Literature & Knowledge Center

A General Guide to Hydrodynamic Bearings

A guide to fluid film bearing fundamentals, common applications, and what to look for in design, operation, and troubleshooting.

LEG Directed Lubrication Thrust & Journal Bearings

An overview of LEG directed lubrication thrust and journal designs that reduce hot oil carryover, lower operating temperature, and cut…

Kingsbury Journal Bearings

An overview of tilting pad journal bearing designs, options, and application guidance focused on stability, load capacity, and misalignment tolerance.…

KingCole Directed Lubrication Thrust Bearings

An overview of KingCole directed lubrication thrust bearing designs for demanding thrust loads, improved temperature margin, and efficient oil use.…

Low-Profile Directed Lubrication Thrust Bearings

An overview of slim, low-profile LEG thrust bearings for tight axial envelope constraints, with the performance benefits of directed lubrication.…

Equalizing Thrust Bearings

An overview of equalizing thrust bearing designs that distribute axial load across pads to improve reliability and reduce localized wear.…

European-Type Thrust Bearings

An overview of European style thrust bearing designs and sizes, with application notes for common OEM configurations and retrofit needs.…

Repair & Service Guide

A full range of aftermarket services for total customer support, including fluid film bearing repair, upgrades, and retrofits that help…

Equalizing Bearings, Horizontal & Vertical

An overview of equalizing bearing assemblies for horizontal and vertical machines, covering common configurations, design features, and selection notes.

Equalizing Bearings, Marine & Industrial

An overview of equalizing bearing designs for marine and industrial duty, with hardware and lubrication considerations for real operating conditions.

Vertical Hydro Thrust Bearings

An overview of vertical thrust bearing designs for hydro units, including load sharing, thermal performance, and system integration considerations.

Self-Lubricating Thrust/Journal Combination Bearings

An overview of combination thrust and journal bearing assemblies with self-contained lubrication features for specific retrofit and package applications.

The Basics of Axial Clearance in Thrust Bearings

Getting thrust bearing end play right is the key to reliable oil film formation, proper alignment, and long-term bearing health.…

Evolution of a High‑Speed, Light‑Load Phenomenon in Tilting‑Pad Thrust Bearings

Tilting‑pad thrust bearings are normally prized for their stability, yet under very light load and high rotational speed they can…

The Effect of Shoe-Backing Material on the Thermal Performance of aTilting-Pad Thrust Bearing

Tilting‑pad thrust bearings rely on babbitted shoes that become vulnerable as temperatures rise, making heat management a key performance factor.…

Unusual Conditions in High-Speed Turbomachinery Bearings

High‑speed turbomachinery bearings can behave unpredictably even under conditions that appear normal. This paper highlights four such cases—including reverse rotation…

Reducing Power Losses in Tilting Pad Bearings

This paper explores how shear-dependent non-Newtonian lubricants can reduce power losses in tilting pad thrust bearings while maintaining reliability. Test…

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A General Guide to the Principles,Operation and Troubleshooting of Hydrodynamic Bearings

This technical catalog serves as a clear, working reference to the principles, operation, and troubleshooting of hydrodynamic bearings. It explains…

Fluid Film Bearings – Selection, Troubleshooting and Repair

During every second of every day, machines all over the world are working to provide the products we demand. These…

Axial Subsychronous Vibration

Axial subsynchronous vibration (SSV) can appear suddenly in turbomachinery and reach amplitudes large enough to threaten rotor components, thrust bearings,…

Numerical and Experimental Analysis of Starvation in a Tilting Pad Journal Bearing

This paper presents experimental and computational work aimed at understanding how individual pads behave in a tilting pad journal bearing…

Troubleshooting Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings

Tilting pad thrust bearings are generally reliable, but when distress occurs, understanding the underlying cause is essential for preventing recurrence.…

Dr. Albert Kingsbury

This catalog offers a detailed portrait of Albert Kingsbury, tracing the life, work, and character of the inventor whose tilting‑pad…

The Kingsbury Bearing Centennial Celebration

This commemorative catalog traces the first ninety years of Kingsbury’s engineering legacy, from Albert Kingsbury’s original fluid film thrust bearing…

Kingsbury: Celebrating 90 years of innovation.1912-2002

This commemorative catalog traces the first ninety years of Kingsbury’s engineering legacy, from Albert Kingsbury’s original fluid film thrust bearing…

The Kingsbury Bearing at Holtwood

This catalog documents the origin and enduring impact of the first Kingsbury fluid‑film thrust bearing, installed at the Holtwood Hydroelectric…

Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow: Building A Legacy

Welding with Purpose – Sam’s Story at Kingsbury.

Realistic Job Preview – Welcome to Kingsbury

Kingsbury Bearings for Turbines, Steam and Gas

This catalog details Kingsbury thrust and journal bearings designed specifically for steam and gas turbine service. It explains bearing fundamentals,…

Kingsbury Bearings for Centrifugal Pumps

This catalog documents Kingsbury thrust and journal bearing designs developed specifically for centrifugal pump service. It covers horizontal and vertical…

The Kingsbury Guide Book

This guide presents a comprehensive overview of Kingsbury thrust and journal bearings for industrial and marine applications. It explains the…

Kingsbury Bearings for Dredge Pumps & Dredge Propulsion

This catalog focuses on Kingsbury thrust and journal bearings developed for heavy‑duty dredge pump and dredge propulsion service. It explains…

Kingsbury Bearings for Marine Propulsion

This catalog documents Kingsbury thrust and journal bearings designed specifically for marine propulsion service. It covers bearing selection, mounting, lubrication,…

Self‑Aligning Equalized Thrust Bearings for Horizontal and Vertical Applications

This catalog documents the dimensions, load capacities, and typical mountings of Kingsbury self‑aligning equalized thrust bearings for both horizontal and…