Hydro Power Main Guide Bearings


Lignum Vitae is Leading the way back to Water-Lubricated Bearings in the Hydro Industry ahead of EPA regulations. Hundreds of Hydro Plant Owners rediscovered this proven technology!

The best main guide bearings for hydro plants around the world: self-lubricated, water-lubricated, longest lasting, zero pollution, environmentally superior, EPA complaint, NSF61 Certified.

After numerous visits to hydro installations we discovered that the material operated flawlessly for decades resulting in millions of dollars of savings for hydro plants.

Performance Summary:


Replaces bearings found in the following Turbines:



• Lignum Vitae bearings serve turbine diameters of any size.




•  The only environmentally responsible renewable industrial bearing known to man.

Lignum Vitae Bearings are the oldest water-lubricated/self-lubricated bearings known to man. As a world leader of  bearing material Lignum Vitae is the best answer for your hydro power plant. No other water lubricated bearing last as long and has the pristine history of  water lubricated thrust bearings. Known for its extreme durability and longevity in the hydro industry; Lignum Vitae bearings create zero pollution and are key to anyone wanting clean renewable energy.   We are proud to assure you of the availability and the long history and future success of your power plant.  This material is the answer for underwater applications.



Make it Lignum Vitae!  Bearing Innovation starts with us!

Hydro Power Kaplan Turbine