Case Study
Touchdown Hybrid Bearings For Vacuumpumps
Background • Vacuum pumps with magnetic bearings require a back up system called a “landing” or “touchdown” bearing. • These very precision bearings instantly engage should the power fail and the rotor stop, saving the expense and system damage • The application requires high specification quality bearings that can accept immediate acceleration to speeds of around 80’000 rpm. • The use in the vacuum pump environment impose str