The Global Standard for Reliability in Fluid Film Bearing Performance
As machinery grows larger, faster, and more efficient, Kingsbury continues to evolve our fluid film bearing designs to meet the demands of modern industry through engineering expertise, proven performance, and a century-long commitment to reliability.
The World Leader In Fluid Film Bearing Technology Since 1912
Explore Kingsbury’s full range of Hydrodynamic Thrust and Journal Bearings, engineered to meet the load, speed, and reliability demands of today’s rotating machinery.
Thrust Bearings
Kingsbury’s Thrust Bearings deliver exceptional load capacity and efficiency, ensuring smooth operation and extended service life.
Journal Bearings
Kingsbury’s Journal Bearings provide high load capacity, durability, and efficiency for smooth, reliable operation in demanding industrial applications.
Combination Bearings
Kingsbury’s Thrust and Journal combination bearing system in its own housing saves OEMs money.
Fixed Profile Bearing
Our Fixed Profile Fluid Film Bearings are ideal for less challenging low load/low speed applications.
Industries We Serve
Hydro Power
Marine & Naval
Renewable Energy
Gas & Steam Turbines
Compressors
Pumps & Systems
Repair & Service
A major reason Kingsbury Bearings deliver such long service life and reliability is the range of support that surrounds every product. Our team provides turbine thrust and journal bearing repair for hydrodynamic systems, and we manufacture bearings for applications that include ship propulsion, high-speed compressors in the oil and gas industry, and many other critical systems. Kingsbury’s industrial bearing service gives customers dependable support before installation, throughout commissioning, and long after the equipment is in operation. Learn more about our Repair & Service.
Technical Papers & Articles
Discover some of the most popular technical papers and articles on bearing design, performance, and troubleshooting, featuring real-world case studies, proven solutions, and insights from Kingsbury engineers. Click to visit our Literature & Knowledge Center.
Getting thrust bearing end play right is the key to reliable oil film formation, proper…- Flooded, leading-edge groove, and between-pad groove thrust bearings were tested at high speeds and loads…
- The Kingsbury CH Bearing System now features a self-sufficient oil cooling solution that eliminates the…
- Pressurized, spray feed, and leading-edge distribution groove lubricant supply methods were tested in high-speed tilting…
Large Rolling Element Bearings by Messinger
In addition to fluid film bearings, Kingsbury offers large rolling element bearing solutions through its wholly owned company, Messinger Bearings. Since 1912, Messinger has specialized in the design, manufacture, and repair of custom rolling element bearings for heavy industrial applications, including extremely large bearings up to 25 feet in diameter.