Air Foil Bearings

Requires no oil or grease—ever!

Air foil technology has evolved substantially since the 1960s to become industry standard for military and commercial aviation. Simple and reliable these bearings are mechanical and do not require complicated control systems or external power to operate.

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Watch the animation below*

Air foil bearings suspend the shaft by compressing air between the shaft surface and the bearing.

* Courtesy of NASA Oil-Free Turbomachinery


Air Foil Bearing
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