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YOU GENERATE. WE INNOVATE. RELIABLE PERFORMANCE FOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC FACILITIES SINCE 1882
THE OSAGE HYDRO PLANT OWNED BY AMEREN IS RETURNING 100% BACK TO LIGNUM VITAE
lignumvitaesolutions.com · 804-337-7169 · [email protected]
ABOUT LIGNUM VITAE NORTH AMERICALignum Vitae North
America is the exclusive
global supplier of premium
seals, bearings and
engineered materials made
from lignum vitae for the
hydro-electric, energy,
marine and other industries
worldwide. Lignum Vitae
North America was formed
to return this superior
material to the forefront in
response to marketplace
demand. As the only
global manufacturer with
immediate access to a
commercially viable supply
of lignum vitae material,
Lignum Vitae North
America is your source for
reliable bearing solutions.
Lignum vitae material was the original specification for hydro plants and turbines dating back to the mid-1800s.
Increased uptime and lower ongoing maintenance costs bringing an end to scored shafts.
THE LIGNUM VITAE DIFFERENCE:• Zero clearance
• No filtering or seals required
• Zero wiping or smearing of
material
• Low wear in abrasive water
environments
• High resistance to shock,
loading & vibration
• Lowest coefficient of friction
• Oil/grease-free operation
• No environmental risk
• Sustainable supply chain
PRODUCTS• Thrust and mushroom
• Shell bearings
• Tube bearings
• Stave bearings
• Horizontal bearings
• Shaft Seals
• Rub Rails
• Wicket Gate Bushings
Relied on for its unmatched longevity and durability in hydro plants, lignum
vitae self-lubricating, renewable bearings and seals are the industry standard
for sustainable, superior performance in the most extreme operating
environments.
As the first documented bearing, wear pad and seal material still in use today,
hydro plant components manufactured with lignum vitae offer decades of
continuous performance, far superior to newer, composite and synthetic
bearings. Our patented technology is custom fabricated in the United States,
easy to install, nearly maintenance-free and ships within 72 hours of order.*
*Certain conditions may apply
CUSTOM SOLUTIONS FOR HYDRO PLANT OPERATORS
Contact us to learn how Lignum Vitae North America
can engineer a bearing solution for your needs:
Bob Shortridge
804.337.7169
THRUST & MUSHROOM
BENEFITS OF LIGNUM VITAE SOLUTIONS:• Increased profitability as a result of increased uptime
• Operational efficiency driven by nearly maintenance
free operation
• High shock and edge load capacity
• Custom made for your application
• Zero wiping or smearing of material
• Steel friendly
• No grease, oil or other lubricants that may pollute
surrounding water
• Superior performance in brown water
• No costly shaft treatments or coatings
• Sustainably harvested
• Only renewable industrial bearing
TUBE BEARINGS HORIZONTAL BEARINGS
SHELL BEARINGS STAVE BEARINGS
