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It’s likely we’ve all heard of babbit. (not babble, as some have accused Ray Wangler of doing). Babbit is a lead based compround that is used in bearings. It’s been around nearly since the invention of rotating shafts as a means of power transmission was introduced and is still used extensively today in car engines, high speed turbines, ship propeller bearings, rock crushers…..etc Nearly anywhere a shaft rotates in a machine with a sleeve type bearing, babbit is present. Why Rollagology? The railroad, steam traction engines, gas tractors, stationary steam and internal combustion engines, construction equipment and many more exhibits all have babbit bearings. Nearly any refurbishment of these pieces of equipment require the pouring of babbit bearings. This class is going to teach you the properties of babbit, how the extensive setup to pour babbit is done and then you’ll see and participate in pouring a bearing. No way to be an expert after this class, but you’ll understand what it takes and might spark an interest in learning more.

Instructor: Alan Svanes