Journal Bearings

PBW Bearings offer advanced journal bearings, also known as sleeve or slide bearings, designed to support rotating shafts, referred to as journals, within stationary housings. Known for their simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and exceptional load-handling capacity, our bearings are essential components across industries. They rely on a high-quality lubricating film to minimize friction, enabling smooth and efficient rotation, making them indispensable for a wide range of mechanical systems.

Our journal bearings are meticulously designed with three key components: an outer housing, a rotating journal, and a premium lubricant. Lubrication is pivotal in reducing wear and enhancing performance, with our bearings using high-grade grease that ensures reliable operation under diverse conditions. With advanced features such as tilting-pad mechanisms, PBW Bearings provide superior stability, effectively mitigating oil whirl and self-excited vibrations even in the most demanding environments.

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PBW journal bearings excel in applications ranging from engines and powertrains to compressors, turbines, pumps, and electric motors. We offer both sleeve bearings, for continuous surface support, and tilting-pad bearings, designed to address stability challenges in high-speed and high-power operations. Our bearings are engineered to withstand dynamic loads and compensate for shaft misalignments, ensuring optimal performance in every application.

As machinery evolves with higher speeds and power densities, PBW Bearings continuously innovate to meet these challenges. While fixed-profile designs suit specific conditions, our tilting-pad journal bearings stand out by eliminating instabilities and accommodating misalignments. The adaptability and precision of PBW Bearings make them an essential component in modern industrial systems, ensuring durability, reliability, and peak performance wherever required.