Meccanica Librandi - Gielle Thrust Bearings

The patented pad anchoring system Anker, result of years of know how, gives Gielle Bearings unique performances and durability.

This riveted-pin anchoring system is both simple and innovative. It allows the free floating of the pads on the ball, thus always keeping these in circular position and ensuring an optimal refrigeration.
It withstands stresses of all kinds, is indestructible and safe.

During the assembling, the ball housings are restriked by pressing, in order to prevent any kind of deformation under axial load.

Lapping is performed after the assembling and restriking; the flatness is designed to optimize the hydrodynamic effect.