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Thordon SXL Rudder Bearings for Workboats and Tugs

Thordon SXL grease-free rudder bearings for workboats and tugs, up to 12 N/mm² (1,740 psi). Pintle, stock and carrier disc bearings; SXL, TRAXL or ThorPlas 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. For workboats and tugs, the range also covers steering linkages and tiller arm bushings.

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 on workboats

Applications

  • Workboats and tugs, for newbuilds and repairs
  • Bearing sizing uses the Thordon Bearing Sizing Calculation Program

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