Abstract: The present invention is directed to a shaft bearing support assembly for waterborne equipment, including: at least one bearing; at least one tapered forcing ring; a housing; and at least one adjusting device. The outer circumference of each of the at least one bearing is surrounded by one tapered forcing ring which is arranged inside the housing. The at least one adjusting device communicates with each of the at least one tapered forcing ring. A force generated by the at least one adjusting device is transmitted to the at least one tapered forcing ring to longitudinally move the at least one tapered forcing ring, causing the at least one bearing to constrict radially and to adapt to a desired clearance over a diameter of a shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shaft bearing support assembly for waterborne equipment, including: at least one bearing; at least one tapered forcing ring; a housing; and at least one adjusting device. The outer circumference of each of the at least one bearing is surrounded by one tapered forcing ring which is arranged inside the housing. The at least one adjusting device communicates with each of the at least one tapered forcing ring. A force generated by the at least one adjusting device is transmitted to the at least one tapered forcing ring to longitudinally move the at least one tapered forcing ring, causing the at least one bearing to constrict radially and to adapt to a desired clearance over a diameter of a shaft.

Abstract: A process for artificially producing a relatively high density, vitrified composite novaculite product of relatively homogenous, characteristics with a MOH hardness of between 7.0 and 8.0, and the artificial stone product thereby produced. First a supply of dry abrasive comprising at least 95% by weight silicon dioxide is supplied. This source preferably includes mixtures of 100 mesh novaculite powder and 200 mesh novaculite powder. The dry abrasive mixture is thereafter mixed with a wetting agent, such as a 16:1 mixture of liquid organic concentrate and water, a temporary binder, calcium stearate, and a high refractory frit. The resultant mixture is thoroughly blended to form a first intermediate mixture having a weight of approximately 64% of said dry abrasive, 5.72% of a temporary binder, 3.08% of the wetting agent approximately 1.98% calcium stearate, and approximately 24.3% frit.