Elastomeric Sliding Bearings

Elastomeric Sliding Bearings

P.N. Erichsen has a vast stock of Thordon bearings, thus we can offer a wide selection of their product range  

Thordon offers a vast program of elastomer bearings with unique wear characteristics and low friction, which makes it an ideal slide bearing material for a number of pump applications as well as for sewage systems and the shipbuilding industry.

Thordon bearings are available as rods, tubes or sheets in standard dimensions but can also be supplied as per customer requirements.

BENEFITS

  • Long Wear Life Guarantee
  • More abrasive resistant than phenolics and other non-metallics
  • High tolerance to edge loading
  • High shock absorption
  • Self-lubricated: operates wet or dry without grease
  • Easy to machine and fit

SXL rudder bearings operate without grease above and below the waterline and is approved for pressures up to 12 N/mm2 (1740 psi).

Designed to operate dry. This means that it can be installed without the need for lubrication lines, thus eliminating any risk of pollution associated with grease.

SXL offers high abrasion resistance and can also withstand high shock loads, improving the wear life of the bearing.

Thordon manufacture their bearings according to ISO 9001:2008 Quality System requirements and their products are approved by most of the Classification Societies.

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