2016

Compact Equalizing Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings

-CE Series

SUND, A LEADING SUPPLIER OF ADVANCED

HYDRODYNAMIC BEARINGS AND TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS.

Hunan SUND Industrial and Technological Co.,LTD

ADD : No. 9 Chayuan Road,National High-Tech Area,

Xiangtan City,Hunan Province,China
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We developed CK, CE, and CA series of tilting pad
thrust bearings to meet customers’ unique
requirements. They are available with a broad range
of design features such as flooded lubrication or
directed lubrication, point contact pivot or line
contact pivot, center pivoted pads or offset pivoted
pads, Cu-Cr backed pads or lead-free Babbitt pads,
hydrostatic jacking or not, and so on. All are
designed to optimize performance and meet the
unique requirements of different turbo machinery.
The CE series compact equalizing tilting pad thrust
bearings and CK non-equalizing tilting pad thrust
bearings are of similar size and offer unprecedented
choice and flexibility to machine builders. We could
provide special design for customer to reduce
power losses, oil flow and pad temperatures, and
address industry-wide issues such as axial
vibration.
For more details please refer to catalog of CA,CE
and CK series tilting pad thrust bearings.

Applications: Pumps, Motors, Compressors,

Turbines, Generators and Gearboxes.
 Description
2 Design Features

CE series compact equalizing tilting pad thrust bearings, developed by SUND, is a new design based on CK CE series compact equalizing tilting pad thrust bearings are mainly include the following components: thrust
series non-equalizing tilting pad thrust bearings adding a set of leveling elements. The pads are pads, base ring, upper and lower leveling plates, positioning screws (or nozzles) and adjusting plate
interchangeable between CE and CK series bearings. With its modular design, CE series compact equalizing (spacers). Find Figure 2 and 3 below for the specific structure.
tilting pad thrust bearings has the interchangeability with other ranges of bearings, can be used to replace
bearings on existing machines.
SUND’s CE series compact tilting pad thrust bearings are designed to evenly transmit axial shaft load into the
foundation or machine support of rotating apparatus by the hydrodynamic oil film generated between thrust
collar and tilting thrust pads. Working surface touch each other only at the instant of start up and shut down.
Otherwise, these surfaces are separated by the fluid film, so surface wear is minimal. CE series compact
tilting pad thrust bearings are mainly used in high/medium speed and high/medium load applications such as
compressors, gearboxes, turbines and pump, etc.
With its self-aligning ability and the self-equalizing of pads, the equalizing tilting pad thrust bearings allow
certain degree of misalignment on shaft and bearings housing. When there is uneven load between pads due
to machining or installation deviation, the equalizing structure of bearings could adjust the load between pads
so as to achieve even temperature distribution between pads. Therefore, compared with CK series non-
equalizing tilting pad thrust bearings, CE series bearings, with higher load capacity, are more applicable for
high speed and heavy load application.
SUND’s CE series compact equalizing tilting pad thrust bearings offers many operating advantages,
01 including: 02
◆Higher load capacity
◆Superior damping characteristics and ability of absorbing shock force
◆Longer lifetime: life span equal to that of the machine
◆Versatility in application Figure 2 CE Series compact Equalizing Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings
◆Self-equalizing
CE series compact equalizing tilting pad thrust bearings has the advantages of simple, compact and
interchangeability. The thrust pads are optimized to suitable for different sizes of bearings housing to bear
different loads. Figure 1 shows the typical specification of thrust pads, including 8-pad and 11-pad design.
Please contact with SUND engineers for any other designs.

6-pad Larger sizes or customer

designed thrust bearings can
be supplied as per customer’s
requirements, if you need more
information please contact with
SUND engineers.
8-pad
Increase load capacity
Decrease power loss

Figure 1 Typical Thrust Positioning

Thrust pads
Leveling
screws Base ring Adjusting plate Bearings assembly
11-pad Pads Specification plate

14-pad

Figure 3



CE Series Thrust Bearings Part Schematic

 2.1 Thrust Pad 2.2 Base Ring

The body of thrust pad is made of Grade 20 steel or Q235 steel, pad thickness has been selected to reduce Made of cast, forged steel or steel plate,
amount of thermal and elastic deformation, so as to increase load capacity. The faces of thrust pad is lined the base ring holds the pads and
with tin based whitemetal ZSnSb11Cu6, which with a relatively higher softening temperature of 240℃ , and leveling plates in a whole group and
permit the maximum thrust pad temperature high to be 120℃ (Temperature is monitored near to the highest keeps them in operating positions by
positioning key. An oil inlet annulus, at
temperature spot). But tin based Babbitt ISO SnSb8Cu4 (equals to ASTMB23 Gread2, BS3332/A) and lead-
the back of the base ring, distributes oil
free tin based Babbitt TEGOSTAR 738 are also available.
to radial slots in the ring’s back face to
lubricate and cool down the bearings.
Base rings are supplied in halves. There
are three options for locating the base
ring on the machine: located by pins on
the bottom, located by pins on outer
diameter, and located by keys on outer
diameter.
Figure 6



