| Supplier:
THORDON Bearings Inc. |
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THORDON
bearings are the recognized choice of hydroelectric
power producers for long life, low friction bearing
systems. They function well whether sealed and
dry or immersed in water.
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Pollution-free |
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Sizing
flexibility — easily machined |
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High
abrasion resistance |
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High
resilience/impact resistance |
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No
need for hardened, ground journals |
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High
pressure capacity |
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Accommodate
edge loading |
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Extensive
application references |
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Turbine
Main Shaft Guide Bearings
Choice
of two environmentally-safe systems:
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SXL
bearings for water-lubricated systems |
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XL
bearings for sealed bearing systems |
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Wicket
Gate and Linkage Bearings
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Exceptional
wear life |
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Low
coefficient of friction |
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High
resistance to shock loading |
Screen
Bearings and Wear Pads
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Highly
abrasive resistant and resilient |
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Extended
wear life, with elimination of maintenance and costs
associated with grease lubrication |
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Operating
Ring Wear Pads
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Smooth,
reliable, grease-free performance |
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High
abrasion resistance |
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Wicket
Gate Thrust Bearings
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Eliminate
greasing system required with conventional designs |
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Metal-to-metal
contact is eliminated |
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Servo-Motor
and Servo-Link Bearings
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Operate
smoothly and provide excellent wear life |
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Grease
lubrication is not required |
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Segmented
Shaft Seals
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High
resilience, abrasive resistance |
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Superior
sealing and often more cost-effective than competitive
designs |
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Runner
Wear Rings
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High
abrasion resistance, extended wear life, no metal-to-metal
contact |
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Flat
spotting of the runner is eliminated |
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| Thordon
Hydro-Turbine Applications |
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