Selecting the Right Bearings to Improve Vertical Turbine Pump Reliability
Vertical Turbine Pumps (VTPs) are available in a variety of configurations and are used for a number of
different applications, such as flood control, cooling water, waste water, and drinking water supply. One
of the biggest contributors to pump failures is issues involving the pump bearings. The type of water that
lubricates the bearing as it is pumped varies considerably from application to application.
The number of abrasives in the pumped water can vary significantly in different regions, and abrasives in
the water can drastically affect bearing life. It is critical to select the appropriate bearing material for the
application, as bearing life is influenced by the media being pumped.
The VTP bearings found in the bowl and column assemblies are one of the most critical components of
any pump. Bearings not only support the shaft; they also reduce friction on the pumps’ moving parts.
In Thordon’s new Whitepaper “Selecting the Right Bearings to Improve Vertical Turbine Pump
Reliability” you will learn about the many different pump bearing materials on the market and how to
select the best bearing material for your application