Picture of Base Ring

Figure 4 Thrust Pads

2.3 Adjusting Plates (Spacers)

03 Adjusting plates (spacers), made of ordinary carbon steel, are used to adjust the axial clearance of bearings 04
The standard thrust pads are with line contact pivots, in which supporting lines are machined on the back of
thrust pads to mate with bearings shell. This design provides a small contact area, thus the contact face is or the position of rotor. Usually there are three options for customers:

minimized so as to eliminate wear. An oil wedge is formed when thrust pad tilts an angle (about 1/2000) at the ●Adjusting plates (with machining allowance)

direction of rotation, then hydrodynamic oil film is generated. The spherical pivot, made of hardened high ●Adjusting plates (with machining allowance) + spacers

strength steel, is another option for customer, which allows thrust pads to tilt in any direction to form ●Adjusting plates (finished to thickness) + spacers

optimized hydrodynamic oil film, thus increase load capacity. Sizes of 0.125mm and 0.25mm are available for adjusting plates, with range of 1mm
Center pivoted pads and offset pivoted pads are available (as shown in figure 5), center pivoted thrust pads (3×0.25mm+2×0.125mm). Find section 4 for more details. Figure 7 shows the location of adjusting plates and
have the advantages of interchangeability and bi-direction rotation, while offset pivoted pads accommodate spacers in a bearings.
higher loads with lower pad temperature. For special requirements please consult SUND engineers.

Spacers
Adjusting
plates

Directed Flooded
Center Pivot Offset Pivot lubrication lubrication

Figure 5



Line Contact Thrust Pads Figure 7



Adjusting Plate and Spacer Figure 8 Picture of Leveling Plates
 2.4
Lubrication

CE series equalizing thrust bearings can be supplied in flooded lubrication and directed lubrication, shown in
3 Reference Codes
Figure 7. Flooded lubrication, with simple design, is mainly applied to low speed rotating machines. It is a
simple, effective and reliable lubrication and cooling method. Directed lubrication is suitable for high speed
and heavy load application, which effectively increases load capacity, reduces power loss and bearings CE
temperature. For high rotating speed machines (especially when speed of thrust collar exceeds 50m/s),
directed lubrication is recommend to reduce the churning loss of rotating elements (like thrust collar). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 Bearings Type
6 Adjusting type
CE Compact equalizing tiling pad thrust bearings NT without adjusting plate (spacer)
KM with adjusting plate (with machining
allowance)
KL with adjusting plate (with machining
2 Number of thrust pad
KB
allowance) + spacer
with adjusting plate (finished to
08 8-pad design thickness)+spacer
11 11-pad design

7 Lubrication

3 Size of thrust pad FL

DL
Flooded lubrication
Directed Lubrication
Height of thrust pad, e.g. H89 means a thrust
pad whose height is 89
8 Pivot style

05
4 Number of thrust bearings CP
OP
Center pivoted (Bi-directional)
Offset pivoted ( Single directional) 06
S Single thrust bearings
D Double thrust bearings (active and in-activbe)
Example：
Oil inlet Oil inlet Oil outlet
CE08H31-S-Z-KM-FL-CP describes a CE series
5 Structure of base ring compact equalizing tilting pad thrust bearings,
Flooded lubrication Directed lubrication with 8 H31 pads, in a full ring, adjusting plate with
Z in a solid ring
machining allowance, center pivoted
P in halves
Figure 9



Oil Paths for Flooded Lubrication and Directed Lubrication

Figure 11



CE08H48-D-P-KM-DL-OP Compact Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings

