Gallagher FluidThordon Vertical Pump Bearings Seals is the northeast and Mid-Atlantic distributor for Thordon Vertical Pump Bearings.

These bearings are among the many offerings from Thordon, a Canada-based manufacturer of high-performance, non-metallic journal bearing solutions.

In addition to providing solutions to the marine, hydro-turbine, offshore oil, and other industries, Thordon designs and manufactures a complete line of grease and oil-free vertical pump bearings.

Thordon also produces a number of water or medium-lubricated bearing grades which offer specific operating advantages for any pump bearing application:

  • Thordon XL is for water-lubricated applications with limited dry running.
  • Thordon SXL is the preferred choice for dry start-up operation, with the lowest coefficient of friction, and excellent wear life and abrasion resistance.
  •  Thordon Composite bearings are specially formulated to provide outstanding wear life in abrasive operating conditions.
  • ThorPlas-Blue pump bearings can be used for dry start ups, in temperatures up to 80°C (176°F)  and offer improved chemical resistance versus other Thordon grades.
  • ThorPlas-White was specifically developed to operate in drinking water applications it has NSF/ANSI 51, 61 and WRAS approval.

ThorPlas-White's NSF-51 and NSF-61 certification allow it to be used for a number of food equipment and drinking water applications, according to Keith Brand, business development manager for Thordon's pump and industiral sectors.

“In addition to this unique combination of attributes, ThorPlas-White can operate in dry or wet conditions, at slow and high speeds respectively," Brand said.

ThorPlas-White is a thermoplastic alloy that offers long bearing wear life and dry run capability thanks to its built-in lubricants.

Beyond those attributes, these Thordon Vertical Pump Bearings offer users:

  • A low coefficient of friction during operation and good abrasion resistance.
  • Easy installation.
  • Machines without creating nuisance dust.
  • Capable of operating pressures up to 45MPa (6,527 psi)
  • Easily back-fits into virtually all industrial application where greased bronze or roller bearings are installed.

Applications for ThorPlas-White include pump bearings for water treatment and food processing plants, mixer/agitator bearings, bottle filling equipment and valve bearings, conveyor and hanger bearings as well as a replacement for rolling element bearings.

For more information on Thordon Vertical Pump Bearings, please review their material selection guide, or contact Gallagher Fluid Seals.