Bearings are the integral part of the stern gear system which is mainly designed for marine application. The bearings are specially made of tough nitrile rubber or neoprene rubbers, which are resistant to corrosion and which can withstand abrasion & wear. Rubber and water make the perfect combination for a bearing material and a lubricant. Bearings are further classified into flange & flangeless bearings. SMI also manufacture non metallic shell series. Bearings are manufactured to a size of 25mm up to 175mm in diameter & various lengths.
