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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.

About Us

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

Our Tilting Pad Bearings Have Been the Industry Standard for More Than a Century

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Marine & Naval

From the US Navy to commercial fleets, Kingsbury bearings propel and excel.

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Renewable Energy

Kingsbury bearings are engineered to enhance turbine performance and reliability.

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Gas & Steam Turbines

Kingsbury has supplied thousands of bearings for high speed/high load gas and steam turbine applications.

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Compressors

Our thrust and journal bearings were developed to handle the rigors of oil and gas equipment.

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Pumps & Systems

Pumps & Pumping System Applications using Kingsbury Bearings.

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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

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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.