Thordon wicket gate, operating mechanism and linkage bearings operate wet or dry and eliminate the cost, maintenance and pollution risk associated with greased bearings. ThorPlas-Blue wicket gate bearings also come with a 15 year wearlife guarantee!
- Self-lubricating to ensure performance in limited-motion applications
- No galling from edge loading caused by minor misalignments or gate deflections
- Can be machined on site to accommodate dimensional inconsistencies and avoid replacement parts
- Quick delivery and less downtime to meet demanding rehabilitation schedules
All Thordon bearings can be easily machined and sized to final dimensions on-site prior to installation or easily line bored after installation to correct misalignment and dimensional inconsistencies encountered during turbine rehabilitation.