Pelamis turned to Schaeffler for help and support. Key to the new joint is a Low friction bearings  material developed by Schaeffler. The modified PTFE fabric liner effectively eliminates the “stick-slip” effect, allowing the machine to perform better than standard bearing materials would have done.

Michell's bearing created wedges of oil inside the spinning bearing to reduce friction between it and the shaft it held in place.

The bearing's advantages of small size, low friction and long life were particularly important for the new turbine powered ships, and the war saw a huge increase in the number of ships using Michell bearings. Since then, they have become the standard bearing used on turbine shafts in ships and power plants everywhere.

Low friction fag bearings were created to withstand high loads, help to save fuel, offer optimum shock resistance and smooth operation, be stable and be easy to maintain. SKF is the largest manufacturer of these rolling-element devices in the world and continuously produces efficient designs with superior quality products that will not compromise environmental sustainability.

Rotor Positioning – This bearing is used for electric power-steering systems. The rotor positioning unit is exclusively designed to produce high mechanical performance, decrease fuel consumption and reduce air pollution emissions. This advanced technology is made up of powerful alternators and control systems to stop and reboot the engine in a smooth manner. It is made of durable magnetic timken bearings that can resist extra pressure and mechanical vibrations. This unit is not only compatible for electrical systems of many modern vehicles but also for hybrid electric motors.

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