LIFA PROPELLER Self-lubricating Bronze Bearing Pad For Marine Steering Gear, Heavy-duty Sliding Support Fittings

LIFA PROPELLER specializes in manufacturing self-lubricating bronze bearing pads for marine steering gear, an essential sliding support fitting for marine steering systems and heavy deck machinery. Designed for low-speed and heavy-load marine working conditions, it effectively reduces mechanical abrasion and ensures stable operation of vessel steering and deck equipment over long voyages.

This bearing pad is integrally cast from high-wear-resistant aluminum bronze with compact and uniform texture. It features outstanding seawater corrosion resistance and extrusion resistance, suitable for high-salinity and humid offshore environments without rust, crack or deformation after long-term service. Dense oil storage holes are evenly distributed on the inner surface to reserve lubricating oil and form a consistent oil film during operation, delivering long-lasting self-lubrication and minimizing metal friction loss.

Designed in a U-shaped bent structure with standard flange mounting holes on both ends, the pad can be directly bolted for easy installation and disassembly. It is widely applied to steering shafts, deck lifting machinery and various low-speed sliding support positions on vessels. With strong toughness and excellent pressure resistance, it resists scratch and peeling under continuous heavy loads and low-speed reciprocating movement, greatly extending the service life of matched equipment.

Different from ordinary non-lubricated bushings, LIFA PROPELLER bronze bearing pads rely on built-in oil holes for continuous oil supply, eliminating frequent shutdown lubrication and cutting vessel maintenance labor and costs. Customization on size, hole spacing and radian is available according to clients' equipment drawings to fit non-standard assembly requirements of various tonnage vessels and deck machinery.

We can provide corresponding classification society documents to meet vessel inspection standards. Whether for new ship equipment assembly or replacement of worn parts on aged vessels, LIFA PROPELLER self-lubricating bronze bearing pads offer durable and reliable support solutions. Our integral casting technology and self-lubricating structure solve common industry pain points including easy abrasion and complicated maintenance of offshore heavy-duty machinery.