The bushes were cooled in dry ice for 5 hours and the installation was very smooth. The bushes went right in and were secured only 25 to 30 mins later. The application was for an azimuth Z drive propeller. This is the largest propeller produced by this company until now.

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Housings ready for fitting Vesconite bearings
Vesconite bearing being cooled in dry ice which facilitates easy fitting.
Vesconite bearing fitted into housing
Vesconite bearing fitted into housing
Ship with Vesconite bearings fitted in azimuth drive propeller.