Hydraulic Seals Australia is proud to be the Australian exclusive provider of ACM Composite Bearings ACM L2 Marine.
ACM L2 Marine is a widely approved self lubricating composite marine bearing material which is a popular alternative to bronze in marine applications such as: rudder, stern tube, winches and various deck equipment. The finished product can take many forms and cover many applications such as:
- Water lubricated bracket and stern tube bearings in plain bush form or to replace all other designs
- Spherical bearings
- Hatch cover bearing pads
- Rudder stock bearings
ACM L2 Marine offers real advantages to vessel operators. The lower wear rates of ACM L2 Marine in comparison to bronze and elastomeric bearings means longer intervals between scheduled maintenance resulting in significantly reduced cost of ownership for ship operators and less down time. Shaft alignment is less critical in comparison to yellow metal bearings as point loading will not damage the composite
Additional advantages include:
- Environmentally friendly and extensively approved for marine use below the waterline
- Engineered to suit both new builds and replacements
- Quick turnaround breakdown service available
- 24/7 engineering support
ACM L2 Marine is a composite material composed of a polyester fabric, an advanced anti-scuffing thermosetting resin combined with a range of solid lubricants which can be tailored to the application. ACM L2 Marine has been developed for water lubricated and also dry applications. It offers excellent dimensional stability due to having virtually zero water absorption. ACM L2 Marine can tolerate edge loading and misalignment even in the most demanding applications
