Marine Rudder Stern Tube Bearing Equivalent To Thordon Bushing

The images below show Techemer marine rudder bearings and stern tube bearings used in water-lubricated ship propulsion systems. These bearings support propeller shafts and rudder shafts in bulk carriers, workboats, and offshore vessels, providing stable shaft alignment and low-friction operation.

Manufactured from advanced polymer composite materials, Techemer marine stern tube bearings offer excellent wear resistance, long service life, and reliable performance in seawater environments, making them an efficient replacement for traditional metal or Thordon-type bushings in modern marine bearing systems. 

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GB/T 9867, ISO 4649 and ASTM D5963 Relative Volume Wears Comparison  (mm³)

Partial data from THORDON product description

Under the same conditions, Techemer elastoplastic alloy has less wear than other common nonmetal bearing materials, and some of its models are even better than imported materials,which means Techemer bearing has longer service life, higher reliability and lower maintenance cost.