TENMAT FEROFORM and RAILKO grades of reinforced composite materials have been developed containing ‘built-in’ lubricants. The product not only meets the stringent requirements of pressure capability, low friction (very low stick-slip) and low water swell, and also have approvals for dry operation for upper Pintle bearings.
TENMAT composite bearings are approved by the major classification societies for use in
- Steering gear thrust rings
- Ram cross head
- Rudder cross head
- Carrier bushes and washers
- Rudder stock bushes
- Pintle bushes
Tests confirm that FEROFORM and RAILKO marine bearings have better wear resistance than elastomeric and polyester / polyester bearing materials, thus providing ship owners with up to 4 times longer service life and lower operating costs. TENMAT FEROFORM and RAILKO bearings are self-lubricating and can be used in dry applications as well as traditional applications where grease or oil is present, and can also be used with water lubrication.


TENMAT FEROFORM and RAILKO grades of reinforced composite materials have been developed containing ‘built-in’ lubricants. The product not only meets the stringent requirements of pressure capability, low friction (very low stick-slip) and low water swell, and also have approvals for dry operation for upper Pintle bearings.
TENMAT composite bearings are approved by the major classification societies for use in
>Steering gear thrust rings
>Ram cross head
>Rudder cross head
>Carrier bushes and washers
>Rudder stock bushes
>Pintle bushes
Tests confirm that FEROFORM and RAILKO marine bearings have better wear resistance than elastomeric and polyester / polyester bearing materials, thus providing ship owners with up to 4 times longer service life and lower operating costs. TENMAT FEROFORM and RAILKO bearings are self-lubricating and can be used in dry applications as well as traditional applications where grease or oil is present, and can also be used with water lubrication.
Rudder / Steering Gear Bearings – Additional Info
- Market-Leading wear performance vs competitor materials
- Excellent stability
- Low, friction, low stick slip
- Low Swell
- Shaft friendly
- Accepts misalignment
Rudder/Steering Gear Bearings
Additional Info
- Market-Leading wear performance vs competitor materials
- Excellent stability
- Low, friction, low stick slip
- Low Swell
- Shaft friendly
- Accepts misalignment