INDRON® split plain bearing solutions are specifically designed for water-lubricated marine applications, offering a high-performance and eco-friendly alternative to traditional metal and polymer bearings such as Thordon SXL. Made from an advanced elastomeric polymer alloy, these bearings provide exceptional wear resistance, self-lubrication, and durability, ensuring long-term reliability in harsh marine environments.
INDRON® Split Plain Bearings Advantages
Our elastomeric polymer alloy split plain bearings are engineered to excel in water-lubricated marine environments, offering a reliable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional bearings like Thordon SXL.
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Eco-Friendly Water Lubrication:
Our split plain bearings use natural water as a lubricant, eliminating the need for grease or oil, thereby preventing marine pollution.
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Self-Lubricating & Maintenance-Free:
The unique elastomeric polymer alloy contains high-efficiency self-lubricating microcrystals and extreme pressure additives, allowing for dry starts and ensuring superior performance under impact and edge loads without the need for frequent maintenance.
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Superior Wear Resistance & Friction Control:
The split plain bearing is engineered for balanced friction and wear resistance, effectively embedding and expelling abrasive particles to protect the shaft surface.
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Customizable Design for Specific Applications:
We offer tailored material selections and Split Plain Bearing designs to meet unique operational requirements.
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Certified Quality & Reliability:
Our split plain bearings are CCS (China Classification Society) approved and ISO9001:2015 certified, ensuring the highest quality standards for marine applications.
Products Show
Product Material Grade
| Material Grade |
| Bearing(lining) | INDRON®TSTN | INDRON®HRBR | INDRON®HAWF | INDRON®UNIV | INDRON®PLAT |
| Material | Synthetic Engineering Elastomers | Synthetic Engineering Elastomers | SyntheticEngineering Elastomers | Synthetic Engineering Elastomers | Synthetic Engineering Elastomers |
| Recommended Workplace | Guide Bearings & Seals | Guide Bearings& Seals | Guide Bearings & Seals | Guide van, connecting rod bushing | Guide vane, connecting rod bushing |
| Temperature Limit | 70℃ | 70℃ | 70℃ | 70℃ | 70℃ |
| Dry Rub | Yes | low speed | low speed | Yes | Yes |
| Acid Resistance | limit | limit | limit | limit | limit |
| Alkaline Resistant | limit | limit | limit | limit | limit |
| Hydrocarbon Suitability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Abrasion Resistance | good | excellent | excellent | good | good |
| Friction Pair(bushing) | bronze | HRC40 | HRC40 | HRC40 | HRC40 |
| Stainless | recommend | recommend | recommend | recommend |
| Typical Application | water, sea water | water, sea water | water, sea water | water, sea water | water, sea water |
| Most fluids(pH 5-10) | Most fluids(pH5-10) | Most fluids(pH5-10) | Most fluids(pH 5-10) | Most fluids(pH5-10) |
| Note | Lowest coefficient of friction,suitable for dry running applications, good wear resistance | Use silt water under moderate grinding conditions | Use ofsilt-containing water under high grinding conditions. Contains abrasion resistant | high load capacity | high load capacity |
What split plain bearing bearing materials are more suitable as the materials used for water pump guide bearings, Babbitt alloy, rubber, ceramics or new polymer materials? It is advisable to take account of the lubrication requirements, use environment and maintenance cycle of the equipment.
Advanced Elastomeric Polymer Alloy Material
The INDRON® split plain bearing is manufactured using our proprietary elastoplastic alloy, which is highly resistant to wear in both dry and submerged conditions, outperforming traditional sliding bearing materials.
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Optimized Friction & Wear Balance: Low friction and high durability for extended operational life.
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High Load Capacity: Supports up to 10 MPa dynamic surface pressure.
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Self-Lubricating Protection: Integrated long-lasting lubrication particles reduce shaft wear.
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Superior PV Performance: Capable of withstanding up to 100 MPa·m/s under water-lubricated conditions.
Applications of Split Plain Bearings
INDRON® split plain bearings have been widely used in bulk carriers and working ships. Field tests have proven that these bearings successfully replace metal stern bearings and rudder bearings in oil-lubricated systems. Compared with other non-metal Split Plain Bearings in water-lubricated systems, INDRON® products deliver a longer service life, helping ship owners reduce costs and enhance system reliability.
Who Is Techemer Factory?
Our company will take integrity, quality first, customer first and first-class service as its tenet.
| 01. Focus On Water Lubricated Bearings And Shaft Seals Since 2008 | 02. Offer Customized Bushes, Bearings And Seals Production |
| 03. Stabe Quality With Reasonable Price | 04. Fast Delivery With Online Service After Sale |
Our Strengths
Our senior material scientists and mechanical engineering specialists have reached international advanced levels in material design, innovation, manufacturing, and applications. With years of experience and a customer-focused approach, we provide exceptional material technology solutions to solve your technical challenges.
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