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Thordon SXL Rudder Bearings for Coastal Workboats

Thordon SXL grease-free rudder bearings for coastal workboats, up to 12 N/mm² (1,740 psi). Pintle, stock and carrier disc bearings, plus SXL, TRAXL or ThorPlas bushings for steering linkages, tiller arms and fin stabilizers.

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, here for coastal workboats.

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

Configurations

  • SXL pintle, stock and carrier disc bearings
  • SXL, TRAXL or ThorPlas for grease-free steering and linkage applications and fin stabilizers
  • ThorPlas is recommended for the more highly loaded tiller arm and "jockey-bar" linkage bushings

Applications

  • Coastal and inland workboats, for newbuilds and repairs
  • Bearing sizing uses the Thordon Bearing Sizing Calculation Program

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