Tufcot completed the turning on the Broadbent lathe for a large-diameter machining project involving king post bearings.

Tufcot is a specialist manufacturer of high-performance composite engineering materials. Our proprietary material, Tufcot®, is designed to replace traditional metals in demanding applications, offering exceptional dimensional stability, low friction, and maintenance-free performance, even in extreme environments. We supply precision-engineered components for sectors including: * Marine (rudder and stern tube bearings) * Rail * Hydraulics * Mining and oil & gas * Agriculture * And more Whether you're looking for spherical bearings, bushes, wear pads, or custom-machined solutions, our in-house capabilities cover everything from raw material production to CNC machining, finishing, and rapid global delivery. We’re ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accredited, and our Tufcot® T100 Marine material is approved by DNV, Lloyd’s Register, ABS, Bureau Veritas, RINA and WRAS. ✓ Trusted by engineers worldwide since 1981. ✓ Type-approved composite bearings delivered fast. ✓ Technical support that helps you get the spec right first time. Contact us on +44 (0)114 244 2363 or info@tufcot.com.

Founded 1981