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Water-Lubricated Rudder Bearing With Long Life Span Replacing Thordon SXL
INDRON® TSTN water-lubricated rudder bearing is a high-performance, long-life marine bearing designed to replace Thordon SXL.
Minimum Order Quantity: 1
Price: USD, CNY
Packaging Details: Wooden or heavy duty carton packaging
Delivery Time: 15working days
Payment Terms: T/T
Supply Ability: 10000
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Water Lubricated Stern Tube Bearings
INDRON® TSTN water-lubricated rudder bearing is a high-performance, long-life marine bearing designed to replace Thordon SXL. Developed with advanced elastoplastic alloy and embedded microcrystalline self-lubricating particles, this bearing excels under harsh marine conditions where durability, low friction, and minimal maintenance are critical. INDRON® TSTN is widely recognized as a cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative to conventional oil-lubricated metal bearings.
INDRON® Rudder Bearings Material
Whether you're dealing with retrofit or newbuild, INDRON® TSTN bearings can be customized to match Thordon SXL dimensions with ease.
| COMMON GUIDE BEARING MATERIALS | ||||
| Comparison of material performance of water-conductive bearings | INDRON TSTN | THORON SXL | ||
| Properties | Unit | Test Method | Typical Value | |
| Physical Property | ||||
| Density | g/cm3 | ASTM D792-08 | 1.17 | 1.16 |
| Mechanical Properties | ||||
| Tensile Strength | MPa | ASTM D638-08 | 40.3 | 44 |
| Elongation at Break | % | ASTM D638-08 | 199 | 230 |
| Shore Type D Hardness | . | ASTM D638-08 | 65 | 66 |
| Compressive Strength(10%) | MPa | ASTM D695-08 | 23 | — |
| Modulus of Compression | MPa | ASTM D695-08 | 430 | 486 |
INDRON® TSTN marine rudder bearings are engineered to handle extreme pressure and friction conditions under water-lubricated environments.
Product Details
The INDRON® TSTN water-lubricated rudder bearing is widely used in bulk carriers, tugboats, working vessels, and ocean energy systems. As a direct Thordon SXL alternative, it operates under harsh seawater conditions with minimal maintenance and long-lasting performance. Its proven durability and self-lubricating water-lubricated structure significantly reduce operational costs for shipowners, while enhancing rudder and stern tube reliability.
INDRON® Rudder Bearing Features
Exceptional Wear Resistance
Engineered with long-lasting self-lubricating particles, INDRON® TSTN offers a significantly longer service life compared to other non-metallic rudder bearings.
Water-Lubricated & Eco-Friendly
Operates entirely without oil or grease, making it suitable for environmentally sensitive marine zones.
Thordon SXL Replacement
Proven to replace Thordon SXL with better cost efficiency and comparable or superior mechanical performance.
Dry Start Capability
Enables reliable operation even under intermittent or dry conditions, thanks to bonded extreme pressure microcrystals.
Low Friction Operation
Reduces shaft wear and improves operational efficiency.
Dynamic Load Capacity
Withstands integral dynamic bearing surface pressure up to 10 MPa.
Versatile Form Factor
Available in integrated, split, or slat-type bushings to meet diverse vessel and rudder system designs.
What Makes INDRON® TSTN Different?
INDRON® TSTN is a next-generation elastoplastic bearing material, developed with:
●Long-life self-lubricating particles
●Extreme-pressure resistance
●Balanced low friction and durability
●Minimal volumetric wear in wet and dry conditions
This formulation makes it ideal for rudder bearings subjected to high-impact steering loads and corrosive seawater environments.
Our Strengths
Our senior material scientists and mechanical engineering specialists have reached the international advanced level in material design, material innovations, material manufacturing and material applications. As a company focusing on the needs of customers and possessing years of experience and professional skills, we are assisting customers in solving their technical problems and providing extraordinary material technology solutions.
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