About

Babbitting Service, Inc. (BSI)

A Global Leader in Hydrodynamic Fluid Film Bearing Solutions Since 1961

Your trusted full-service partner providing expert knowledge, precision machining, and confidence.

About BSI

Established in 1961, Babbitting Service, Inc. (BSI) brings over 60 years of specialized expertise to the manufacture, design, and repair of Hydrodynamic Fluid Film Bearings (Babbitt Bearings) and related parts. Operating as a global service provider, BSI proudly supports original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the aftermarket, and industrial end-users worldwide.

Capabilities & Solutions

BSI combines responsive repair capabilities with rapid expediting programs for new parts to meet critical emergency requirements. Through its Engineered Bearing Solutions division, the company utilizes advanced bearing analysis to optimize design requirements and incorporates custom modifications for enhanced performance and efficiency.

Key service divisions include:

Contract Manufacturing: Flexible build-to-drawing, build-to-specification, inventory programs, and emergency services.

Engineered Bearings: Custom designs, upgrade solutions, manufacturing efficiency consulting, rotor analysis modeling, and reverse engineering.

Repair & Refurbishment: Comprehensive services ranging from standard upkeep to total overhauls.

Specialized Bearing Repairs & Services

BSI is fully equipped for the extensive repair and refurbishment of fixed geometry, tilting pad journal, and tilting pad thrust bearings and seals. Daily operations and specialized services include:

Babbitt Resurfacing and Recasting: Precision cleaning, bonding, and centrifugal casting or static pouring utilizing high-grade babbitt metal.

OD Repair with Metal Arc Spray: Restoring outer diameter tolerances using advanced thermal arc spraying techniques.

Comprehensive Inspections: Thorough dimensional checks, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), torque evaluations, pinch and bump checks, and temperature device verifications or replacements.

Temperature Device Installation: Precision embedding and verification of RTDs, thermocouples, and monitoring equipment for optimal thermal tracking.

Small to Large Scale Processing: Fully equipped to machine and handle everything from miniature precision bearings to massive industrial bearings measuring 36 inches and larger.

Reverse Engineering: Custom part recreation and modeling when original blueprints or drawings are unavailable.

Whether you require immediate emergency bearing repairs, custom-engineered hydrodynamic solutions, or contract manufacturing, our team is ready to respond.