Figure 10



Picture of Oil Inlet and Nozzle
 4 Parameters, Structures and Size Table

4.1 8-Pad Design

Split line of
Split line of
base ring
base ring
With spacer

Anti-rotation
pin PCD

Circumferentially key located Circumferentially pin located

Without spacer

Circumferentially pin located Circumferentially key located

Size Table of Flooded Lubrication Size Table of Directed Lubrication

Max. Max.
Area of thrust thrust Nominal Thrust Thrust
Max. Axial
Bearings thrust load load bearings pad pad
Code
Dia. face (offset (center Dia. dm Clearance I.D. O.D. d3 d4 d5 d6
mm (m㎡) pivot) pivot) (mm) (mm)
d1 d2 Bearings
07 (KN) (KN) Code L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 S1 X Y W 08
CE08H23 49 4680 15.8 14.7 84.6 0.25 57.2 105 120.65 64 117 6 CE08H23 23.5 14 3 3.2 10 11 11 8 53.5 - - -

CE08H26 54 5520 19.8 18.5 91.1 0.3 60 114 130.18 66.8 124 6 CE08H26 25.5 15 3 4.8 10 12.5 12.5 9 57 - - -

CE08H28 58 6560 23.8 22.3 99.3 0.3 66 124 139.70 73.4 132 6 CE08H28 28 17 3.5 4.8 10 13.5 13.5 10 61 - - -

CE08H31 64 7760 28.6 26.7 101.1 0.3 74 137 152.40 83.4 145 6 CE08H31 30 17.5 3.5 4.8 10 15 15 10.5 67.5 - - -

CE08H34 70 9280 35.2 32.9 119.6 0.35 79.9 149 168.28 90 158 8 CE08H34 34 20.5 4 4.8 8 16.5 16.5 12.5 73 - - -

CE08H37 76 11248 43.4 40.7 129.9 0.35 86.6 162 180.96 97.6 171 8 CE08H37 36 21.5 4 4.8 8 18 18 13.5 79.5 - - -

CE08H40 82 13360 52.5 49.3 140.9 0.35 93.4 176 196.85 06.2
1 184 8 CE08H40 41 25 4.5 4.8 8 19.75 19.75 16 86 - - -

CE08H44 90 16160 65.1 60.0 153.5 0.4 101.3 192 215.90 114.8 204 10 CE08H44 43 27 5 4.8 10 20.5 20.5 17 94 - - -

CE08H48 98 19040 78.8 70.8 168.1 0.4 111.3 210 234.95 126.2 224 10 CE08H48 46 29 5 6.4 10 22.5 22.5 19 104 - - -

CE08H52 107 22560 94.8 84.0 183.5 0.4 122.1 229 254.00 135.8 243 12 CE08H52 52 32 6 6.4 13 25 25 20 112.5 - - -

CE08H57 118 26800 112.6 102.0 201.5 0.5 134.9 251 279.40 151.2 263 12 CE08H57 56 34 6 6.4 13 28 28 22 122.5 - - -

CE08H61 128 32000 134.4 122.5 219.5 0.5 147.6 273 301.63 64.6
1 286 12 CE08H61 61 37 7 6.4 13 29.25 29.25 23 134 - - -

CE08H68 138 38640 162.3 149.0 238 0.5 158.3 297 323.85 178 314 16 CE08H68 65 40 7 6.4 14 31.75 31.75 26 145 - - -

CE08H74 152 46160 193.9 179.0 259.4 0.5 172.1 324 355.60 190.2 339 16 CE08H74 68 42 8 9.5 14 - - 26 157.5 30 6 16

CE08H81 166 54960 231.0 213.0 283.7 0.6 188.9 354 384.18 209.4 371 20 CE08H81 76 46 9 9.5 15 - - 28 171.5 32 6 16

CE08H89 180 64800 272.0 253.0 307.0 0.6 202.6 384 415.93 225.6 400 20 CE08H89 80 48 9 9.5 15 - - 30 186 32 6 20

CE08H97 196 79200 333.0 309.0 335.0 0.6 221.2 419 454.03 244.6 439 25 CE08H97 88 51 9 9.5 20 - - 33 202 38 6 20

CE08H105 215 92800 390.0 362.0 365.6 0.6 241.9 457 495.30 268.4 479 25 CE08H105 95 55 10 9.5 20 - - 35 222 38 6 20

CE08H115 235 111200 467.0 434.0 402.3 0.7 267.6 502 539.75 95.6
2 520 25 CE08H115 102 58 10 12.7 20 - - 38 242.5 45 8 25

CE08H125 252 130720 549.0 510.0 437.2 0.7 290.1 546 584.20 320.2 560 25 CE08H125 110 60 10 12.7 20 - - 40 265 45 8 25

CE08H136 280 457600 662.0 615.0 478.5 0.7 318.6 597 641.35 348 620 30 CE08H136 121 63 10 12.7 20 - - 43 290 50 8 25
 4.2 11-Pad Design

