Developed as a maintenance-free solution to replace greased bronze bearings, the proprietary engineered thermoplastic bearing is capable of dynamic operating pressures up to 45 MPa (6527 psi) and can easily be back fit into virtually all applications where greased bronze is currently installed. Higher pressures may be possible with Thordon Engineering review.
ThorPlas-Blue grease-free bearings help reduce maintenance costs and noise levels, have equal or better operating performance over metal bearings, and are available in rod and sheet forms. ThorPlas-Blue not only has a lower density and thus less weight in comparison to metal bearings but it is also self-lubricating which means no grease or oil while eliminating bearing corrosion concerns. A stainless steel or non-corrosive mating surface should be used with ThorPlas-Blue.
Superior performance in all industrial applications
- Does not require oil or grease/greasing systems to ensure smooth operation
- Lifetime lubricated – lubricants in the homogenous polymer ensure a low, stable coefficient of friction, even as the bearing wears
- Long bearing wear life with no maintenance required
- Good chemical resistance
- Low thermal expansion and water absorption
- Easily and safely machined
- Installation is quick and easy
Perform well in the following conditions
- Corrosive
- High impact load
- High humidity
- Infrequent maintenance periods
Uses for ThorPlas-Blue bearings include:
ThorPlas-Blue pump bearings have been used in a wide range of industries including nuclear, thermal and hydroelectric power plants, pulp and paper mills, sewage and waste water treatment plants, steel mills, oil and chemical refineries, and shipyards.
Lock and dam gate bearings
ThorPlas-Blue bearings can be installed as a full-form product and will operate smoothly without grease lubrication.
Agriculture equipment and industrial vehicles -- pivot points
Replacing hinge point bearings with ThorPlas-Blue eliminates greasing and reduces wear.
Pulp and paper
ThorPlas-Blue bearings are corrosion resistant and can be used to replace doctor bushings, mixer bushings and roller chain bushings.
ThorPlas-Blue bearings replace bronze bearings improving operation and reducing operating costs.
Food handling/processing
ThorPlas-Blue bearings can withstand high temperatures and eliminate grease contamination and cleaning solutions.
Mining -- pivot points
ThorPlas-Blue installs easily to replace bearings in crushers and feeders, material handling equipment, mine car rocker arms and skip pivots.
Self-aligning bearing -- hydraulic systems
ThorPlas-Blue Self-Aligning Bearings (SAB) operate without binding and reduce piston and cylinder damage.
Used to replace highly loaded greased bearings, ThorPlas-Blue offers grease-free operation, saving time and money.
Conveyor systems
ThorPlas-Blue eliminates the need for greased bearings and will increase MTBF reducing maintenance costs.
Gallagher Fluid Seals Inc. is your authorized distributor of Thordon Bearings. Contact our engineering department or your customer service representative to find out how you can use grease & oil-free bearings in your processes.