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Soft Rubber

Bearing Surface

Hard Rubber

Backing

ALL-RUBBER STAVE

REPORTING FOR

DUTY, SIR!

Yes, the American Metal Bearing all-rubber stave has officially qualified to MH-B-17901B Class III specification for service in the U.S. Navy! It has been approved to substitute for traditional brass-backed staves for stern and strut-tube bearing assemblies.

The AMB all-rubber stave really is an old salt, having served on com- mercial ships for over 40 years. Now, it's passed the Navy's tests after being installed on more than two dozen U.S.N, vessels in the last three years.

Why switch to AMB all-rubber staves? There are at least four reasons: 1. Superior Performance—AMB's all-rubber stave has a hard rubber backing which will not separate from the softer-rubber bearing surface. The low-friction nitrile rubber surface is tough but resilient, deforming slightly to accept abrasive particles, minimizing wear on bearings and shafts. 2. Easier Installation—The hard rubber backing conforms to irregular- ities more easily than brass. This enables AMB staves to be installed with minimal hand-fitting. 3. Lighter Weight—Rubber is much lighter than brass, so AMB staves weigh approximately two-thirds less than comparable brass-backed staves. This makes them easier to ship, store, and handle. 4. Cost Savings—AMB's superior quality rubber compounds are less expensive than brass. So, AMB staves often cost considerably less.

They save additionally by lasting longer, not degenerating through galvanic or electrolytic action. And, being lighter, they are less expensive to ship.

These advantages are critically important—whether you are building or overhauling naval or commercial ships. AMB all-rubber staves are available in either dovetail or contour designs. Standard sizes are supplied off the shelf. Custom staves can be designed and built to your requirements.

Call American Metal Bearing today to end your bearing stave problems.

You'll be talking to a firm that has been in the marine bearing business since 1921, a firm you can depend on.

ESTABLISHED 1921

RUBBER STAVE CROSS SECTION

Buy American!

American Metal Bearing Company 7191 Acacia Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92641 (714) 892-5527 • (213) 598-2417 • Telex 655-362

November, 1985

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