Other Submarine Applications

HPSXL Bronze Spherical Bearing - Diving Planes

Diving Planes

Thordon's HPSXL has been used for submarine diving planes. HPSXL has a low coefficient of friction operate smoothly and easily without grease lubrication. It is abrasion resistant and resilient, with long wear life.

SXL TRAXL Torpedo Launcher Bearings

Torpedo Launcher

Thordon's SXL TRAXL have been used in various submarine torpedo launches. A SXL bearing is bonded to a metallic shell allowing for high resistance to shock loading and vibration.

SXL or ThorPlas-Blue Periscope Bearings

Periscope Bearing

SXL or ThorPlas-Blue bearings can be used in periscope and communication masts. Easy to machine and install. Operate without oil or grease. 


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References

References and articles of Thordon Submarine Applications


Design

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The final (fully finished) sizing of a Thordon elastomer or ThorPlas bearing can be determined by using the Thordon Bearing Sizing Calculation Program.

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