Self Lubricating Bearings and Drive Shafts

KAron®

Developed in the 1970´s, the KAron® bearing liner system has been repeatedly selected for use in the most demanding aviation and marine applications.

Noted for its high performance and low wear rate, KAron has become an ideal replacement for self-lubricating PTFE fabric-lined bearings.

Qualified to Mil-B-81820 and other military specifications, KAron is used in thousands of locations in jet aircraft, helicopters, ships, and selected industrial applications.

Aviation & Marine Bearings

KAflex®

The maintenance-free, non-lubricated driveshaft.

Helicopter flight maneuvers generate high misalignment between the engine and the transmission, which must be accommodated by the connecting driveshaft. Such driveshaft´s, which rotate at speeds over 6000 RPM, often incorporate grease lubrication and seals. Designs of this type are susceptible to loss of lubrication, which results in overheating and possible failure, a major safety concern.

The KAflex driveshaft is a mechanical drive coupling, which requires no lubrication or seals, and transmits power while accommodating high angular misalignment and length change through the use of flexible rectangular frames.. A fail-safe feature enables the coupling to continue to transmit power even in the unlikely event of a failure in a load-carrying member.

KAflex driveshaft´s are custom designed for specific applications and selected because they offer superior, maintenance-free performance with extended "on condition" service-life, resulting in unequaled reliability, increased readiness and cost effectiveness.

They are supplied either as individual couplings or as complete driveshaft´s.

KAron®  Hydro Bearings

Environmentally Friendly

Specially designed for the hydro power industry.  Using Kamatics' proven KAron self-lubricating liner and a variety of backing materials including composites, Kamatics can offer bearings and bushings for Turbines, Valves, Locks & Gates, Bridge Bearings, Mooring Bits, Penstocks, and Chain.   Read More

Features: No lubrication required Low friction High load capacity Field machinable

Benefits: Eco-friendly Extended service life No maintenence Refurbish existing bronze bushings

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