Timken® Cryogenic Ball Bearings
Timken cryogenic ball bearings are engineered to deliver reliable performance in ultra-low temperature environments. Designed for equipment with liquid hydrogen and liquid nitrogen environments, these bearings maintain performance and durability at extremely low temperatures (-101°F/ -74°C to -423°F -253°C). Timken uses advanced materials and specialized lubricants to reduce friction and ensure smooth operation under extreme freezing conditions. For industries requiring high efficiency and long service life in cryogenic applications, Timken cryogenic ball bearings provide unmatched reliability and performance.
Your Challenges
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Key Applications
- Thin film lubrication
- External vibrations
- Thermal expansion mismatch
- Oxidation and corrosion
Your Challenges
- Thin film lubrication
- External vibrations
- Thermal expansion mismatch
- Oxidation and corrosion
Our Solutions
Timken cryogenic ball bearings with advanced materials and processes to withstand extreme conditions
Benefits
- Designed with ceramic balls to provide electrical insulation, protecting against micro-welding under poor lubrication conditions
- Anti-rotation notches prevent outer ring rotation under load
- Silicon nitride balls and stainless steel rings with special clearance accommodate differential thermal expansion
- Stainless steel rings provide robust corrosion protection and ensure longevity
Key Applications
- Liquefied Gas Pumps (LNG, LN2, LO2, LH2, LHe2)
- Cryogenic Submersible Pumps
- LOX (Liquid Oxygen) Turbo Pumps
- Helium Circulators
- Turbo Expanders
- Cryogenic Storage Tanks
- Liquid Turbines
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