Tilting Pad Journal Bearings

Kingsbury designs and manufactures tilting pad journal bearings that provide stable rotor support for high‑powered industrial machinery. Backed by decades of research and application experience, these hydrodynamic bearings are available with flooded or directed lubrication for turbines, compressors, pumps, and gearboxes in power generation, oil and gas, and industrial service.

Kingsbury LEG (Leading Edge Groove) Journal Bearings are designed for demanding turbomachinery applications where performance, thermal stability, and oil efficiency are critical. The LEG design delivers measurable gains in load capacity, temperature reduction, and power loss mitigation—making it a preferred solution for OEMs and retrofit engineers alike.

Kingsbury’s patented BPG Journal Bearing places the oil delivery groove between pads to optimize flow and reduce power loss. With fewer components and a smaller footprint than flooded designs, the BPG delivers exceptional stability and efficiency in turbines, gearboxes, compressors, and other high-speed rotating machinery.

Kingsbury’s Flooded Lubrication Journal Bearings deliver stable operation and long service life for turbines, compressors, and other rotating machinery. Each bearing uses a pivoted shoe design to maintain consistent oil film support and vibration control under demanding operating conditions.