Techemer - Water-Lubricated Bearings & Shaft Seals Manufacturer Since 2008
Techemer guide bearings are engineered for hydro generators and water-lubricated turbine systems. The advanced self-lubricating composite material eliminates the need for pre-start water injection, reduces friction and wear, and maintains consistent operating clearances for long service life, even under transient water conditions.
Minimum Order Quantity: 1
Price: USD, CNY
Packaging Details: Cartoon
Delivery Time: 15working days
Payment Terms: T/T
Supply Ability: 10000
Place of Origin: China
Certification: GB/T19001-2016/ISO9001:2015, China Classification Society
TSTN Water-Lubricated Guide Bearing is designed for hydro generators and water-lubricated turbine systems, providing stable radial support without oil or grease.
Made from self-lubricating TSTN composite material, the bearing delivers low friction, high wear resistance, and long service life. It can operate safely during start-up or temporary water shortage, with no need for pre-water injection, effectively protecting both shaft and bearing surfaces.
Compared with traditional rubber and non-metal bearings, Techemer TSTN guide bearings offer better durability, higher load capacity, and reduced maintenance, making them a reliable and cost-effective solution for modern hydropower applications.
Key Advantages
Self-Lubricating Material
Utilizing Techemer TSTN elastic-plastic alloy integrated with long-term lubricative particles, our bearings offer exceptional self-lubrication and water lubrication properties. This design effectively reduces starting torques, a common issue with traditional rubber turbine guide bearings, thereby protecting the shaft and bearing bushing.
No Pre-Start Water Injection Required
Our bearings eliminate the need for water injection before startup, allowing for transient operations without water or during water shortages, enhancing operational flexibility.
Consistent Performance
The excellent lubricating properties against friction ensure optimal operating clearances over extended periods, maintaining efficiency and reliability.
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Techemer TSTN guide bearings are widely used in hydro generators and hydro turbine systems to support rotating shafts and maintain precise alignment under continuous water lubrication. The advanced composite material combines low friction with excellent wear resistance, ensuring stable operation in large hydropower units.
With high load capacity and reliable self-lubricating performance, Techemer water lubricated guide bearings are ideal for hydro turbines, vertical pumps, and other heavy-duty water-driven equipment requiring long service life and low maintenance.
Common guide bearing materials
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Comparison of material performance of water-conductive bearings |
TSTN |
Rubber |
hRBR |
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Properties |
Unit |
Test Method |
Typical Value |
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Physical Property |
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Density |
g/cm3 |
ASTM D792-08 |
1.17 |
1.15 |
1.11 |
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Mechanical Properties |
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Tensile Strength |
MPa |
ASTM D638-08 |
40.3 |
12.0 |
20.3 |
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Elongation at Break |
% |
ASTM D638-08 |
199 |
400 |
421 |
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Tensile Modulus |
MPa |
ASTM D638-08 |
650 |
<100 |
— |
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Shore A |
° |
ASTM D2240-03 |
— |
65-75 |
93 |
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Shore D |
° |
ASTM D2240-03 |
65 |
— |
— |
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Water Absorption (24h) |
% |
ASTM D570-98 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
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Water Absorption (Saturated) |
% |
ASTM D570-98 |
1.2 |
1 |
1.3 |
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Impact Strength (Notched IZOD) |
J/M |
ASTM D256-06a |
660【P】 |
— |
— |
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Compressive Strength(10%) |
MPa |
ASTM D695-08 |
23 |
0.5 |
3.8 |
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Modulus Compression |
MPa |
ASTM D695-08 |
430 |
103 |
220 |
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Permanent Skewness |
% |
ASTM D395-03 |
— |
27 |
13 |
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Maximum Operating Pressure (dynamic) |
MPa |
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10 |
0.5 |
3 |
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Maximum Operation Temperature (in water) |
℃ |
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70 |
70 |
70 |
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Maximum Operation Temperature (Dry) |
℃ |
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110 |
100 |
110 |
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Tribology Property |
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DIN Abrasion (Dry) |
mm3 |
ASTM D5963-04 |
138 |
158 |
84 |
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Extreme PV (Water Lubrication) |
MPa·m/s |
GB 7948-87 |
101.3 |
— |
— |
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Extreme PV (Dry Friction) |
MPa·m/s |
GB 7948-87 |
1.69 |
— |
— |
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Coefficient of Dynamic Friction (Water) |
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GB 7948-87 |
0.01-0.05 |
0.08 |
0.02-0.06 |
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Coefficient of Dynamic Friction (Dry) |
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ASTM D3702-94 |
— |
— |
— |
Material Performances
GB/T 9867, ISO 4649 and ASTM D5963 Relative Volume Wears Comparison (mm³)
Partial data from THORDON product description
Under the same conditions, Techemer elastoplastic alloy has less wear than other common nonmetal bearing materials, and some of its models are even better than imported materials,which means Techemer bearing has longer service life, higher reliability and lower maintenance cost.
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