Pipelaying vessel - 5600 Main Reel Shaft bearing
Orbital machining of 2 very large Reel Shaft bearing journals for 2 of the largest roller bearings ever manufactured.
The overall length of the shaft is 14500mm long.
FREE END 1180mm diameter x 1000 long and FIXED END 1800 diameter x 2700mm long.
Both ends were round and parallel and in alignment within 0.10 mm
This accuracy ensures smooth operation and minimum stress on the bearings.