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Michell Bearings secures PTFE conversion at Sir Adam Beck Hydropower Station

Posted: 3rd March 2022

As part of a progressive upgrade programme, Michell Bearings is contracted to supply PTFE thrust pads replacing the current Babbitt solution within two historic turbine generator units.

PTFE Thrust Bearing Conversion Improves Operations at Hydropower Station

Posted: 14th July 2020

We have completed a thrust bearing conversion from white metal (babbitt) to polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) at the Tennessee Valley Authority Norris Dam.

White Metal Journal Pad Repair in Under 24 Hours

Posted: 10th March 2020

Michell Bearings has completed a white metal journal pad repair for a nuclear power station.

1950s Hydropower Station Bearing Repair

Posted: 4th February 2020

Michell Bearings has recently completed a re-engineered upgrade to the main generator bearings at a hydro power station in the north west of Scotland.