Split line of
base ring

Split line of
base ring

With spacer

Anti-rotation
pin PCD

Circumferentially pin located Circumferentially key located Circumferentially key located Circumferentially pin located Without spacer

Size Table of Flooded Lubrication Size Table of Directed Lubrication

Max. Max.
Area of thrust thrust Nominal Thrust Thrust
Max. Axial Bearings
Bearings thrust load load bearings pad pad
Code
Dia. face (offset (center Dia. dm
Clearance
I.D. O.D.
d3 d4 d5 d6 Code dm L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 S1 X Y W
mm (m㎡) pivot) pivot) (mm)
(mm) d1 d2
(KN) (KN) CE11H23 84.6 23.5 14 3 3.2 10 11 11 8 53.5 - - -
09 CE11H26 91.1 25.5 15 3 4.8 10 12.5 12.5 9 57 - - - 10
CE11H23 49 4680 15.8 14.7 84.6 0.25 57.2 105 120.65 64 117 6

CE11H26 19.8 91.1 60 114 130.18 66.8 6 CE11H28 99.3 28 17 3.5 4.8 10 13.5 13.5 10 61 - - -
54 5520 18.5 0.3 124

CE11H28 58 23.8 22.3 99.3 0.3 66 124 139.70 73.4 6 CE11H31 101.1 30 17.5 3.5 4.8 10 15 15 10.5 67.5 - - -
6560 132

CE11H31 64 28.6 26.7 101.1 0.3 74 137 152.40 83.4 6 CE11H34 119.6 34 20.5 4 4.8 8 16.5 16.5 12.5 73 - - -
7760 145

CE11H34 70 35.2 32.9 119.6 0.35 79.9 149 168.28 90 8 CE11H37 129.9 36 21.5 4 4.8 8 18 18 13.5 79.5 - - -
9280 158

CE11H37 76 43.4 40.7 129.9 0.35 86.6 162 180.96 97.6 8 CE11H40 140.9 41 25 4.5 4.8 8 19.75 19.75 16 86 - - -
11248 171

CE11H40 82 52.5 49.3 140.9 0.35 93.4 176 196.85 106.2 8 CE11H 44 153.5 43 27 5 4.8 10 20.5 20.5 17 94 - - -
13360 184

CE11H44 90 65.1 60.0 153.5 0.4 101.3 192 215.90 114.8 10 CE11H48 168.1 46 29 5 6.4 10 22.5 22.5 19 104 - - -
16160 204

CE11H48 98 78.8 70.8 168.1 0.4 111.3 210 234.95 126.2 10 CE11H 52 183.5 52 32 6 6.4 13 25 25 20 112.5 - - -
19040 224

CE11H52 107 22560 94.8 84.0 183.5 0.4 122.1 229 254.00 135.8 12 CE11H 57 201.5 56 34 6 6.4 13 28 28 22 122.5 - - -
243

CE11H57 118 26800 112.6 102.0 201.5 0.5 134.9 251 279.40 151.2 263 12 CE11H 61 219.5 61 37 7 6.4 13 29.25 29.25 23 134 - - -

CE11H61 128 32000 134.4 122.5 219.5 0.5 147.6 273 301.63 164.6 286 12 CE11H 68 238 65 40 7 6.4 14 31.75 31.75 26 145 - - -

CE11H68 138 38640 162.3 149.0 238 0.5 158.3 297 323.85 178 314 16 CE11H 74 259.4 68 42 8 9.5 14 - - 26 157.5 30 6 16

CE11H74 152 46160 193.9 179.0 259.4 0.5 172.1 324 355.60 190.2 339 16 CE11H81 283.7 76 46 9 9.5 15 - - 28 171.5 32 6 16

CE11H81 166 54960 231.0 213.0 283.7 0.6 188.9 354 384.18 209.4 371 20 CE11H89 307.0 80 48 9 9.5 15 - - 30 186 32 6 20

CE11H89 180 64800 272.0 253.0 307.0 0.6 202.6 384 415.93 225.6 400 20 CE11H97 335.0 88 51 9 9.5 20 - - 33 202 38 6 20

CE11H97 196 79200 333.0 309.0 335.0 0.6 221.2 419 454.03 244.6 439 25 CE11H105 365.6 95 55 10 9.5 20 - - 35 222 38 6 20

CE11H105 215 92800 390.0 362.0 365.6 0.6 241.9 457 495.30 268.4 479 25 CE11H115 402.3 102 58 10 12.7 20 - - 38 242.5 45 8 25

