H4 Maritex composite bearings

Why choose Maritex over other composites/plastics

Lower wear rates
Unique surface chemistry resists marine growth
Superior strength
Does not deform with increased temperature - Non Melting
Thermal expansion grades to suit a wide range of operating temperatures
No corrosion issues with Aluminium carriers
Easy and safe to machine without dust or acrid fumes
Dimensionally stable whilst machining
Non flammable
Does not delaminate
Arctic and Arctic extreme grades for operation in 0 to 50C environment
Fibre reinforced but not fibre wound
No freeze fitting, easier installation
Grades for hot acid or hot caustics
Chemical-Industrial-Marine-Electrical-Mining-Process grades available

Maritex is a premium plain bearing material for high load low speed applications

A unique combination of fibre, resin and lubricants gives extended life and better shaft support

There is no better plain marine bearing material currently available for rudders or water lubricated shafts, as a result of our confidence in this respect we are happy to have Maritex compared directly to any other composite or plastic bearing material

Arctic and arctic extreme grades offer thermal expansion rates to mimic metal carriers

Maritex can be supplied in tube, square, hollow square, discs or sheets. It machines easily without dust and virtually no smell, producing a swarf that is not flammable. You can download a machining calculator from the panel on the left.

Cutlass bearings

25.00mm to 550.00mm shaft finished to size or available as blank OD for finishing. Clearance or press fit. Clearance details available on downloadable sizeing chart link to the left.

Lloyds certificated for class vessels.

Rudder bearings

for dry oil or water lubricated bearings available in lengths over 1.00m

Lloyds certificated for class vessels

Stabiliser bearings

Improve the life of high load stabiliser bearings with Maritex. Proven in a number of vessels that have experienced premature failure with alternatives.

Bearing pads

from saw mill slide tables to slipway pads and weapons guides. Maritex can be supplied in sheet form

Thrust washers

Bearing sheets can be cut and finished for close tolerance thrust washers for pumps or pivots

Goose neck, rigging sheave bushes

High load, low speed applications running dry over a wide temperature range

Pump bushes

for oil or water lubricated pumps. Oil bushes can be supplied for sealed systems incorporating circulating oil system

Crane bushes

High load low speed bushes made to fine tolerances.

Samples available for testing

Call us with your requirements we can develop bearing material to suit your application.

Hydraulic systems

Wear rings for high shock loads, Maritex is used in large mining systems

GRP stern tube

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Maritex Bearing Material Tel: +44 (0)1822 852466

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