Vesconite saves the day with quick turnaround and delivery

Vesconite Bearings has further improved its impressive production times on extra large bearings. The company recently received an emergency repair enquiry for two extra large marine bearings of 295kg and 335kg, respectively. To meet the customer’s need, the standard lead time of four days had to be significantly reduced.

Production turnaround of the two bearings was two days.

Vesconite Bearings is aiming to reduce production times of large bearings even further over the coming year, down to 24 hours.

Given the significant costs associated with dry docking, turnaround and delivery is a critical deciding factor in this segment of the marine market.

With these ongoing developments Vesconite is positioned to compete with any global producer of marine bearings, and is fast becoming the supplier of choice among international clients relying on quick turnaround and delivery.

THE CHALLENGE

The shipping client urgently required two large replacement rudder bearings.

THE VESCONITE SOLUTION

Vesconite Bearings produced and dispatched the order within two days.

NO
DELAMINATION
DIMENSIONALLY
STABLE
CORROSION-
FREE
NO
SLIP-STICK
SHAFT-
FRIENDLY
HIGH LOAD
CAPACITY
LOW FRICTION
IN WET AND DRY
MAINTENANCE-
FREE
6 reasons why Vesconite rudder bearings are the better choice
  • Vesconite exhibits no swelling and is dimensionally stable in water. Unlike nylon, it is not affected by water absorption.
  • With a design loading of 30MPa (4,250psi), Vesconite is able to withstand high loads.
  • Vesconite offers superior performance compared to other materials. Bronze requires lubrication and has a higher friction coefficient. Unlike Vesconite, elastomers and laminated materials tend to swell; and rubber is associated with high friction and stick-slip – this can result in shaft wear and vibration.
  • Vesconite does not require lubrication, and can operate without greasing. This complies with environmental regulations on oil contamination.
  • Vesconite reduces shaft wear as there is no metal-on-metal contact. The material’s low friction also results in longer-lasting shafts.
  • With one of the world’s largest ready-to-ship stock ranges, Vesconite orders can be dispatched and delivered world-wide within 48 hours.
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