Thordon Bearings designs and manufactures a complete range of high performance, non-metallic journal bearing solutions for marine, pump, hydro-turbine, offshore oil and other industrial markets. From water lubricated stern tube and rudder bearings for ships to grease free wicket gate bearings for clean power generation, we provide innovative non polluting bearing solutions that meet or exceed the technical requirements of your application.
Since the first Thordon bearing was developed in 1966, Thordon has continuously improved its high performance polymer technologies and bearing designs to become the world leader in elastomeric bearing technology. Our applications engineering and global technical support teams can support your most unique bearing technical challenges.
Thordon engineered polymer bearing solutions can:
With Thordon bearings specified all around the world, an extensive distribution network has been established in over 80 countries. Thordon Technical Services department and factory trained distributors and agents can provide you with assistance, product and installation support.
A Thomson-Gordon Company - Innovating Since 1911
Zero Oil Means Zero Environmental Impact
(The Naval Architect, May 2012) Seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearings use no oil-based lubricants and can bring 0-EI (zero environmental impact) below the waterline, writes Craig Carter, Director of Marketing at Thordon Bearings, following the company's presentation to the IMO's DE56 meeting in February.
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Sea-Faring Bearings
(Canadian Plant, September/October 2011) Thordon Bearings Sea-Faring Bearings - Cleaning Up the Marine Industry article from Canadian Plant magazine.
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Eco-Conscious Carisbrooke Opts for Seawater Lubricated Prop Shaft Bearings on latest newbuildings
UK ship owner, Carisbrooke Shipping has specified COMPAC for 4 new 8,500 dwt multi-purpose dry cargo ships being built at Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Ltd. in China.
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Pollution free propeller shaft bearings operating in seawater rather than oil shortlisted for Ocean Environmental Protection Award
Canadian manufacturer, Thordon Bearings' seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearings have been shortlisted for the Ocean Environmental Protection Award at the 2011 Sustainable Shipping Awards to be held in London, England, July 7, 2011.
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Good for the environment! No risk of oil pollution fines! Reduced operating costs!
Can this all be true? If you are like the majority of global ship owners using oil lubricated white metal propeller shaft bearings, the cost of aft seal maintenance and the risk of oil discharges from a stern tube is always present. However, if you look at Canadian bulk carrier owners, Algoma Central Corp. and Canada Steamship Lines (CSL), both are benefiting from the decision to use the pollution free propeller shaft bearings systems on their new ships.
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Why settle for oil-based lubricants on your ship?
Another article has recently been published providing decent information on the Vessel Discharge Evaluation and Review Act in the United States. As it relates to the VGP, oil-based lubricants ARE considered to be pollutants so don’t be fooled into thinking that pollution-free alternatives do not exist.
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