01 / APPLICATION & COMPONENTS

Shaft-line & rudder bearing components

Drawing-defined metal components provide shaft protection, bearing support and rudder-stock guidance. Distinguish a solid bronze bushing, a shaft liner and the metal shell of a lined bearing before specifying material or clearance.

Illustrative application: Shaft line & rudder bearings
BEARING & SHAFT INTERFACES

Support motion.
Define the interface.

Select the equipment and identify your casting below.

Generated illustrations show component categories, not Zhiren installations or engineering drawings. Metal shells, rubber/composite linings and complete bearing assemblies are different supply items. The exploded illustration shows component categories, not a universal shaft-line assembly.

Select equipment. Identify your part.

Select an equipment view, then a component number to see its shape, material options and quotation requirements.

Illustrative Shaft support with component locations

Illustrative geometry and component location; the individual part may show a different design variant. Colour does not identify a certified alloy grade.

More components in this application 1 component guides

Other designs may use the components below. Open a guide for its material options and drawing requirements.

02 / INSIGHTS & EXPERIENCE

Related reading & project experience

Alloy reference

Review tin-bronze grades.

Compare reference grades and composition in the alloy catalogue. Confirm the required material against the drawing, operating conditions and acceptance requirements.

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