Primary Sedimentation Tank Bearings

In 2010, a trial was run at Water Care Mangere where Thordon SXL bearings replaced greased white metal (Babbitt) bearings in the Primary Sedimentation Tanks. The shafts are made of mild steel and they run 24/7 at a very slow speed. One of the issues with the greased Babbitt bearings is the grease lines as they can be subject to damage from sticks, rags or trash moving through the tank.

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