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Water-Lubricated Bearings

High-Performance Marine Shaft Bearings

Maprom’s water-lubricated bearings are engineered for superior performance and reliability in the most demanding marine environments. Whether for inland shipping, dredgers, or naval vessels, our bearings ensure quiet, vibration-free operation. By using water as a lubricant, we eliminate the risk of oil pollution, providing an environmentally friendly solution that complies with the strictest regulations.

Our product range includes rubber-lined bearings, which are ideal for operating in abrasive waters, and advanced composite bearings designed for heavy-duty applications. With features like low friction, easy maintenance, and exceptional durability, Maprom bearings offer a low total cost of ownership and a long service life, even in extreme conditions such as those found in Arctic waters.

 

YEARS OF BEARING INNOVATION

QUALITY

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Naval Vessel Bearing Upgrade

Discover how Maprom’s advanced water-lubricated bearings provided a robust and low-maintenance solution for a critical naval application, ensuring silent operation and extended service life in demanding conditions.

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Optimizing Dredger Efficiency with Custom Bearings

Learn about our tailored bearing solution for a large dredging vessel, significantly reducing wear and improving operational uptime in challenging environments.

Explore Dredger Bearing Case

Sustainable Bearings for a Modern Superyacht

Explore how Maprom supplied environmentally friendly, low-friction bearings for a luxury superyacht, contributing to its eco-credentials and smooth, quiet propulsion.

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Why Choose Us?

Water-lubricated bearings

Low friction and vibration damping

The advanced materials and precision design of our marine shaft bearings minimise wear and absorb vibrations for smoother propulsion.

Easy maintenance and long life

Rubber stave bearings can be replaced without removing the shaft; Rubber bearings provide decades of service even in extreme conditions.

Environmentally friendly

Pure water lubrication keeps your vessel compliant with emission regulations and avoids contamination.

Versatile applications

Our range includes a variety of rubber bearings each with its special application to suit the customers needs to meet demanding and abrasive conditions.

About Us

Water-lubricated propeller shaft system solutions

For over 55 years, Maprom has pioneered water-lubricated bearing solutions for the maritime industry. Our expertise in marine propulsion engineering ensures we can deliver the perfect bearing for your shaft system—from initial design and quick installation to global support. Every bearing is engineered to meet stringent classification rules, providing the lowest total cost of ownership and a proven, environmentally friendly alternative to oil-lubricated systems.

Our advanced bearings are designed for superior performance, offering exceptional vibration dampening and low friction for quiet, efficient operation. We provide solutions for a wide range of vessels, including dredgers, naval ships, and super yachts. With options like easy-to-maintain demountable stave bearings and durable rubber-lined bearings, we minimize downtime and reduce maintenance costs.

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