There are two main categories of fluid film journal bearing; fixed profile (or sleeve) type and tilting pad. Both can be designed to suit a wide range of operating parameters, based on the rotor-dynamics of the application:

• Bore profiles and wall thicknesses
• Load capacities, operating temperatures
• Stability, stiffness and damping characteristics

Waukesha Bearings offers the industry’s widest range of journal bearing design and material options, including lubrication arrangements from fully flooded to Pocket Feed® and Directed Lubrication, as well as end seals as desired.

To guide our engineers in suggesting the best possible journal bearing for your application, see our Bearing Application Questionnaire.