Maritex Bearings are purpose made for seawater and uniquely designed for the dual purposes of water lubricated hydro-dynamic high speed rotating shafts as well as completely self-lubricating slow speed applications such as rudder and ride control bearings. Intended for ambient marine operating temperatures the material has outstanding dimensional stability for both wet & dry operating conditions.
Maritex Bearings in Silty Water
When operating for extended periods in silty water, customers with vessels operating in both temperate and tropical waters have reported that Maritex Aquarius propeller shaft bearings perform extremely well. In fact the performance of Maritex Aquarius bearings operating in silty water is well beyond their expectations.
Maritex Bearings Rry Running
In addition to being developed specifically for long term immersion in seawater, Maritex bearing material is outstanding in dry conditions. It is a hard wearing, low friction, tough bearing material made from high strength thermoset resin reinforced with synthetic fibres.
Excellent Wear Characteristics
Unique reinforced Novalac resin composite provides outstanding strength and durability.
Superior Dimensional Stability
Non-melting, outstanding creep resistance and higher operating temperature together with natural lubricity permits unrivalled dry running capability.
Low and High-Speed Applications
Easily handles dry or wet operation at low speed e.g. hinge type rudder bearings as well as high speed continuous water lubricated propeller shaft bearings.
Easy to Machine
Virtually zero dust and smell, no tip wear and no annoying ribboning swarf.
Antifouling Properties
Mechanical: unique synthetic fibres resist and scrub out potentially harmful abrasives.
Chemical: material contains chemicals to reduce marine growth.
Australian Designed and Manufactured
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Lloyds Approval
Maritex Grade 1810 is Lloyd’s Register Type Approved and Maritex AQUARIUS® is in the process of gaining type approval