Innovative sliding bearing cuts fuel consumption

New plain bearings developed by Rolls-Royce's Power Systems business unit for its mtu engines reduce friction-induced losses by up to 35 percent.

Source: Rolls-Royce Power Systems

A new sliding bearing has been developed for Rolls-Royce Power Systems’ mtu engines that reduces their fuel consumption by 1%.

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