Stern Tube Bearings: OEM Performance

Stern tube bearings support the propeller shaft as it exits the hull—they determine your vessel's propulsion efficiency, shaft alignment, and docking intervals. OEM replacement bearings come with weeks of lead time and premium pricing. 

White Metal (Babbitt) Bearings — For Oil-Lubricated Systems

Our white metal bearings are manufactured using centrifugal casting, the industry-preferred process that secures remarkably high adhesion strength between the white metal lining and the steel bearing shell—far superior to manual pouring. Available in tin-based and lead-based Babbitt alloys, with cast iron or ductile iron housings, meeting classification society specifications. Shaft diameters from 100mm to 800mm.

Why Choose TL Marine?

⚙️ Advanced Centrifugal Casting (Proven Quality)

Our white metal bearings are centrifugally cast to ensure uniform lining thickness, high bonding strength, and porosity-free structures. Every bearing undergoes NDT (ultrasonic & dye penetrant) bonding verification before shipment.

📐 Custom Manufacturing to Your Drawings
Whether you need standard sizes or custom dimensions, we manufacture strictly to your drawings or sample measurements. OD-finished for drop-in fit—minimizing shipyard machining time.

📦 Class Certified & Rapid Delivery
CCS, BV, DNV, ABS material certificates available upon request. Ready stock for urgent drydocking schedules; custom production with short lead times.

Compatibility: Stern Tube Bearing Systems
Our bearings are compatible with most major OEM stern tube systems, including:

• Wärtsilä® (Oil & Water Lubricated)

• SKF® / Blohm+Voss®

• Lagersmit®

• Thordon® (Composite Replacement)

• Cedervall®

• Kobelco® / Kemel®

(Disclaimer: TL Marine has no commercial relationship with any of the mentioned companies. We are an independent company providing MADE IN CHINA alternatives.)

Contact TL Marine today for a quotation!