CE11H115 235 111200 467.0 434.0 402.3 0.7 267.6 502 539.75 295.6 520 25 CE11H125 437.2 110 60 10 12.7 20 - - 40 265 45 8 25

CE11H125 252 130720 549.0 510.0 437.2 0.7 290.1 546 584.20 320.2 560 25 CE11H136 478.5 121 63 10 12.7 20 - - 43 290 50 8 25

CE11H136 280 457600 662.0 615.0 478.5 0.7 318.6 597 641.35 348 620 30
 4.3 Interfaces and Fit
8-Pad Design 11-Pad Design

Code EP D d1 d2 dz B F Code EP D d1 d2 dz B F

CE08H23 0.25 49 54 108 120.65 16 0.8 CE11H23 0.25 80 84 138 120.65 16 0.5

CE08H26 0.30 54 58 117 130.18 17 0.8 CE11H26 0.30 87 92 151 130.18 17 0.5

CE08H28 0.30 58 64 127 139.70 19 0.8 CE11H28 0.30 96 102 165 139.70 19 0.5

CE08H31 0.30 64 70 140 152.40 21 0.8 CE11H31 0.30 105 110 178 152.40 21 0.5

CE08H34 0.35 70 76 152 168.28 22 0.8 CE11H34 0.35 115 119 194 168.28 22 0.5

CE08H37 0.35 76 84 165 180.96 25 0.8 CE11H37 0.35 125 132 213 180.96 25 0.8

CE08H40 0.35 82 91 179 196.85 27 0.8 CE11H40 0.35 135 144 232 196.85 27 0.8

CE08H44 0.40 90 100 195 215.90 30 0.8 CE11H44 0.40 148 157 252 215.90 30 0.8

CE08H48 0.40 98 110 212 234.95 32 0.8 CE11H48 0.40 160 171 275 234.95 32 0.8

CE08H52 0.40 107 119 232 254.00 35 0.8 CE11H52 0.40 175 187 298 254.00 35 0.8

CE08H57 0.50 118 132 254 279.40 38 0.8 CE11H57 0.50 192 206 327 279.40 38 0.8

CE08H61 0.50 128 141 276 301.63 43 0.8 CE11H61 0.50 210 224 357 301.63 43 0.8

CE08H68 0.50 138 156 300 323.85 48 0.8 CE11H68 0.50 230 241 391 323.85 48 0.8

CE08H74 0.50 152 170 327 355.60 51 0.8 CE11H74 0.50 250 264 425 355.60 51 0.8
11 End play EP 12
CE08H81 0.60 166 187 357 384.18 56 0.8 CE11H81 0.60 270 289 464 384.18 56 0.8

CE08H89 0.60 180 200 391 415.93 60 1.5 CE11H89 0.60 295 314 505 415.93 60 1.5

CE08H97 0.60 196 219 425 454.03 67 1.5 CE11H97 0.60 325 346 552 454.03 67 1.5

CE08H105 0.60 215 240 464 495.30 73 1.5 CE11H105 0.60 355 376 600 495.30 73 1.5
The Tolerance of Bearings Outer Diameter and Housing Bore CE08H115 0.70 235 264 508 539.75 79 1.5 CE11H115 0.70 385 410 653 539.75 79 1.5

CE08H125 0.70 252 287 552 584.20 86 1.5 CE11H125 0.70 420 447 714 584.20 86 1.5
Bearings O.D.Φd3mm Fit tolerance mm —Flooded lubrication “FL” Fit tolerance mm —Directed Lubrication “DL”
CE08H136 0.70 280 314 603 641.35 95 1.5 CE11H136 0.70 460 487 779 641.35 95 1.5
Larger than No larger than Bearings OD d3 Larger than No larger than Bearings OD d3

50 80 - 0.100/- 0.174 +0.074/0 - 0.025/- 0.040 +0.030/0

80 120 - 0.120/- 0.207 +0.087/0 - 0.025/- 0.047 +0.035/0

120 180 - 0.145/- 0.245 +0.100/0 - 0.025/- 0.054 +0.040/0

180 250 - 0.170/- 0.285 +0.115/0 - 0.025/- 0.061 +0.046/0

250 315 - 0.190/- 0.320 +0.130/0 - 0.025/- 0.069 +0.052/0

315 400 - 0.210/- 0.350 +0.140/0 - 0.025/- 0.075 +0.057/0

400 500 - 0.230/- 0.385 +0.155/0 - 0.025/- 0.083 +0.063/0

500 630 - 0.260/- 0.435 +0.175/0 - 0.025/- 0.092 +0.070/0

630 800 - 0.290/- 0.490 +0.200/0 - 0.025/- 0.104 +0.080/0

800 1000 - 0.320/- 0.550 +0.230/0 - 0.025/- 0.116 +0.090/0

 5 Selection Guide
5.3 Lubrication and Cooling

5.3.1 Oil inlets, Outlets and Drains

The positions of oil inlets and outlets in flooded lubricated slide bearings can vary greatly, however there are

