Sponsored content: Wärtsilä’s 100Bond® White Metal Technology: Revolutionizing Industrial Bearings

Leveraging over 50 years of expertise and advanced laser technology, Wärtsilä enhances the performance, longevity, and environmental sustainability of white metal applications.

A Leap Forward in Bearing Technology

Wärtsilä’s 100Bond® technology represents a substantial upgrade over traditional casting methods. Utilizing a highly automated laser deposition process, the technology delivers remarkable precision and consistency. This advancement addresses several inherent limitations of conventional techniques, such as dependency on operator experience, hazardous material handling, and inefficiency in material utilization​​​​.

The traditional method involves warming white metal to 500°C, which is both time-consuming and environmentally taxing. Material utilization rates hover around 25%, with up to 60% needing recycling, and the process involves significant risks, including exposure to smoke, cooling water, and hazardous acids. In contrast, Wärtsilä’s automated laser process eliminates these hazards, ensuring faster processing and enhanced quality, free of inner defects and suitable for mass production and complex geometries​​​​.