Maximum dynamic working pressure to 31.0 Mpa ( 4500 psi ); static pressures to 45.0Mpa ( 6500 psi )
easily machined without affecting low coefficient of friction ( typically 0.10 – 0.17 )
very low wear in non-abrasive environments
maximum continuous service temperature of 80°C ( 176°F ) in water and 110°C ( 230°F ) dry
excellent dry start capability as a vertical pump bearing
reasonable abrasion resistance – less than Thordon elastomer grades, but better than bronze, epoxy phenolics and many other non-metallic bearing materials
improved chemical resistance in most chemical product categories compared to elastomeric grades
Thordon SXL ( Off-WHITE ) Excellent at dry start-up with a friction coefficient lower than other Thordon Bearings polymer grades
Low coefficient of friction ( typically 0.10-0.20 )
Higher dry PV ( Pressure Velocity ) rating than XL
Higher resistance to abrasion than XL in wet applications; good abrasion resistance operating dry
Dry start-up capability as a vertical pump bearing
High resistance to shock loading and vibration
Thordon XL ( Black ) Used in different industrials applications, show a similar abrasive resistance than SXL
Low coefficient of friction ( typically 0.20-0.25 )
High resistance to abrasion in dry applications
High resistance to shock loading and vibration
Thordon HPSXL ( Grey ) For high pressure applications, since HPSXL TRAXL is glued in a metallic housing
Maximum dynamic working pressure to 15.0 Mpa ( 2175 psi ) in limited motion as a homogeneous material
HPSXL TRAXL has maximum dynamic working pressure to 55.0Mpa (8000 psi) in limited motion
Lowest coefficient of friction ( typically 0.06-0.12 )
Moderately abrasion resistant ( lower abrasion resistance than XL or SXL )
High resistance to shock loading and vibration
Thordon Composite ( Yellow & Black ) A two layers bearings designed to be specifically used in highly abrasive environments
Used in rotating applications in abrasive water conditions such as pump and dredge bearings
Outstanding abrasion resistance – two or more times that of rubber
Significantly lower coefficient of friction than rubber
Higher resilience and stiffness than rubber
Available with either yellow polymer or metal bearing shells
Thordon Compac ( Orange ) Polymeric bushings specifically developed for marine propulsion shafts
Unique design that helps to develop the hydrodynamic film
Low friction providing easier startups
Water lubricated bearings that eliminates the need of using oil in the sterntube
No sterntube aft seal required since the water flow goes through it
Approved by major classification societies
The use a tapered keys allows inspection of propeller shaft without removal
Thorflex (Thorseals) Flexible polymers with high mechanical strength developed for sealing applications.
Long life due to Thorseal polymer self-lubricating properties
Superior Yield strength than other seals on the market
High resistance to permanent deformation
Operating temperature from -50 ˚C (-60 ˚F) to 90 ˚C (195 ˚F)
Operating Pressure 0 – 15,000 PSI (0-103Mpa)
Custom made to fit the needs of of your specific applications
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