Thordon Bearing Inc.
Environment and cost reduction
We are exclusive representatives and distributors of THORDON, a Canadian company with over 100 years of experience designing and manufacturing long-life, low-friction, and non-polluting non-metallic bearing systems for numerous sectors.
Thordon bearing systems offer exceptional service life, low coefficient of friction, and can be easily machined on-site. In-house design engineers consult with clients to provide innovative bearing system designs that meet or exceed client technical requirements. Thordon Bearings’ engineering and quality approach has gained worldwide recognition. Quality procedures are certified to ISO 9001: 2015 quality system. Thordon bearing systems are proven, cost-effective, and environmentally positive solutions for both marine and industrial applications. Thordon bearing and seal systems are available worldwide through more than 75 agents and distributors.
Maritime - River
Propeller Shaft Bearing System
RIVERTOUGH
Thordon RiverTough propeller shaft bearings operating in combination with nickel-chromium-boron hardened coating sleeves are specially formulated to provide superior service life in highly abrasive water conditions and have proven capable of lasting at least twice as long as rubber bearings.
COMPAC
Thordon COMPAC is a high-performance water-lubricated bearing system primarily for "blue water" operating conditions. Specially formulated with a low coefficient of friction to reduce starting friction.
SXL
Thordon SXL offers lower coefficient of friction for reduced starting torque and smoother operation at lower shaft RPM, higher resistance to third-party abrasive wear.
Seals
SEA THIGOR
The Thordon SeaThigor seal is a face-type mechanical seal for water-lubricated propeller shafts from 300mm (11.8") to 750mm (29.5") found in yachts, cruise ships, merchant vessels, and naval ships. SeaThigor uses a balanced design with optimal balance ratio that further improves operational stability when subjected to water pressure fluctuation in rough seas.
TG 100
The Thordon TG100 is a new mechanical seal specifically designed for shaft vessels from 86mm (3.375") to 305mm (12") operating in clean or abrasive-laden waters, including workboats, harbor tugs, offshore supply vessels, yachts, ferries, fishing boats, and self-propelled dredgers.
Deck Bearings
Thorplas
Ideal for replacing bronze and other non-metallic bearings in deck equipment applications. ThorPlas is self-lubricating, easy to machine, has long life.
Industry
THORDON SXL
– Preferred option for dry start capability
– Lowest dry coefficient of friction, typically 0.10 – 0.20
– Working pressure at 10 MPa (1450 psi)
– Wet or dry operation
– High resistance to abrasion, shock loading, and vibration
APPLICATIONS:
- Vertical Pumps
- Main Shaft
- Hydraulic Turbines
COMPOSITE
– Made specifically for use in highly abrasive water environments
– Stiffer and at least twice the abrasion resistance of rubber
– Lower coefficient of friction than rubber
– Reduced maintenance downtime
– Water lubricated – no grease
– Easy installation
APPLICATIONS:
- Yellow machinery
- Vertical Pumps
THORPLAS
– Dry start capability
– Operates in water and chemicals up to 80°C (176°F) and 110°C (230°F) dry
– Engineering thermoplastic capable of design pressures up to 45 MPa (6527 psi)
– Very low wear in non-abrasive environments
APPLICATIONS:
- Screens
- Turbine Blades
- Yellow Machinery
- Mining Machinery
- Machinery
- Agriculture
- Textile Industry
Thorplas - White
- NSF/ANSI 51/61 and WRAS approval
- Low operating friction
- Very low wear
- Good dry running capability due to built-in lubricants
- Easy to machine: no troublesome dust
- Easy to install
- Food
- Drinking water
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