Thordon is a special material developed by Thomson-Gordon Ltd. in Canada and has been on the market since 1966. It is used successfully worldwide for the manufacture of wear-resistant plain bearings and guideways.
Thordon consists of a robust mixture of plastic and rubber that offers a unique combination of hardness and toughness. This compound prevents the embedding of solids and repels moving particles, protecting the mating surface and increasing the life of the bearing, even under abrasive conditions. Thordon bearings do not deform permanently, absorb shocks and vibrations excellently and offer excellent sliding and dry running properties. They can support high radial loads and offer a long service life.
Properties and advantages
- Impact and vibration damping.
- Non-breakable, not permanently deformable.
- Adaptable in the event of misalignment.
- Still flexible at low temperatures.
- Corrosion-resistant, not electrically conductive.
- Low friction, free from stick-slip.
- Physiologically harmless.
- Good compatibility with soft mating surfaces.
- Homogeneous in structure and of consistent quality.
- Can be produced by casting.
- Easy to machine.
- Quickly fitted by press-fitting.
- Easy to replace.
- Perfectly bondable (cans, foils, etc.)
- Insensitive during storage and transport.
- Non-flammable (self-extinguishing)
