Tilt Pad Thrust Bearings target electric submersible pumps.

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Intended for high-temperature electric submersible pumps, Hidrax™ HT Thrust Bearings can sustain unit loads of 1,160 psi at oil bath temperatures up to 572°F. Units are constructed with hard ceramic materials and durable tungsten carbide lining on tilting pads and thrust collar. Available in sizes up to 8 in., with center or offset pivot designs, bearings offer drop-in replacement option for equipment requiring increased load capacity at high temperatures.



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Waukesha Bearings® Introduces Tilt Pad Thrust Bearings for High-Temperature ESPs



Pewaukee, WI, – At last month’s Pump & Turbomachinery Symposia, Waukesha Bearings® featured its new Hidrax™ HT thrust bearing for high-temperature electric submersible pumps (ESPs). The Hidrax HT tilt pad thrust bearing can sustain unit loads of 8 MPa (1160 psi) at oil bath temperatures up to 300°C (572°F).



Technological advances in steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) are increasing ESP operating temperatures and placing increased demands on the thrust bearings located in the motor seal/protector section of the ESP string.



“Waukesha Bearings is staying ahead of industry needs through our continual investment in research and development,” explained Chief Engineer Barry Blair. “With this high-temperature tilt pad thrust bearing, we are building on more than 30 years of experience in advanced materials development, testing and implementation.”



View more information on the Hidrax HT thrust bearing.



The Hidrax HT bearing is a drop-in replacement option for equipment requiring increased load capacity at high temperatures. The bearing is available in sizes up to 200 mm (8"), with center or offset pivot designs. Given the hardness of the Hidrax HT bearing surface, the rotating thrust collar surface must be hard as well. Waukesha Bearings can supply an appropriate thrust collar that is designed to work well with the Hidrax HT bearing.



The Hidrax tilt pad thrust bearing platform is well-proven with polymer surfaces, with 200,000 supplied to date. Polymer Hidrax bearings have a rated unit load of 8 MPa (1160 psi) and oil bath temperature of 200°C (392°F).



Read more about advanced material bearings from Waukesha Bearings.



About Waukesha Bearings

Waukesha Bearings® is a global leader in the design and manufacture of engineered hydrodynamic bearings and brush seals. Optimized for top performance in oil & gas, power generation, marine and industrial markets, Waukesha Bearings products are engineered to provide low power consumption, reduced operating temperatures, and increased reliability and efficiency. Typical applications include gas, steam and hydro turbines, centrifugal gas compressors, gearboxes, pumps and motors. Waukesha Bearings is an operating company of Dover. Additional information is available at www.waukeshabearings.com.



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