system or operate fully self-contained.

Expertly engineered to meet each customer’s specifications, these horizontal arrangements can be fitted... Read more...