Lignum Vitae North America LLC, the world leader in water/self lubricated bearings, is pleased to supply another water lubricated main guide bearing for one turbine rated at 24,300 kilowatts. Neely Henry Lake is located on the Coosa River near Gadsden, Alabama. The lake was formed by the Neely Henry Dam (57 ft high), and was […]

Lignum Vitae bearings come full circle…who knew when the first lignum vitae stern tube patent filed in 1852 it would lead to the introduction of the most important sustainable water lubricated industrial bearings of all time? In 1882 Thomas Edison known for his common sense and pragmatic approach to solving problems recognized high reliability and […]

In early 2009, the National Hydropower Association commissioned Navigant Consulting to conduct a study examining the hydropower industry’s job-creation and capacity-growth potential. Navigant’s assessment confirmed what Energy Secretary Stephen Chu described as an “incredible opportunity” to develop America’s “lowest-cost energy option.” The results demonstrate the industry’s extraordinary potential to expand its contribution to the country’s […]

Lignum-Vitae North America, LLC (LVNLLC) brings a game changing process to shaft maintenance for main guide bearings! Since 1882, Lignum Vitae has led and pioneered the most reliable water lubricated bearing in history. LVNALLC continues to innovate by developing in-plant shaft cleaning technology for aging hydro plants along with the sustainable supply of Lignum Vitae. […]

Lignum-Vitae North America, LLC (LVNALLC) is pleased to announce “Bullseye Bearings” a new offering to address inordinate localized wear for water lubricated main guide bearings. Bullseye Bearings are a special grade of Lignum Vitae specifically manufactured to stop inordinate localized wear caused by a variety of old age, dirty water, imbalance issues and natural suction […]

Back to our Roots: The Return of an Old Friend for Turbine Bearing Rehab 07/21/2014 When faced with the need for an efficient bearing solution for the 242-MW Osage hydropower plant, Ameren sought an option that would extend bearing life and found bearings made of lignum vitae wood fit the bill. By Alan Sullivan and […]

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Lignum Vitae North America LLC (LVNLLC) brings another Patented process to hydropower maintenance for water lubricated Main Guide Bearings! A NEW BEARING SURFACE COATING! Lignum Vitae North America is excited to announce another Process to renew a Hydro Power plant with a BEARING SURFACE COATING! This process will be valuable for all plants regardless of […]

Against a backdrop of rising fuel costs, energy demands and dwindling fuel resources finding reliable, renewable, sustainable energy has become a worldwide priority. With hydro power at the forefront of renewable energy maintaining this aging fleet at a high level of reliability will become more challenging. Considering many hydro’s have been in operation for decades […]

Check out our You-tube featuring conversion of a main guide bearing to the first and original water lubricated bearing…Lignum Vitae. With the longest standing expertise in genuine Lignum Vitae water lubricated bearings it looks like Mr. Edison got it right when he specified the material in the first commercial hydro plant in the US in […]