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A l e g a c y o f l ea d e r s h i p … e n g i n ee r i n g s o l u t i o n s f o r t h e f u t u r e

Waukesha Bearings Corporation is a global leader


with a reputation for solving the industry’s toughest challenges.
We leverage the strength of three integrated business units – Fluid
Film Bearings, Magnetic Bearings and Engineered Seals – to deliver
technology and application expertise that is unrivaled in the industry.

Our products optimize the performance of rotating equipment –


from increasing the reliability of an industrial motor to improving
the efficiency of large-frame gas turbines, you can count on us.

Our customers trust that we’ll bring leading-edge technology to their


critical applications, and we deliver on time, the first time...every time.

Our Philosophy
We are never satisfied.
At Waukesha Bearings, our forward-thinking team is committed to leading the markets we serve through superior
technology and operational excellence. And, our entrepreneurial leadership inspires a culture that seeks opportunities for
the benefit of customers, employees and stakeholders.

We are customer-focused in all that we do. We provide local support in our customers’ space and time. Our products are
uniquely engineered to meet the needs of our customers, giving us the broadest application experience in oil & gas, power
generation, defense and industrial markets.
W a u k e s h a B ea r i n g s C o r p o r a t i o n

A focus on innovation and precision A global presence providing


The difference begins in our state-of-the-art research and local support
development laboratories where innovative thinking meets Our commitment to providing responsive, localized service
best-in-class engineering to create custom solutions for to our customers is evident in our strategic investment in
the world’s high-performing rotating equipment. Our highly a growing global presence. Our facilities in North America,
skilled engineers anticipate the challenges facing our South America, Europe and Asia are supported by a wide-
customers and pursue next-generation technologies to reaching international sales network. This global business
advance product performance. model and footprint enable us to meet customer design and
lead time requirements, while providing the flexibility to
Industry-leading technology requires precision manufacturing respond quickly to changing needs.
to the tightest tolerances. Our products are manufactured
to exact specifications by experienced machinists operating Backed by the power of Dover Corporation
the most advanced and precise machine tools. Our parent company, Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV), is
a worldwide, multibillion-dollar diversified manufacturer of
Driven by a culture of continuous improvement, our team industrial products.
strives for excellence...in everything we do. We target Six
Sigma quality from engineering through the manufacturing With the support of Dover, Waukesha Bearings is committed
process. To help us achieve that goal, we incorporate to delivering real value for our customers. Dover operating
procedures like in-process and first-piece inspections, companies have a strong ethic of customer focus, reflected
critical dimension assessments and process control points. in longstanding customer partnerships and a reputation for
This strict quality policy ensures adherence to the most providing high-value-added solutions.
demanding military specifications.
Our relationship with Dover also means that we have the
continued investment needed to grow with our customers
into the future – advancing our product designs, upgrading
our capabilities and expanding geographically.
Fluid Film Bearings
Expert solutions for high-performing turbomachinery
Waukesha Bearings Bearings Plus

Waukesha Bearings is the premier designer and Bearings Plus provides repairs and custom technology
manufacturer of hydrodynamic bearings. Our engineering upgrades for journal and thrust bearings and engineered
depth and breadth is unmatched; this commitment to seals used in a variety of turbomachinery applications.
superior engineering capability has earned us a reputation Through ongoing collaboration with both OEMs and
for designing solutions when others can’t. When there is end users, Bearings Plus has developed a thorough
no room for error, and failure is not an option – the world’s understanding of how bearings and seals impact the
leading OEMs turn to Waukesha Bearings. reliability and performance of rotating machinery.

Our engineers apply patented and proprietary design Our team of highly trained and dedicated designers
features to custom engineer a bearing solution optimized for and craftsmen applies proven technologies – including
peak performance. Our range of oil and process lubricated specialized and patented fluid film bearing designs, dampers
bearings are engineered for low power consumption, and brush seals – that improve the efficiency and service
reduced temperatures, and increased reliability and efficiency. life of your equipment under individual operating conditions.
We use advanced machining techniques, including Electric
Waukesha Bearings is a world leader in technology, size and
Discharge Machining (EDM), to achieve the tight tolerances
application experience for the rotating equipment industry.
required for peak performance.
Our highly specialized hydrodynamic bearings reflect more
than 60 years of internal testing and extensive application From repairs and upgrades to full rotordynamic optimization
experience in the following markets: for a complete retrofit, we are committed to providing the
engineered solutions and responsive service you deserve.
• Oil & gas – onshore and offshore
• Power generation We serve the needs of a broad range of customers, including
• Marine independent service providers, OEMs and end users of
• HVAC rotating equipment in the following industries:
• General industrial
• Oil and gas – onshore and offshore
We also offer patented KMC technologies, including Flexure • Power generation
Pivot® bearings and Integral Squeeze Film Dampers (ISFD®). • Marine
These unique products were specially designed to address • HVAC
unique rotordynamic challenges. • General industrial

