News
SandStopper™ If you want to protect a conventional water lubricated bearing from excessive wear caused by sand and silt there is a solution. SandStopper™ only allows clean water into the bearing/shaft water layer, effectively preventing the bearing from wearing. |
Seatorque. Port of London launch new pilot boat design running Seatorque drive system. click on image to see full article.
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RNLI 2010 The RNLI are in the process of updating the Severn class offshore lifeboats with new props from Clements and changing the old Spurs scissor action rope cutters for QuicKutters™ to enhance the performance. We have quicKutters™ fitted to vessels capable of 50knts and none have shown any loss of performance or cavitation since fitting the cutters. |
METS 2010 We launch the latest in bearing material technology with a very high load low friction material known as Maritex 1-50. Already succesful in trials onboard an award winning super yacht. Maritex 1-50 offers lower friction than teflon with the strength to support loads in excess of 100Mpa (ested to over 200Mpa so well within its capabilities)
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Seaworks 2010 15th -17th June Until next June keep an eye on seawork news bulletins from mercator media and maritime journal. |
METS saw an increased interest in Maritex from a wide range of inustries that have been using composite bearings such as crane manufacturers to stern gear suppliers. New applications suited to this high load/high temperature low friction material will soon be on trial following meetings at METS with a wide range of industries.. |

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