YOU GENERATE. WE INNOVATE. RELIABLE PERFORMANCE FOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC FACILITIES SINCE 1882 THE OSAGE HYDRO PLANT OWNED BY AMEREN IS RETURNING 100% BACK TO LIGNUM VITAE lignumvitaesolutions.com · 804-337-7169 · [email protected] ABOUT LIGNUM VITAE NORTH AMERICA Lignum Vitae North America is the exclusive global supplier of premium seals, bearings and engineered materials made from lignum vitae for the hydro-electric, energy, marine and other industries worldwide. Lignum Vitae North America was formed to return this superior material to the forefront in response to marketplace demand. As the only global manufacturer with immediate access to a commercially viable supply of lignum vitae material, Lignum Vitae North America is your source for reliable bearing solutions. Lignum vitae material was the original specification for hydro plants and turbines dating back to the mid-1800s. Increased uptime and lower ongoing maintenance costs bringing an end to scored shafts. THE LIGNUM VITAE DIFFERENCE: • Zero clearance • No filtering or seals required • Zero wiping or smearing of material • Low wear in abrasive water environments • High resistance to shock, loading & vibration • Lowest coefficient of friction • Oil/grease-free operation • No environmental risk • Sustainable supply chain PRODUCTS • Thrust and mushroom • Shell bearings • Tube bearings • Stave bearings • Horizontal bearings • Shaft Seals • Rub Rails • Wicket Gate Bushings Relied on for its unmatched longevity and durability in hydro plants, lignum vitae self-lubricating, renewable bearings and seals are the industry standard for sustainable, superior performance in the most extreme operating environments. As the first documented bearing, wear pad and seal material still in use today, hydro plant components manufactured with lignum vitae offer decades of continuous performance, far superior to newer, composite and synthetic bearings. Our patented technology is custom fabricated in the United States, easy to install, nearly maintenance-free and ships within 72 hours of order.* *Certain conditions may apply