Stern Tube Bearing · Shaft Line Equipment
Combining the best features of both SIMPLAN axial and SIMPLEX radial bearings, SKF Marine GmbH’s SIMPLAN-SC is designed to provide robust support for propulsion shaft lines. This bearing system is tailored to meet the specific demands of each propulsion shaft design, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Common issues such as wear in wave bearings during coastal or shallow water operations due to sand and silt, oil leaks from seals causing environmental damage, propeller blade cavitation erosion, and misalignment leading to uneven bearing wear are effectively addressed by the SIMPLAN-SC’s advanced design. To maintain peak performance, SKF Marine GmbH recommends keeping essential spare parts like sealing elements and wear measurement tools on board, with a lead time of 4-8 weeks for replacements. Regular maintenance is crucial; during docking, it is important to measure bearing play and inspect the propeller. Daily drain inspections of the shaft seal are necessary to prevent oil loss, and quarterly oil analysis helps monitor system health. The SIMPLAN-SC (combination of SIMPLAN axial and SIMPLEX radial) ensures that these critical components operate efficiently, even in challenging maritime environments.
What our service work and the manufacturer documentation say about keeping this model running.
Bearing clearance measurement at drydock. Daily drain inspection of shaft seal. Oil analysis quarterly. Propeller inspection at drydock.
SKF Marine GmbH: Dichtungs-Elemente und Verschleißmesswerkzeuge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 4-8 Wochen.
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