• APS quotes the repair quickly, either verbally over the telephone or with a written fax quote.  Ask us for a copy of our easy-to-use Request for Quote form.
• APS totally engineers, blueprints, consults with you, the customer,  and assumes responsibility for the repair.
• APS co-ordinates the order, performs the Babbitt repair, arranges transportation and returns the repair to you... pronto!

Babbitt bearing repair is more than just replacing Babbitt.  We totally and completely recondition the bearing, insulate if necessary, clean any water jackets, re-machine the oil grooves, and return the bearing housing to specifications.

Non Destructive Testing

• Ultrasonic
  Two in house Quality certified technicians assure testing adheres to SNC-TC-1A Level II Compliance
  
  
• Liquid Penetrant
  Two in house Quality certified technicians assure testing adheres to MIL Std 271 F

Quality Assurance Pledge   

• Calibration
  All micrometers, standards, testing machines, and surface tables are calibrated professionally on a scheduled basis.
  
  
• Babbitt
  Only Virgin Turbine Grades 2 and 3 Tin, Tego & Grade 7 Lead Base are Utilized.
  Chemical analysis tests and samples of the Babbitt used are furnished as requested.
     
• Machining
  Surface finish to 32 RMS is Typical for Bearings
  Surface finish to 6BL or better is Typical for Thrust Collars
  Bore tolerances holding to .001

Methods of Repair

• Centrifugal Casting
  Two spin fixtures - Size Capability to 4' OD
  Variable spin speeds that adhere to OEM specifications
  Electronic Temperature controlled Preheating and Cooling
  
  
• Static Pour
  Ability to pour One Ton continuously
  
  
• Tig Weld
  Controls heat distortion in many critical bearings