160202c Millwright Plain Bearings Bearings and Seals Second PeriodTable of Contents Objective One Plain Bearings Journal Bearings. Types of Radial Loads . Types of Radial Bearing: Bushings. 8 Types of Bushingg........ 28 Hydrodynamic Bearings 13, Hydrostatic Bearings. 18 Oil Lift Joumal Bearing Hybrid Bearings Thrust Bearing: Flat PlateThrust Bearing: 23 Tapered Land Thrust Bearings. 24 The Tilting Pad Thrust Bearing 25 Oil Lift Thrust Bearing .28 Magnetic Bearings 28 Gas-Lubricated Bearings 31 Aerodynamic Bearings. Aerostatic Bearings. Construction of Gas Lubricated Journal and Thrust Bearings. Objective Two. Desirable Characteristics of Plain Bearing Materials .. Babbit Other Plain Bearing Metals Copper/Lead and Lead/Bronze Bearings. AluminunvTin and Aluminum Teflon... Objective Three.. Split Bearing Installation Installation of Bearing Inserts (Shells) in Housings Installation of Bearings Installation of Inserts in Connecting Rods Bushing Replacement .. Thrust Bearing Installation. Magnetic Bearing Installation Gas-Lubricated Bearing Installation Objective Four Personal Protection Working Environment Objective Five...... Introduction to Babbitt Bearing Pouring Fitting a Bearing Methods of Measuring the Clearance . Self-Test... Self-Test Answers.Plain Bearings Rationale Why is it important for you to learn this skill? Plain bearings are widely used in all types of rotating equipment such as turbines, generators, pumps, gearboxes, engines and compressors. In order to maintain machinery that runs on plain bearings, you need an understanding of how these bearings work. You may be required to replace or manufacture plain bearings. Outcome When you have completed this module, you will be able to: Describe the application, installation and remanufacture of plain bearings. Objectives 1. Describe the construction, function and application of plain bearings. 2. Describe the characteristics of the common plain bearing materials. 3. Describe the installation of plain bearings. 4. Describe appropriate safety measures applicable to Babbitt pouring, 5. Describe Babbitt pouring and fitting procedures Introduction In this module, you are introduced to the different types of plain bearings and how each type is used. You also become acquainted with the various materials that are used in plain bearings. The module describes how to install these bearings as well as how to pour and fit Babbitt bearings. ToodORepT 1 doe Copyright Alberta Learning,