Due to the persistent and common problems associated with the materials used in support pads today, Scancot in collaboration with several leading shipping companies and fleet managers developed a new material that meets all the requirements of this demanding application.
This newly developed material, thanks to its excellent bearing properties combined with high load-bearing capacity, has been successfully tested on several ships. The results show reduced maintenance and zero downtime. As a result, it delivers Scancot now support pads for container vessels for major shipping companies and fleet managers worldwide.
The use of Scancot TriboSlideThe material also prevents marine fouling, cathodic scaling and bimetallic corrosion, making it an ideal solution for this application.
The competitive price of Scancot TriboSlide provides shipping companies and fleet managers with significant cost reductions for both newbuildings and repairs compared to conventional bronze or bronze-graphite pads. A further advantage is that Scancot-pads have no resale value, eliminating the risk of theft during container loading and unloading.
In addition, it has been documented that the wear and tear on Scancot TriboSlide is significantly lower than on conventional bronze/bronze-graphite backing pads. This results in longer service life and further cost reductions. Because Scancot TriboSlide has a higher load-bearing capacity than bronze, there is also no deformation under load, which reduces the time spent on inspection and replacement of pads – another cost saving.
Scancot TriboSlide can be manufactured in any design and size as required and can be used as a direct replacement for both bronze and steel pads. The material can operate in dry conditions, with grease, seawater or oil lubrication, and can be used against a variety of different facing surfaces including plain steel, hardened steel, stainless steel, chrome plated steel and nitrided surfaces.
