Thor-Coat - Corrosion Protection For Rotating Marine Applications
Thor-Coat - Corrosion Protection For Rotating Marine Applications
THOR-COAT
Corrosion Protection of Dynamic Components
Thor-Coat Advantages
Thor-Coat, a new coating developed by Thordon Bearings,
is specially formulated to address the problem of premature
coating failure resulting from reversing rotational loading. A
toughened, 2-part epoxy coating, Thor-Coat is three to
nine times more flexible than existing products currently in
use as propeller shaft coatings. In the test results
summarized below, Thor-Coat was subjected to the full
scale 180 bend and did not crack. All other products
tested showed initial cracking at a much lower bend angle.
In a propeller shaft application, or in other similar
applications where a coating must be durable, yet flexible,
Thor-Coats enhanced elasticity and toughness provide
enhanced corrosion protection over longer service periods.
Thor-Coat was specifically developed to complement
Thordons COMPAC water lubricated propeller shaft
bearing system by providing corrosion protection for
Thor-Coat
Product A
3.67%
12.36%
5.82%
8.00%
44%
90
28%
57
17%
34
17%
34
Product B
Product C
Product D
THOR-COAT
a ten-year period in service. At ten years, the shaft would be
withdrawn to inspect the bearings and the Thor-Coat.
Thordon is also working closely with the Classification
Societies to develop approval for techniques, such as
borescoping, that facilitate inspection at the five year
docking with the shaft in situ.
Should Thor-Coat suffer
impact damage, it tends to
fail locally resulting in some of
the coating remaining on the
shaft continuing to offer
corrosion protection. If the
coating is damaged to the
point where corrosion does
occur, the corrosion is limited
to the damaged area only
and will not migrate along
the shaft under the coating to
unexposed areas. Localized
damage can be easily repaired
if necessary.
Applied to the exposed shaft
of a rudder stock, Thor-Coat
offers improved long term
protection as it does not crack
due to shaft flexing that
occurs during normal
operation.
Application/Removal
Application is straightforward, as Thor-Coat is a one-coat
product. After combining Part A with Part B and mixing,
Thor-Coat is applied with a brush and then troweled smooth
using the film thickness gauge provided to check the
consistency of the coating thickness. Smoothing Thor-Coat is
simplified if the shaft can be mounted in a lathe and rotated.
Prior to applying Thor-Coat, the
shaft must be blast cleaned,
wiped down with solvent and
allowed to dry. At 22C (72F)
Thor-Coat cures hard dry in 32
hours. Thor-Coat should be
applied at temperatures of 10C
(50F) or higher. At temperatures
less than 21C (70F) the
recommended coating thickness
of 2.0 mm (0.08) can be
applied in one coat. At
temperatures above 21C (70F),
a second coat applied 5 hours
after the first coat may be
required to achieve
recommended coating thickness.
Full cure is achieved in 7 days at
22C (72F). Full application
instructions are available from
Thordon Bearings.
Thor-Coat is most easily removed
from the shaft by machining. Other mechanical removal
techniques that will not damage the shaft may also be used.
Thor-Coat
2.0 mm
(0.08 in.)
> 15 MPa
(2100 psi)
6.0 mm
2.75 mm
2.75 mm
2.75 mm
(0.24 in.)
(0.11 in.)
(0.11 in.)
(0.11 in.)
> 27.5 MPa >34.5 MPa > 26.0 MPa > 41.0 MPa
(4000 psi) (5000 psi) (3750 psi) (6000 psi)
60% in water
30%
> 15 MPa
10 MPa
(2100 psi)
(1500 psi)
excellent
good
<2.0 mm
5.5 mm
(< 0.08 in.)
(0.22 in.)
30%
11%
20 MPa
16 MPa
(2900 psi) (2300 psi)
good
good
5.5 mm
<5.0 mm
(0.22 in.) (< 0.20 in.)
3%
25 MPa
(3600 psi)
good
<5.0 mm
(<0.20 in.)
44%
90
>1500
mmkg
28%
57
>1500
mmkg
17%
34
>1500
mmkg
17%
34
>1500
mmkg
3.67%
12.36%
5.82%
8.00%
THOR-COAT
Description
Two component, 100% solids, high-build, corrosion protection coating for dynamic marine applications.
Can be applied in single coat to 2 mm or 0.08", with exceptionally high flexibility, high strength and
toughness, good abrasion resistance, and excellent corrosion protection and moisture resistance.
Color/Appearance
Product
Specific Gravity
Product
Solids Content
100% after cure (no volatile solvent added and no thinner recommended)
Film Thickness
Theoretical
Coverage
metric
Application Method
Light Grey
Part A (resin)
Part A (resin)
Off White
Part B (Hardener)
Light Black
1.31
Part B (Hardener)
0.91
Limiting Cure
Temperatures
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Temperature
22 C (72 F)
10 C (50 F)
30 C (86 F)
40 C (104 F)
Hard/tack free
32 hrs
16 hrs
8-10 hrs
Full Cure
5-7 days
> 21 days
48 hrs
24 hrs
o
o
o
o
Minimum 10 C (50 F). Surface temperature at least 3 C (5 F) above the dew point of surrounding air
(i.e. no moisture condensation on the steel surface to be coated).
Flash Point
Provide ventilated conditions. Take normal precautions to avoid inhalation of product components and
skin contact. Wear appropriate protection such as gloves, safety eyewear, and masks. Wash
thoroughly with a suitable skin cleanser any skin areas where product comes into contact followed by
washing with soap and water. Splashes in the eyes should be well flushed (at least 10 minutes) with
water or a proprietary eye wash and medical attention sought.
Storage
Store the unmixed resin and hardener components in sealed containers, in dry and mild indoor
o
o
conditions (at 10-38 C or 50-100 F). Protect from frost/freezing and overheating.
Shelf Life
Shipping
Information
Curing Times
Note: The information contained in this document is based on Thordon's many years of experience manufacturing and installing Thordon
bearings worldwide. This information is offered as part of our service to customers. It is intended for use by persons having technical
training and skill, at their discretion and risk. The company reserves the right to change or amend any specification without notice.
Thordon Bearings Inc., a member of the Thomson-Gordon Group of Burlington, Ontario, Canada, designs and manufactures a
complete range of high performance, non-metallic journal bearing systems for ships, offshore oil rigs, hydro-electric plants,
pumps and many other industrial applications. Reliability, long wear life and superior customer service have made Thordon the
first choice for marine propeller shaft, rudder and deck equipment for repair, conversion or new build projects. Today, with over
25 years of trouble-free installations documented, Thordon marine bearing systems are the proven, reliable, environmentally
friendly solution for ship owners, managers and yards that demand the best. Recognized internationally for high performance in
marine applications, Thordon bearings are sold in over 70 countries worldwide.
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