SKF introduces the capability to manufacture custom machined seals for all wind turbine applications, whether to meet OEM specifications or to fix or upgrade existing sealing systems. A variety of proven seal designs and sizes, proprietary high-performance materials, and flexible manufacturing processes combine to deliver robust wind turbine sealing solutions tailored and delivered in short…
SKF presents seals and wind initiative at Wind Energy Hamburg
SKF will showcase its HSS reinforced, all-rubber seals and present its latest wind energy initiative at Wind Energy 2014 Hamburg, Sept. 23–26, booth B6/374. HSS Seals The range of reinforced HSS seals was specially developed by SKF to protect large size bearings that function under tough operating conditions, such as those experienced within wind turbines.…
Freudenberg-NOK displays new seals at WindEnergy
Manufacturers and operators place high demands on sealing systems in wind power facilities. The key requirements include minimal friction, optimized wear behavior and reliable operation at low temperatures. The systems are used to seal blade and main bearings, as hydraulic seals in pitch cylinders and as oil seals in main gears. Specialists from Freudenberg-NOK Sealing…
Sika launches new website
Sika Corporation today announced the launch of a new website with a design and navigation structure to reflect the fresh look and personality of the new Sika brand. The new navigation structure improves user experience and offers more valuable and educational content to Sika customers by making product information and resources available with fewer clicks.…
Timken Canada renews partnership with Garlock Sealing Technologies
Timken Canada recently relaunched its partnership with Garlock Sealing Technologies to more aggressively pursue sales of their oil seal and bearing isolator products. The announcement was made at a customer dinner event in Quebec City last month. Frank Mascia, managing director of Timken Canada, described the fit that Garlock product has with the portfolio of…
North Sea oilfield cables to be sealed by Roxtec
Cable and pipe-seal manufacturer Roxtec has won a major contract to supply one of the largest and deepest oil sea developments in the North Sea. Roxtec’s UK and Korean operations are working with global petroleum giant BP on its offshore oil and gas project called ‘Quad 204’ where it is building a new floating, production,…
Updated Loctite Adhesive Sourcebook from Henkel now available
Henkel Corporation has updated the Loctite Adhesive Sourcebook for 2014 to include the latest adhesive, sealant, lubricant, coating, and dispensing and curing equipment technologies. Available in print and online as an e-catalog, the new Loctite Adhesive Sourcebook 2014 is a comprehensive 212-page reference that features more than 1,500 products for industrial manufacturing and maintenance. The…
SKF axial excluder seal offers alternative to rubber seals for protecting wind turbine bearings
The new SKF axial excluder seal introduces an ideal high-performance alternative to conventional rubber seals for protecting wind turbine main shaft bearings from contaminants. Ultimately, the seal represents an advanced first line of defense against any debris or contaminants the wind may carry and can help wind farm operators significantly reduce the risks of contaminant-related…
Freudenberg-NOK to display long-lasting sealing solutions at AWEA WINDPOWER 2014
With an expected surge in the wind industry, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that wind energy could supply 20 percent of the nation’s power by 2030. Recognizing this, Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies will be showcasing its industry solutions at the AWEA WINDPOWER 2014 Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas from May 5 to 8. Freudenberg-NOK’s…
New ideas in wind turbine main bearing and gear seals
Bernd Koch, CEO, Merkel Heavy Duty Hydraulics Div., Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies Efforts to maximize the potential of wind as a reliable power source have led to significant investments in onshore and offshore-wind turbine technology. One predominant industry trend to emerge is to increase the size of the wind turbines, thereby maximizing the output per unit. This…
Media and temperature-resistant sealing for mixer shafts
Mixing shafts in precision mixers are often sealed with stuffing box packing. If their sealing characteristics are good, they offer an advantage: they can be maintained or replaced with little effort. But polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) shaft sealing rings are much better suited to the especially hygienic requirements of the food and beverage industry due to their…
FEA and optimizer find a best design for a turbine bearing seal
An engineering firm that designs seals for wind turbine bearings used finite-element analysis software to simulate the performance of a seal or gasket and then an optimizing package to run through hundreds of design and material possibilities to find a best fit for a wind turbine’s wide operating range. “Reliable designs are what I call…
SIMKO 300 seal ring proves itself in wind power facilities
Hydratech Industries, a seal manufacturer for wind power facilities and hydraulic systems, now uses a polyurethane seal from Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies for its new hydraulic accumulator. Test comparisons with other products have shown that Freudenberg-NOK’s SIMKO 300 seal ring offers distinct advantages over frequently used polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) seals with regard to operating life, form stability…
Freudenberg-NOK helps seal wind turbines against harsh weather with R 55 seal
Renewable energy, and wind power in particular, is playing an increasingly important role in today’s global energy portfolio. But as new windmills are installed across heartlands and down coasts, the components driving their blades and turbines are exposed to extreme environmental conditions including storms, rain, ice and salt. It goes without saying that service disruptions…
Roxtec helps combat humidity and leakage on onshore windfarms
Cable seal manufacturer Roxtec has been selected to supply four onshore windfarm projects for ScottishPower Renewables (SPR). Roxtec seals the cables in the cable trench that connects the windfarm array cables to the substation. Graham O’Hare, Managing Director of Greater Manchester-based Roxtec UK, said the latest agreement reinforced Roxtec’s position as one of the key…
SKF axial excluder seals meets the wind-industry challenges
SKF launches the axial excluder seal, especially designed for the wind market,that addresses the harsh conditions that wind turbine main shafts face. The axial excluder seal can deliver significantly extended service life and contaminant protection for increased wind turbine reliability and reduced maintenance costs. Ultimately, the seal can help wind farm operators reduce the risks…
Seals let terminated cables easily pass through enclosure walls
Control and equipment designers have struggled to find ways to avoid cutting and reattaching connectors. Roxtec now offers a solution. By selecting the company’s seals, engineers can regain control of design, performance, safety, and costs. The design allows sealing multiple pre-terminated cables in one opening, reducing the risk of EMI and signal loss associated with…
Wind farm grouting contractor selected for 108 monopiles in the Irish Sea
FoundOcean has been awarded a major offshore wind farm grouting contract in European waters by Offshore Wind Force, a joint venture of Dutch-based contractors Volker Stevin Offshore and Boskalis Offshore. The West of Duddon Sands Offshore Wind Farm is being constructed by DONG Energy and ScottishPower Renewables in the east Irish Sea, approximately 14km from…
Slip ring company acquires seal manufacturer
Deublin Co. has acquired Barco Seals of Cary, Ill. Both companies manufacture fluid power components used in a variety of equipment and process industries. Founded in 1908, Barco developed swivels and ball joints for the railroad industry. Over the years, Barco developed and manufactured hundreds of rotating unions, plane, and self-aligning swivel joints. Deublin Co., founded…
Modular cable seal fits many diameters
An unusual modular seal fits tightly around cables and lets cables pass through bulkheads. The developer says the seal provides a complete safety solution for long-term, cost-effective operational reliability in onshore and offshore wind farms. The Multidiameter seal from Roxtec, is an adaptable sealing device based on a rubber-sealing module that consists of two halves,…