Case Studies of Thordon Bearings in Ontario’s Lock Systems
![Case Studies of Thordon Bearings in Ontario's Lock Systems](https://www.millstreamengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/locks-1-770x400.png)
Case Studies of Thordon Bearings in Ontario’s Lock Systems
Case Study 1: Sheaves for Opening Doors in the Welland Canal
![Welland Canal](https://www.millstreamengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Welland-Canal.jpg)
Application Details
Speed:
<10 RPM
Bearing Pressure:
Over 9.6 MPa (1400 psi)
Installation Date: December 2004 (1st order)
![Installation Date: December 2004 (1st order) The ongoing orders and retrofits demonstrate the effectiveness of ThorPlas-Blue bearings in enhancing the performance and longevity of the Welland Canal's door mechanisms.](https://www.millstreamengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/3-picture-blog.png)
Case Study 2: Kirkfield Lift Lock Equalizing Gate Hinge Bushings
Customer Requirement: The customer sought an alternative to bronze bushings to eliminate the need for grease and reduce maintenance costs. Millstream recommended ThorPlas-Blue material for the bushings due to its superior performance characteristics.
![Gate hinge](https://www.millstreamengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Gate-hinge.png)
Application Details
Benefits of ThorPlas-Blue:
![Kirkfield Lift Lock](https://www.millstreamengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Kirkfield-Lift-Lock-.jpg)
Welland Canal
![Kirkfield Lift Lock](https://www.millstreamengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot-2024-07-04-at-13.11.17.png)