Applications for distribution blades and rudder systems

Bearings for distribution blades and rudder systems

Our self-lubricating materials are ideal for this type of application..

Advantage:

Very low friction
Lower starting up torques
Very stable dimensionally
Easy to machine and install
Withstand pressures up to 65 MPa
Long wear life
Wide range of measurements in tubes, bars and plates

PRODUCT RANGE

THORPLAS BLUE

ThorPlas is a homogeneous and self-lubricating thermoplastic material capable of withstanding pressures of up to 45 MPa.

SXL FRICTION PLATES

The SXL is a homogeneous and self-lubricating polymer that withstands vibrations and point loads very well.

SEALS

Projects/References

CELIS Hydroelectric Plant

Replacement of the bronze distributor bushings with our self-lubricating HydroPlas material in the turbine of the Celis plant belonging to Acciona.

LA NORIA Hydroelectric Plant

Rehabilitation of all the distributor bearings and connecting rods of the two units of the Iberdrola La Noria plant using our ThorPlas material.

CEDILLO Hydroelectric Plant

Installation of distributor bearings with our self-lubricating HPSXL material in the 4 units of the Cedillo plant.