Composite Bearings
Simsite® Guide Bearings Lead the Way...
Simsite Bearings can take the heat...
Simsite Bearings can withstand extremely high flash temperatures up to 1000 degrees Farenheit and continuous running temperatures from 300 degrees Farenheit with standard Simsite and up to 400 degrees Farenheit with a high-temperature grade of Simsite.Unlike plastic, elastomer, or rubber bearings, Simsite Bearings will not melt, get spongy or soft, or seize when exposed to high temperatures. Most bearing materials will not tolerate flash temperatures and will literally melt on the shaft in the event of any dry running.
Simsite Bearings have a remarkably low coefficient of friction...
Simsite Bearings have an extremely low coefficient of friction, because they have graphite embedded throughout the composite which acts as a lubricant.When lubricated by water, oil or grease, Simsite is ideal as a guide bearing, rudder, stern tube, stabilizing or oil-seal bearing.
The Strength of Simsite Protects your Equipment...
The unusually high mechanical strength if Simsite offers many advantages over conventional bearings. They are precision machined from a solid block of Simsite rather than poured or molded. Because its fibers are never chopped, cut or ground,the Simsite Bearings has greater shear, bound, flexural and tensile strength than other materials.
Electrolysis is Substantially Reduced with Simsite
Because Simsite is basically an inert composite, electrolysis is greatly reduced. Simsite Bearings seal against the casing or the housing preventing leakage and eliminating the damage of corrosion and erosion.