Michell Bearings hydrodynamic propeller shaft bearing and thrust block

As the inventor of the hydrodynamic bearing in 1905, we have continued to develop our product range to meet the changing needs of industry.
Michell Bearings marine and naval line shaft bearings are designed to support radial downward loads and are fully self-contained, general purpose, modular assemblies to meet customers’ requirements.
We have over 100 years of experience in designing main propulsion thrust blocks for all types of surface ships and submarines.
We have an extensive installed base of equipment on all types of marine vessels including mega yachts, cruise ships, ice breakers, research ships, patrol vessels, auxiliary vessels, frigates, destroyers, aircraft carriers and submarines.

[@wmden1]

That tin based, white metal alloy, bearing, in the automobile industry, is known as babbit. Most engine main, rod, and cam shaft bearings are still made of it. Ingenious material.

[@najinkunnath6009]

Excellent video !

[@uctrungtran6913]

nice video

[@adnangulzar3179]

Nice info

[@anilkumar-tw3ko]

Thanks sir

[@leiliu6140]

Very nice

[@user-uw1wq9rj8g]

I've never imagined that even the vessel's shaft bearings even needs cooling system

[@patrikkovacik5481]

I would really much like to know. What software did you use to make this video? I am an university student and I would like to make such a video for my upcoming bachelor thesis. Thanks alot!

[@michellbearings3921]

Hello Patrik, thank you for your comment. See software below:
- Adobe Photoshop (texturing)
- 3Ds Max (modelling, animation)
- Arnold (materials, light, render)
- Adobe After Effects (pass compositing, text, colour correct, edit, sound and export)

[@beachboardfan9544]

Any contamination detection? Like salt water infiltration...

[@michellbearings3921]

Hi, thanks for your comment! Yes, our bearings can be supplied with a variety of instruments or sensors including water contamination detection.

[@tjcambre5236]

Can this be used and submarines?

[@michellbearings3921]

Thanks for commenting! Please visit our website to find out more about the applications we supply to: www.michellbearings.com/applications/

[@iplmachining]

this mins that oil leaks to ocean water because your sill will eventually leak

[@danjw318]

My dad works for them people

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Dan Jw “Those people”

[@volkertstoll5261]

I am 40 years too old !!!!!

[@sebeszczen3]

nice video but had to turn off this annoying music