scope:

This specification covers stave shaped and cylindrical shaped bearings that have synthetic rubber facings.

Bearings shall be of the following classes, as specified (see 6.2.1):

Class I - Stave bearing, metallic backed. Class II - Cylindrical bearing, with cylindrical shaped metal backing and internally molded rubber stave forms. Class III - Stave bearing, nonmetallic backed.

intended Use:

The bearings herein specified are intended for use in supporting the rotating propulsion shafts for surface ships and submarines.