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bulletAPS 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.
bulletAPS totally engineers, blueprints, consults with you, the customer,  and assumes responsibility for the repair 
bulletAPS 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

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Ultrasonic

 

Two in house Quality certified technicians assure testing adheres to 

SNC-TC-1A Level II Compliance

 

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Liquid Penetrant

 

Two in house Quality certified technicians assure testing adheres to 

MIL Std 271 F

 

 

Quality Assurance Pledge

 

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Calibration

 

All micrometers, standards, testing machines, and surface tables are calibrated professionally on a scheduled basis.

 

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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.

 

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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:

 

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Centrifugal Casting

 

Two spin fixtures - Size Capability to 4' OD

Variable spin speeds that adhere to OEM specifications

Electronic Temperature controlled Preheating and Cooling

 

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Static Pour

 

Ability to pour One Ton continuously

 

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Tig Weld

 

Controls heat distortion in many critical bearings

 

 

 

Over 134 years of Stable Workforce Babbitt Bearing Experience insures you of

Simply... The Best!

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