Engineered Bearing Solutions for Every Application — From Standard Designs to Custom Configurations
A comprehensive range of hydrodynamic bearings designed for turbines, compressors and heavy industrial machinery — with flexibility to meet both standard and application-specific requirements.
Oiltech offers a range of proven hydrodynamic bearing designs based on established industry standards.
These standard configurations provide a reliable starting point for many applications and can be manufactured to specification, interchanged with existing designs, or customised and optimised for specific operating conditions — combining standardisation with engineering flexibility.
How To Select The Right Bearing
Choosing the correct bearing depends on your application requirements.
Key Selection Factors
- Load and speed
- Equipment type (turbine, compressor, pump)
- Lubrication method
- Stability and vibration requirements
Different bearing types are suited to different applications — selecting the right configuration is critical to performance and reliability.
Product Range
Product Details
Fixed Profile Journal Bearings (A, B, C Series)
Designed for a wide range of industrial applications requiring robust and reliable radial support.
- Pumps, gearboxes and lower speed rotating equipment
- Cylindrical, elliptical (lemon bore) and offset designs
- Multi-lobe (3 or 4 lobe) profiles
- Flanged and location face options
Tilt Pad Journal Bearings (T Series)
Used in high-speed and high-performance turbomachinery.
- Steam and gas turbines, compressors
- Tilting pads for improved stability
- Flooded or directed lubrication
- Centre or offset pivot configurations
Thrust Bearings (J & M Series)
Designed to manage axial loads in rotating equipment.
- J Series — Equalising thrust bearings for load sharing across multiple pads
- M Series — Modular thrust bearings for flexible configurations
- Critical for controlling axial movement and load distribution
Combined Bearing Assemblies
Integrated solutions combining radial and axial load support.
- Journal + thrust bearing combinations
- Compact, application-specific designs
- Used in turbines and compressors
Seals & Auxiliary Components
Supporting system performance and reliability:
- Labyrinth seals
- Oil rings and deflectors
- Lead-lined and specialised sealing solutions
Materials & Performance
All bearings are manufactured using high-quality materials suitable for demanding applications.
Whitemetal Linings
Whitemetal (Babbitt) linings to BS3332 / ASTM B23 standards.
Backing Materials
Steel and bronze backings. Copper-chrome-zirconium (CCZ) for high load and high speed applications.
Instrumentation
All products can be machined and supplied with thermocouples or RTDs.
Engineering & Customisation
Standard product ranges are often the starting point — not the final solution.
Oiltech can modify designs for improved performance, adapt geometry to suit operating conditions, upgrade materials for demanding applications, and integrate instrumentation such as RTDs and thermocouples.
Delivering application-specific solutions, not just standard products.
Every product can be supported by design and analysis, re-engineering and reverse engineering, manufacturing and repeat supply, and repair and refurbishment — ensuring full lifecycle support.
Why Oiltech
Proven Product Range
Standard designs aligned with industry requirements.
Engineering Flexibility
Customisation and optimisation for specific applications.
High-Performance Materials
Designed for demanding operating conditions.
Integrated Capability
From design and manufacture to repair and upgrade.
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