New Engineered Thermoplastic Bearing Expands Thordon's Pump Bearing
Range
For Immediate Release - January 11, 2006
Thordon Bearings Inc., a world leader in grease and oil-free bearing
solutions has announced the introduction of ThorPlas®, a new proprietary
engineered (non-elastomer) thermoplastic bearing.
ThorPlas® has been formulated to complement the existing range of
Thordon elastomer bearing grades and significantly expands the range of
applications where Thordon bearings can be specified, while still maintaining
many of the recognized Thordon performance benefits.
ThorPlas® offers the following advantages:
- Improved ability to operate at elevated temperatures - max. continuous
service temperatures of 80°C (175°F) in water and chemicals
and 110°C (230°F) dry
- Improved chemical resistance in all major chemical product categories
- Dry start up
- Increased strength and rigidity allowing working pressures in an interference
fit bearing up to 31MPa (4500 psi)
- Machines easily, and dust-free, to suit required dimensions
- Installation is quick and easy using freeze fit techniques
As part of Thordon's StageGate New Product Development program, Thordon
has been test marketing ThorPlas® since 2003 and has many installations
in operation and working successfully. Typical applications for ThorPlas®
include condensate pumps, chemical watse removal pumps, salt water pumps,
liquid propane pumps and stuffing boxes.
Thordon Bearings Inc. designs and manufactures a complete range of environmentally
friendly, high performance oil and grease free bearings to the global marine,
pump, hydro-turbine, offshore and industrial markets. Recognized internationally
for superior performance in industrial applications, Thordon bearings has
a worldwide customer service network in over 70 countries.
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