Thordon SXL Rudder Bearings for Fishing Vessels

Name: Thordon SXL Rudder Bearings for Fishing Vessels
Brand: Thordon Bearings

Thordon SXL self-lubricating, grease-free rudder bearings for applications above and below the waterline. Low friction, operating pressures up to 12 N/mm² (1,740 psi), tolerant of shock and edge loads. Over 4,000 vessel references.

Description

Thordon SXL rudder bearings are self-lubricating polymer bearings that remove the need for grease in rudder bearing applications above and below the waterline. Thordon reports more than 25 years of use and a reference list of over 4,000 vessels.

Key features

Self-lubricating, so no grease or greasing system is needed, which removes the risk of grease pollution
For rudder bearings above and below the waterline
Low friction
Operating pressures up to 12 N/mm² (1,740 psi)
Withstands high shock loads and edge loading
Thordon self-lubricating rudder stock seals are available to complete the package

Applications

Rudder bearings on fishing vessels and other ships, for newbuilds and repairs
Supplied through a worldwide distribution network to ship repair facilities
Bearing sizing uses the Thordon Bearing Sizing Calculation Program

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