Bearing Characteristics Testing

• Durability
• Load capacity
• Power loss
• Analytical Model Validation

Testing Capabilities

• Test speeds up to 80,000 rpm
• Test temperatures from ambient to 650 °C
• Capacity for foil bearings up to 100 mm O.D.
• Oil-Free rig shaft utilizes state-of-the-art foil journal bearings and high capacity magnetic thrust bearings

Typical thrust bearing

Thrust bearing test rig during post-test inspection