Wicket Gate and Related Bearings

Thordon offer two choices for use in wicket gate and linkage bearing system applications: Thordon HPSXL TRAXL bearings and ThorPlas^©.

HPSXL TRAXL

Homogenous Thordon HPSXL incorporates friction and wear reducing additives throughout its entire molecular structure ensuring consistent performance in limited motion applications. The cost, maintenance and pollution risks associated with greased bearings are eliminated. Easily machined, Thordon HPSXL TRAXL bearings can be sized to final dimensions on-site prior to installation or easily line bored after installation to correct misalignment and dimensional inconsistencies encountered during turbine rehabilitation. HPSXL TRAXL achieved a top level overall rating in the Powertech simulation test for wicket gate and operating linkage bearings.

ThorPlas^©

ThorPlas^© is a homogeneous, self-lubricating polymer bearing capable of withstanding operating pressures up to 31 MPa (4500 psi) installed in a full-form, interference-fit configuration. In recent Powertech tests, ThorPlas^© demonstrated exceptional wear performance, particularly in the dry tests.