Exploring the World of Babbitt Bearings: The Alloy and Machines Behind Superior Lubrication
Engineers have long relied on Babbitt bearings for their excellent lubrication and strength under severe conditions. Mr. Isaac Babbitt, who invented the bearing in 1839, put together the metals used in making the Babbitt alloy, which includes tin, copper, and antimony. These constituents collectively constitute a bearing material flexible enough to trap dirt and debris …