Flange bearing unit SM

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RENK flange-mounted bearings in the SM series were specially developed for use as an engine bearing in naval applications. Designed for steeply inclined positions, the construction enables self-lubricating and therefore extremely quiet operation. Seawater resistant finned tube coolers integrated into the oil sump ensure optimal cooling performance. Because the bearing shell is installed in the housing with a ball joint, the effort of aligning the bearing is reduced to a minimum and edge strain is prevented. Depending on the requirements, either hydrodynamic thrust surfaces or the tried-and-tested RENK RD slide shoes are integrated directly into the supporting body of the bearing shell to enable use as a fixed bearing. A bearing housing made of gray cast iron is used in the standard version. When it comes to special applications, we offer decades of experience in developing customer-specific solutions with bearing housings in welded designs. Features Bearing design tailored especially to shipbuilding applications Optimized design has been tried and tested in numerous applications Self-lubricating operation despite highly inclined positions Overhaul and maintenance possible for installed shaft Noise and vibrations during operation are generally low Efficient condition monitoring thanks to easy evaluation of the bearing temperature Available as a package with numerous combination options