5.1 Basic inputs for Bearings Selection【Find Enquiry Data Sheet for details】 some rules that must be observed when seceding this:
①The oil outlet should be positioned directly in the top of the bearings housing ensuring that the bearings is

For proper selection of bearings, it is necessary at least to provide the following basic input information: fully submerged and that there is no air trapped;

① Shaft diameter and collar size ②Adequate sealing is to be provided at either end of the shaft to maintain a full head of oil;

② Shaft speed and rotating direction ③The oil inlet should be positioned so that the oil is fed to the inside diameter of the thrust pads to allow the

③ Thrust load-in details (normal, at start-up, maximum) pumping action of the collar face to force this cool oil over the pad face;
④Position the oil inlet so that when the machine is shut down the oil will not drain back out of the bearings
④ Application and special requirements
housing, the oil should be maintained at least up to the underside of the shaft;
⑤ Lubricant information, oil inlet temperature and oil inlet pressure
⑤On high speed arrangements each thrust assembly should have its own inlet and outlet, this reduces power
⑥ Drawing of rotor or other bearings relative drawings like drawing of housing
loss due to reduced oil churn;
⑥It is recommended to use oil inlet to control the oil flow, the diameters of oil inlet and outlet are reasonably
designed to ensure an inlet velocity of 1.2-1.8m/s and an outlet velocity of 1.8-2.4m/s. On high speed
application it may be necessary to provide additional inlets to deliver the required amount of cool oil.
5.2 Calculation Reports and Confirmation Drains should be sized to keep the maximum oil flow speed below 0.15 m/s. It is very important in the
bearings housing design to ensure that the outgoing oil can fall freely away from the oil inlet without risk of oil
SUND’s computer calculation programs can accurately predict bearings performance, such as oil flow rate,
build up back to the bearings.
power loss, temperature of oil film, bearings temperature, pressure distribution, etc, and provide customer
Directed lubrication is a way to lubricate pads with directly sprayed oil. The oil outlet, whose diameter is 0.8
with detailed data sheets and professional reports.
times of collar thickness, should be located on the lower part of bearings housing, and discharge oil in
13 14
tangential direction, to avoid the oil be blocked in the bearings housing. The diameter of nozzle between pads
is designed on the base of the oil flow under 0.5bar pressure. If more oil flow is needed, e.g. for high speed
application, the outside oil paths should be adjusted to make sure the pressure at oil inlet is 1bar. For lower
speed the pressure can be 0.25bar.

5.4 Axial Clearance and Adjustment

a）Pressure Distribution
Axial clearance, or end play, is the distance the thrust collar can be moved between the bearings during
installation. Axial clearance is not an exact dimension. The shaft’s maximum axial clearance is limited to the
smallest clearance between stationary and rotating machine elements, while the shaft’s minimum axial
clearance must be sufficient to prevent excessive power loss in the unloaded thrust bearings. Any time a
double thrust bearings is installed, axial clearance must be provided to allow for an oil film to form in each
bearings, and thermal expansion of the bearings elements.
Filler plates (or shims) are used most often to set both the axial clearance and the axial position of the
rotating elements. Use the figures in table 2 and the equation shown below for recommended nominal axial
clearance.
F1+F2=BC-(H1+H2+X+EP)
While the total filler dimension (F1+F2) is easily determined, the individual thickness dimensions F1 and F2
must be selected to position the shaft collar for proper spacing of the stationary and rotating machine
elements. Figure 10 shows the detailed structure for setting end play, and find tables in section 4.3 for the
recommended values.
b）Film Thickness C）Film Temperature

Figure 12



Calculations on Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings

 Adjusting plate Bearings housing

Adjusting plate

Single resistance Temperature

Oil seal ring
Oil seal ring temperature detectors range:0-200℃

C housing bore Double resistance Temperature

temperature detectors range:0-200℃ Measured temperature will vary
according to
●Shaft peed
●Load
●Oil flow rate
Double resistance Temperature
temperature detectors range:0-200℃ ●Oil Viscosity
●Pad design
●Backing material(thermal
conductivity)
●Depth of installed sensor
Oil inlet Oil inlet

