Rudder Bearings Systems
Whether it is above or below the water line, Thordon self-lubricating rudder bearings offer freedom from grease. Thordon SXL self lubricating bearings have set the standard in rudder bearing technology and are recognized internationally as the proven choice for value, performance and complete freedom from water pollution concerns for both new construction and conversions.
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Since 1970 Thordon Bearings have been a world leader in elastomeric polymer rudder bearing technology. Used dry or water-lubricated, out rudder bearings offer long-life performance, proven through more than 4,000 installations over the last 25 years.
Thordon rudder bearings offer lifetime value for owners and yards who demand the best performance in environmentally friendly rudder bearing systems. Operating grease free, eliminates the maintenance and environmental concerns associated with grease lubricated systems. Thordon SXL bearings made from an advanced polymer exhibit a lower coefficient of friction that other materials commonly used for rudder bearings resulting in smooth operation, reduced loading stress on all steering gear components and longer life, all without the hassles of grease. | ||
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In addition to SXL Thordon’s new thermoplastic product ThorPlas® is designed to withstand radial loads as high as bronze (working pressures up to 31 MPa or 4500 psi) in dry or wet applications. ThorPlas offers reduced wear and eliminates the need for grease, when specified in place of bronze bushings in steering linkage and hydraulic cylinder yoke applications.
Thordon SXL a Crucial solution for FPSO "Our selection of bearing material was crucial. Not only did it have to perform well under the sea, it also needed to be relatively low maintenance and have a design life of 15 years!" - Jon Dunston, Director, London Marine Consultants. |
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