Thordon is a specialized material, developed by Thomson-Gordon Ltd. in Canada and on the market since 1966. It has been successfully used worldwide for the production of wear-resistant seals, bearings, and guideways, and is regarded as the sliding alternative to PTFE – completely PFAS-free.
Thordon is composed of a robust blend of polymer and elastomer, providing a unique combination of hardness and toughness. This composition prevents the embedding of solid particles and repels moving contaminants, thereby protecting the counter surface and extending seal life even under abrasive conditions. We primarily use Thordon for demanding sealing applications where conventional materials reach their limits. Thanks to our express service, we supply Thordon seals starting from single-piece quantities, also available in custom dimensions – fast, flexible, and in proven Swiss quality.
Properties and Benefits
Exceptionally durable even under extreme operating conditions – such as contaminated and abrasive environments (water, oil, air, etc.), insufficient lubrication and maintenance, under boundary lubrication or dry-running, as well as oscillating movements.
- Impact- and vibration-damping
- Unbreakable, non-permanently deformable
- Tolerant to misalignment
- Remains flexible at low temperatures
- Corrosion-resistant, non-conductive
- Low-friction, free of stick-slip
- Physiologically safe
- Compatible with soft counter surfaces
- Non-flammable (self-extinguishing)
- PFAS-free!
- Excellent bondability (bushings, foils, etc.)
- Resistant to storage and transport conditions