Double resistance Temperature

temperature detectors range:0-200℃

Figure 13



Setting Axial Clearance

Figure 15


Standard Instrumentation

15 16
5.5 Temperature Measurement

By measuring the bearings surface temperature, very close to the oil film, one can determine if the bearings is
operating properly. As per our experience, it is recommended to measure the temperature when:
●Bearings loading exceeds 2.8Mpa
●Collar surface speed exceeds 76m/s
●Inlet oil temperature exceeds 50℃
●Specifications limit maximum allowable temperature
All measurements were recommended to be taken at the 75/75 position( The sensor is located 75% of the pad
length in the direction of rotation from the leading edge, and the 75% of the pad width measured radially
6 Optional Design Features
outward from the pad’s inner diameter), as indicated Figure 14. Alarm settings should be set to 8℃ above
normal or expected values and trip settings 7℃ above alarm. In no case should the maximum trip temperature
be above 120℃. 6.1 Spherical Pivot
If the temperature exceeds 120℃ , you may be able to reduce it to a more acceptable level by changing pad
backing material (chrome-copper), lubrication method (directed lubrication) or pad pivot style (offset pivot), Spherical pivot, made of hardened high strength steel, allows tilting in any direction, which generates
or change lubricant or select self-equalizing tilting pad thrust bearings or bigger bearings. Contact SUND optimized hydrodynamic oil film, thus increase load capacity. Spherical pivoted pads have the
engineers for more details.
interchangeability with line contact pads.

Offset Pivot Center Pivot

Figure 16





Typical Spherical Pivoted Thrust Pad
Figure 14



Temperature Measurements for Thrust Pad
 6.2 Backing Material

A common alternative to steel backed pads is a chrome-copper backing. Chrome-copper has an excellent
7 Notes on Application
thermal conductivity, which makes it very effective in removing heat from the Babbitt. This property allows
where steel backed pads run too hot, e.g. high speed, high load. Chrome-copper is also used to keep thermal
deformation low so as to increase load capacity. 7.1 Cleanliness of Lubricant
Chrome-copper has relatively higher mechanical strength and hardness under ambient temperature and
temperature below 400℃ . With the properties like very good electrical and thermal conductivity, excellent It is critical that the oil supply pipes and bearings housing are perfectly clean, free from dirt or metal particles.
anti-friction performance, anti-oxidation, corrosion resistance and easy for processing, the bearings with It is advised that cotton waste should not be used for cleaning of any parts mentioned. We recommend
Chrome-copper backed pads are used in harsh conditions to avoid high temperature under high speed and lubricant to be filtered to 25um or better.
heavy load, thus to improve the safety and reliability of bearings.
Chrome-copper backed pads faced with Babbitt typically will reduce the pad surface temperature by 5~20℃.

7.2 Lubricant Supply Pressure

The recommended oil flow mainly depends on the specific structure and operating conditions of bearings. For
lower speeds, less flow is required and, since pressure is proportional to flow, less pressure is required at the
bearings. The required pressure at the bearings is 0.25 atmosphere for flows at the low speed, 0.5
atmosphere at mediate speed, and 1.0 atmosphere at high speed application. Each orifice can be sized to
according to the system supply pressure and the oil flow requirement for each bearings.

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7.3 Load Curves

Figure 17

Chrome-copper Backed Tilting Thrust Pad Load capacity is related to pad temperature which is influenced by oil flow. The rated loads listed in the charts
are based on recommended flow values to the loaded bearings.

6.3 Hydrostatic Jacking 7.4 Maximum Shaft Speed

It is difficult to set a rule of thumb on maximum speed because of many factors that affect the limits. The
In the following condition, dynamic oil films can’t be generated between bearings and shaft , the friction
curves and charts listed in this catalog are purposely limited to conservative speeds. The bearings are
torque and the bearings wear will increase , then hydrostatic jacking is recommended.
suitable for higher speeds, but should make some special consideration with regards to pad material, oil flow,
- Specific load on start-up and stopping exceed 1.5Mpa
flow path, and housing configuration. Therefore, if your application exceeds the speeds shown in the charts,
- Frequent star-up and stopping
please contact SUND engineers for assistance.
- Starting torque limit
- Frequent low speed running
SUND thrust bearings standard jacking arrangement is machine lubrication pocket in the thrust pad.
Hydrostatic oil film, generated by high pressure oil flowing though the lubrication pocket separated thrust 7.5 Axial Clearance
collar and thrust bearings, so that wear is eliminated and friction torque becomes negligible.
Always ensure on double thrust arrangements that the axial clearance is correct. This is done by moving the
collar hard against one of the thrust faces then using feeler gauges measure behind the thrust ring of the
opposite thrust ring. A feeler gage is generally used to measure the axial clearance.
 7.6 Alignment Enquiry Data Sheet for SUND Slide Bearings