Waukesha Bearings’ sales and engineering offices are Bearings Plus is headquartered in Houston, TX, U.S.A.
located in Pewaukee, WI, U.S.A.; U.K.; Russia; Japan and
China. Manufacturing facilities are located in U.S.A., U.K.,
Mexico, and China.
A Waukesha Bearings Business
Magnetic Bearings
Technology leadership and unmatched experience in every system

Waukesha Magnetic Bearings

Waukesha Magnetic Bearings leads the industry in


custom-engineered magnetic bearing systems for large
turbomachinery and high-performing rotating equipment.
Technology leadership is at the forefront of every Waukesha
magnetic bearing system. Our broad range of magnetic
bearing software and hardware configurations addresses
the unique requirements of rotating equipment, from one
megawatt to more than 20 megawatts.

Drawing upon more than 30 years of diverse application


experience, we work collaboratively with our OEM and
end user customers to ensure that the solution we provide
enhances equipment performance in the field. As a result
of this effort, our magnetic bearing systems have achieved
99.9 percent availability, making them the standard for
mission-critical applications. Our specialized control systems
and sensor technology, unique auxiliary bearings and
proprietary “canned” magnetic bearing designs allow for
operation in the most challenging and remote environments
– including sour gas and subsea applications.

Our advanced digital controller technology facilitates remote


commissioning, monitoring, diagnostics and adjustment of
equipment. This capability increases reliability while reducing
the need for on-site maintenance and the total cost of
ownership over the life of your equipment.

We serve the following industries:

• Oil and gas – onshore, offshore and subsea


• Power generation
• Marine
• Petrochemical and process equipment
• Renewable and developing technologies

Waukesha Magnetic Bearings is headquartered in Worthing,


West Sussex, U.K., and has sales/engineering offices globally.

A Waukesha Bearings Business


Engineered Seals
Leading-edge system and bearing protection…delivered when you need it most

Inpro/Seal

Inpro/Seal® is the leading designer and manufacturer of


custom-engineered system and bearing protection products
for rotating equipment. Our products increase the reliability
of rotating equipment and provide real cost savings by
improving the mean time between repair (MTBR).

Since inventing the original Bearing Isolator in 1977,


Inpro/Seal has remained dedicated to an ongoing investment
in innovation. Most of our product development has come
as a direct result of our relationships with our customers and
an understanding of their needs. In addition to the Bearing
Isolator, the Inpro/Seal product portfolio also includes the
Air Mizer® non-contacting shaft seal, Current Diverter Ring®
(CDR®) and Motor Grounding SealTM (MGS®).

We understand the high cost of downtime facing our


customers, and we are dedicated to providing superior
support…no matter where you’re located. That’s why
we offer same-day shipments on most of our products,
including new designs.

Millions of Inpro/Seal products have been installed


worldwide on a variety of rotating equipment, including
pumps, motors, gearboxes, pillow blocks, mixers and
blenders. The Inpro/Seal Bearing Isolator is standard on
most IEEE-841 motors and API 610 compliant pumps.
You can find our products in the following industries:

• Food and beverage


• Oil and gas – upstream and downstream
• Chemical processing
• Pulp and paper
• Power generation
• Mining
• Primary metals
• HVAC
• General processing

Headquartered in Rock Island, IL, U.S.A., Inpro/Seal


manufactures in the U.S.A., U.K. and Brazil. Worldwide sales
offices provide localized, responsive customer support.

A Waukesha Bearings Business


Expert engineering. Proven results.

WE ARE your partner for best-in-class technology

When you’re looking for industry-leading engineered solutions, Waukesha Bearings Corporation is the global partner you
need. No matter how great your challenge or how critical your application, we will design and manufacture an optimized
solution that delivers superior performance and reliability. We provide expert engineering with proven results.

Worldwide Headquarters
Waukesha Bearings Corporation | W231 N2811 Roundy Circle East, Suite 200 | Pewaukee, WI 53072 U.S.A.
262-506-3000 | sales@waukbearing.com | www.waukbearing.com

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