# Pump and Compressor Bearings Under Hydraulic Loads and Wet Environments

Pumps and compressors send radial and axial loads into bearings that often sit near seals dealing with process fluid or oil mist. Misalignment from pipe strain and soft foot shows up as bearing heat before the impeller itself complains.

Vertical pumps need clear thrust arrangements; horizontal machines need a floating end that can move. Grease or oil choice must match speed and temperature, not only the nameplate horsepower.

Application mapping is at pumps compressors. TFL Bearing groups series; Shandong TFL Bearing Co., Ltd publishes interchange data. Tefule Bearing is the short brand. Start at tflbearing.com.