It is critical to obtain correct bearings alignment to maximize the operation safety margin. The working faces
of the thrust collar must be flat and parallel and at true right angles to the shaft axis.
This can be checked during manufacture and if the collar is combined with the shaft no additional checks
Name： Project Name：
should be required. Separate thrust collars should always be re-checked after final assembly onto the shaft.
With the collar in alignment with the shaft, the alignment of the thrust housing should now be checked, gauge Company：
reading are to be taken between the thrust collar faces and the thrust bearings seating faces. If required
Contact Info. :
adjust the thrust housing until all the readings are the same.

1General 4 Lubricant
Application Type
haft Dia. Viscosity Grade(ISO)
Likely Quantity Temperature at bearings inlet ℃

7.7 Thrust Collar Pressure at bearings inlet Mpa

We recommend that collars be manufactured from plain carbon steel. Do not use high alloy steel as this could
2Radial Load 5 Shaft Speed
cause problems – do not use plate material either.
Normal N Normal Min -1
Suggested collar sizes are given for every standard bearings on previous pages. To avoid expensive forgings
Max continuous N Max continuous M in -1
and ease of replacement, it is sometime preferred to use a separate collar keyed into position on the shaft and
At instant of startup N Over speed Min -1
held in position by a shaft nut. If this method is used, it is important to ensure that the collar is normal to the
Direction Shaft critical speed r/min
19 shaft axis, see alignment section above. 20

3Axial Load
7.8 Typical Measures for Better Performance Normal N
Max continuous N
◆Directed lubrication instead of flooded lubrication. A large amount of data indicate that directed lubrication At instant of startup N
need less oil supply, while can provide thicker oil film, lower pad temperature and higher load capacity.
◆Replace center pivots by offset pivots, which will reduce the film temperature by 10-20℃.
◆Replace ordinary carbon steel backed pads by chrome-copper backed pads, it will reduce the film
6 Others：
temperature by 5-20℃
Frequent startup and stopping: □Yes，monthly times □No
◆Utilize self-equalizing thrust bearings to balance the load between pads so as to increase load capacity.
Hydrostatic Jacking：□Yes, Max. pressure









Mpa □No
Insulation ： □Yes 　　　□No
Temperature sensors: □Yes（Specify quantity, type of detector, cable length）
□No
Temperature Limits: alarming ℃ Trip ℃ Lubricant ℃
Bearings Structure: □in bush □in halves

7 Special Needs

8 Interface dimensions of the machine (please attach drawing here if any)

 Appendix: Interface dimensions and conditions (For your information)
(Unit of load：N，unit of dimensions：mm)：
Section Tilting Thrust Pads Circular Tilting Thrust Pads Fixed Profile Plain Journal Bearings Equalizing Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings
-CST Series -CYT Series -CJ Series -CA Series

Ă
Thrust Bearings 1

Journal Bearings1 Journal Bearings2

Thrust Bearings 2

Rotation

Section Tilting Thrust Pads-CST Series Circular Tilting Thrust Pads-CYT Series Fixed Profile Plain Journal Bearings-CJ Series Equalizing Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings-CA Series

Compact Equalizing Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings Non-Equalizing Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings Tilting Pad Journal Bearings High Speed series Bearings
-CE Series -CK Series -KQJ&KQF Series

垄垄
Speed（rpm）
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□
Ă
21 Load T1 Load T2 22
Load J1 Load J2

Compact Equalizing Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings Non-Equalizing Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings Tilting Pad Journal Bearings-KQJ&KQF Series High Speed series Bearings
-CE Series -CK Series

Complementary Designing Inputs

In bush/ Hydrostatic
Bearings Quantity Lubrication Pivot Type Self-equalizing
In halves Jacking
Journal
bearings 1
Journal
bearings 2
Thrust
bearings 1
Thrust
bearings 2

Temperature detecting

Bearings Type of temperature Diameter of temperature

Cable length（m） Quantity（Piece）
Sensor sensor
Journal
bearings 1
Journal
bearings 2
Thrust
bearings 1
Thrust
bearings 2