Turbine Bearing Repairs

Renewal Parts Maintenance can open, inspect, disassemble, and repair any steam turbine bearings of any size. We even have experience with the restoration and troubleshooting of unusual one-of-a-kind and special application turbine bearings. However, we are best known for, and specialize in the repair and refurbishment of tapered land thrust bearings.

  • Tapered Land Thrust

    Trouble shooting the source of differential thrust bearing temperatures can be frustrating and costly especially if load reduction action is required.  RPM has earned the trust of many customers to design, manufacture and repair tapered land thrust bearings since 1984. We offer profiling of fixtures, material upgrades and performance monitoring instrumentation. Short cycle delivery is also available as needed.

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    For additional information: Please contact Steve DeCrow at Renewal Parts Maintenance by calling 440-946-0082.

  • Tilt Pad Thrust

    Trouble shooting the source of differential thrust bearing temperatures can be frustrating and costly especially if load reduction action is required. A tilt pad thrust bearing retrofit can be a cost effective solution when sole plate settling or other foundation changes have created an undesirable alignment condition. We offer predictable bump check shim sizing and complete assembly (leveling links, base rings, pivot buttons) reconditioning. Clients otions also include material upgrades and performance monitoring instrumentation as well as short cycle delivery.

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    For additional information: Please contact Steve DeCrow at Renewal Parts Maintenance by calling 440-946-0082.

  • Elliptical Journal

    The list of potential conditions contributing to unstable rotor vibration trends can be endless. RPM has helped many customers eliminate the undesirable effects of oil whip or steam whirl by designing, manufacturing and repairing elliptical bearings. We offer spherical mounting and insulated mounting restoration, performance monitoring instrumentationand short cycle delivery as needed.

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    For additional information: Please contact Steve DeCrow at Renewal Parts Maintenance by calling 440-946-0082.

  • Tilt Pad Journal

    The list of potential conditions contributing to unstable rotor vibration trends can be endless.  A tilt pad journal bearing retrofit can be a cost effective solution when changes in operational practices or steampath modifications have created an undesirable oil whip or steam whirl condition. We offer complete assembly(support discs, alignment pad) reconditioning. We use predictable alignment techniques and provide material upgrades, performance monitoring instrumentation and short cycle delivery.

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    For additional information: Please contact Steve DeCrow at Renewal Parts Maintenance by calling 440-946-0082.