Scancot L2 Marine is a fiber-reinforced composite material developed for highly loaded bearing and sliding applications in marine environments. The material combines high mechanical strength with low friction and very low swelling in water.
Composite bearings for marine applications
L2 Marine is specifically developed as a bearing material for demanding maritime applications. The material's combination of high load capacity, low friction and good properties in water makes it well suited for bearings and linings on ships and maritime equipment.
Typical applications include rudder bearings, pintle bearings, plain bearings, bushings and other highly loaded bearing and sliding components.
High load capacity and low friction
L2 Marine has a maximum recommended static bearing load of 150 MPa and a dynamic bearing load of 90 MPa. The material can be used in both wet and dry operating conditions, depending on the specific application.
The coefficient of friction is stated to be 0.13–0.15 in dry operation and 0.04–0.06 in wet conditions. The material also has very low swelling in water, which is an important property when used as a marine bearing material.
Machined rudder bearings, pintle bearings and bushings
Scanco can deliver ready-machined bearings, bushings and special components in Scancot L2 Marine according to drawing or 3D model. The machining is carried out in our own workshop, so we can deliver both material and finished components adapted to the application.
Please contact us if you need L2 Marine as semi-finished products, fully machined components or help with material selection and sizing.
