What alloys are called babbits?

Novosibirsk Tin Plant is one of the leading enterprises in the production and sale of tin and lead-tin alloys in the region. Among the key activities of the enterprise, the production of babbits occupies a special place. These alloys are widely used in many industries due to their unique combination of properties, including high wear resistance and good thermal conductivity.

 What are babbits? Definition and history
Babbits are bearing alloys named after the American inventor Isaac Babbitt, who in the mid-19th century was the first to propose using a special mixture of tin, lead, and other metals to reduce friction in machinery. Today, babbits are used not only in mechanical engineering, but also in shipbuilding, energy, and other fields where equipment is subjected to high loads and requires effective protection against wear. The main types of babbits are:

Tin-based babbits. These alloys are made from tin, which is combined with other metals.