About Oiltech Bearings

A Trusted Partner for Critical Rotating Equipment — From OEM Supply to Failure Recovery

Oiltech supports OEMs, service providers and operators with precision manufacturing, rapid repair and engineering solutions for hydrodynamic bearings used in the world's most demanding industrial applications.

Oiltech is a specialist engineering company focused on hydrodynamic bearings and rotating equipment.

We combine precision manufacturing, advanced engineering capability and rapid repair and recovery services to support customers across the full lifecycle of critical components.

What We Do

We provide integrated solutions across:

Manufacturing

OEM supply and make-to-print production of high-performance bearings.

Repair & Refurbishment

Rapid restoration of damaged components to minimise downtime.

Engineering & Analysis

Design, optimisation and failure diagnosis for improved performance and reliability.

Re-Engineering

Replacement and upgrade of obsolete or underperforming components.

Our Position

We operate at the intersection of OEM manufacturing capability, aftermarket repair and recovery, and engineering analysis and optimisation.

Enabling customers to manage both planned supply and unexpected failures through a single trusted partner.

Experience & Expertise

Decades of Combined Experience

Our team brings extensive experience in:

  • Hydrodynamic bearing design and performance
  • Whitemetal (Babbitt) materials and application
  • Rotating equipment including turbines, compressors and heavy machinery

With decades of combined experience, we understand the real-world challenges faced by operators and OEMs.

Our Team

Patrick Chester

Patrick Chester

Managing Director

Over 15 years in operations, design and global technical sales. Set up and ran facilities in the UAE and completed a technology transfer contract in Malaysia.

Paul Harris

Paul Harris

Production Director

Sadly, Paul Harris passed away in 2023. He has been a key to the success of Oiltech Bearings and leaves a legacy for the team at Oiltech Bearings to continue.

Keith Chester

Dr. Keith Chester

Technical Director

Decades of experience in bearing design, manufacturing and repair. An expert in metallurgy, NDT and a true innovator in product and process development.

How We Work

Engineering-Led Approach

Every project is approached from an engineering perspective — ensuring solutions are based on performance, reliability and real operating conditions.

Application-Focused Solutions

We work closely with customers to understand equipment type, performance requirements and failure history — delivering solutions that are practical and effective.

Responsive & Flexible

Fast response to urgent requirements, flexible manufacturing and repair capability, and clear communication throughout projects.

Industries & Applications

We support critical rotating equipment across power generation, oil & gas, mining and heavy industry, and marine and offshore.

Focusing on applications such as turbines, compressors, pumps and generators.

Why Customers Choose Oiltech

Dual Capability

OEM-grade manufacturing combined with rapid repair and recovery.

Engineering Expertise

Deep understanding of bearing performance and failure mechanisms.

Reliability Focused

Solutions designed to improve uptime and reduce risk.

Flexible Partner

Responsive support for both planned and urgent requirements.

We understand that the components we supply and repair are often critical to plant operation. Our focus is on delivering reliable, high-quality components, supporting customers during critical situations, and providing solutions that improve long-term performance.

Join Our Team

We are a young and dynamic company, continually investing in our production facilities to expand our product range and capabilities. We are keen to hire people at all levels with industry specific knowledge.

If you are interested in working for us, please contact us by email: recruitment@oiltechbrg.com

Looking for a Reliable Engineering Partner?

Whether you require manufacturing, repair or technical support, Oiltech is ready to help.