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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.
We are never satisfied.
Our Philosophy
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.
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A focus on innovation and precision
The difference begins in our state-of-the-art research and
development laboratories where innovative thinking meets
best-in-class engineering to create custom solutions for
the world’s high-performing rotating equipment. Our highly
skilled engineers anticipate the challenges facing our
customers and pursue next-generation technologies to
advance product performance.
Industry-leading technology requires precision manufacturing
to the tightest tolerances. Our products are manufactured
to exact specifications by experienced machinists operating
the most advanced and precise machine tools.
Driven by a culture of continuous improvement, our team
strives for excellence...in everything we do. We target Six
Sigma quality from engineering through the manufacturing
process. To help us achieve that goal, we incorporate
procedures like in-process and first-piece inspections,
critical dimension assessments and process control points.
This strict quality policy ensures adherence to the most
demanding military specifications.
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C o r p o r a t i o n
A global presence providing
local support
Our commitment to providing responsive, localized service
to our customers is evident in our strategic investment in
a growing global presence. Our facilities in North America,
South America, Europe and Asia are supported by a widereaching international sales network. This global business
model and footprint enable us to meet customer design and
lead time requirements, while providing the flexibility to
respond quickly to changing needs.
Backed by the power of Dover Corporation
Our parent company, Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV), is
a worldwide, multibillion-dollar diversified manufacturer of
industrial products.
With the support of Dover, Waukesha Bearings is committed
to delivering real value for our customers. Dover operating
companies have a strong ethic of customer focus, reflected
in longstanding customer partnerships and a reputation for
providing high-value-added solutions.
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
manufacturer of hydrodynamic bearings. Our engineering
depth and breadth is unmatched; this commitment to
superior engineering capability has earned us a reputation
for designing solutions when others can’t. When there is
no room for error, and failure is not an option – the world’s
leading OEMs turn to Waukesha Bearings.
Bearings Plus provides repairs and custom technology
upgrades for journal and thrust bearings and engineered
seals used in a variety of turbomachinery applications.
Through ongoing collaboration with both OEMs and
end users, Bearings Plus has developed a thorough
understanding of how bearings and seals impact the
reliability and performance of rotating machinery.
Our engineers apply patented and proprietary design
features to custom engineer a bearing solution optimized for
peak performance. Our range of oil and process lubricated
bearings are engineered for low power consumption,
reduced temperatures, and increased reliability and efficiency.
Our team of highly trained and dedicated designers
and craftsmen applies proven technologies – including
specialized and patented fluid film bearing designs, dampers
and brush seals – that improve the efficiency and service
life of your equipment under individual operating conditions.
We use advanced machining techniques, including Electric
Discharge Machining (EDM), to achieve the tight tolerances
required for peak performance.
Waukesha Bearings is a world leader in technology, size and
application experience for the rotating equipment industry.
Our highly specialized hydrodynamic bearings reflect more
than 60 years of internal testing and extensive application
experience in the following markets:
• Oil & gas – onshore and offshore
• Power generation
• Marine
• HVAC
• General industrial
We also offer patented KMC technologies, including Flexure
Pivot® bearings and Integral Squeeze Film Dampers (ISFD®).
These unique products were specially designed to address
unique rotordynamic challenges.
Waukesha Bearings’ sales and engineering offices are
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.
From repairs and upgrades to full rotordynamic optimization
for a complete retrofit, we are committed to providing the
engineered solutions and responsive service you deserve.
We serve the needs of a broad range of customers, including
independent service providers, OEMs and end users of
rotating equipment in the following industries:
• Oil and gas – onshore and offshore
• Power generation
• Marine
• HVAC
• General industrial
Bearings Plus is headquartered in Houston, TX, U.S.A.
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