By making investments during the recession to expand its wind power offering and capacity domestically and internationally, The Timken Company, in Booth 2803, has introduced what it says is a record number of new product developments for the industry.
Recent products for the wind industry from Timken include new bearings and steel, lubricators, and condition monitoring equipment.
For example, the manufacturer of proprietary alloy steel and power transmission components and systems, has expanded facilities in Asheboro, N.C.; Tyger River, S.C.; and a new plant in Xiangtan, China, all to produce clean-steel from facilities in Canton, Ohio and wind bearing production in Wuxi, China; Chennai, India; and Ploesti, Romania. Working with the leading wind-turbine manufacturers at varying stages of development, the company has established a supply chain around the world.
Among technology innovations Timken is showcasing at the 2010 Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition in Dallas May 22-26, Booth 2803, are:
- New Timken Wear-Resistant cylindrical and spherical bearings. This bearing technology extends operating life up to three times longer than standard cylindrical or spherical bearings, says Timken. With up to 15% less torque, the wear-resistant bearings resist damages such as smearing, scuffing, false brinelling and micropitting (technical paper available from Timken).
- The new UltraWind Tapered Roller Bearing from Timken has the highest life ratings in the industry, as certified by Germanischer Lloyd. This main-shaft, ultra large-bore bearing has a simplified drivetrain design that saves capital-equipment costs.
- Timken’s new Wind Energy Lubrication System enhances optimal wind power production by precisely and evenly directing fresh grease to bearing inlets while actively purging old lubricant with a, centralized-lubrication delivery device that works with either series-progressive or injector-based lubricant delivery methods.
- Three new Wind Seals include the Eco Turn Labyrinth, a non-contacting design that prevents against grease migration and contaminants, ideally suited for Timken’s low-pressure lubrication system. The Elastomer Wind Seal is engineered with a flexible sealing lip to handle bearing deflections and minimize friction and cone wear; while the PTFE Wind Energy Seal offers excellent chemical inertness and low friction to help maximize performance (see product information);
- A new Middle Frequency Induction Heater provides a simple and safe approach to assembly and disassembly of large wind (see product information);
- The Planet Pac and Integrated Flexpin Bearings provide power dense solutions to increase performance and reliability of gearboxes
- The company’s Clean Steel provides superior strength and durable performance for bearings and gears
- An Online Intelligence System offers a unique condition-monitoring system designed specifically to improve uptime for low-speed powertrains.
Timken’s proprietary Syber Advanced Wind System Analysis is an engineering platform that reduces development time and costs while optimizing main shaft and gearbox systems for sustainable performance.
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