Thordon Bearings, Ontario, Canada, has seen growing adoption of its polymer bearing and seal systems in inland and coastal workboat fleets operating in abrasive or high-duty environments. Marine Log spoke with Jason
Jason Perry
Thordon Bearings, Ontario, Canada, has seen growing adoption of its polymer bearing and seal systems in inland and coastal workboat fleets operating in abrasive or high-duty environments. Marine Log spoke with Jason Perry, regional director – North America, about how operators are evaluating these components, the conditions they are designed for, and the operational considerations that come with their use.
Marine Log (ML): How do Thordon’s RiverTough Tailshaft Bearings compare to traditional rubber bearings in terms of durability and performance? Can you explain the benefits of their longer wear life?
Jason Perry (JP): RiverTough bearings are engineered specifically for abrasive, silty environments like those found in the Amazon, Magdalena, and Mississippi river systems. Compared to traditional rubber bearings, the elastomeric material used for the RiverTough bearing demonstrates significantly slower wear. In fact, field data and comparative
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