A wide range of automatic lubrication products protect wind turbines while they operate. Accurate, reliable, and adjustable lubrication for each lube point keeps critical machinery in the nacelle running at peak performance for increased productivity, lower maintenance costs, and more efficient lubrication where and when it’s needed. Recent products from Graco Inc., Minneapolis, include several…
Cylindrical roller bearing now handles greater loads
Compared with traditional cylindrical roller bearings for wind-gearboxes, SKF USA, Kulpsville, Pa., says its design carries greater load. SKF high capacity cylindrical roller bearings are improved for higher load ratings, for a higher safety factor, extended service life, and a higher power density. Compared with full complement bearings the company is eliminating the risk of…
High capacity cylindrical-roller bearings for the wind-energy market
A new high capacity cylindrical-roller bearing, intended for wind energy applications, bridges a gap in bearing performance by combining high-load and high-speed capabilities. The bearings come from NTN Bearing Corp., Mt. Prospect, Ill, which manufactures bearings for turbine OEMs, operations, and maintenance companies. The input side of a gearbox transmits low-speed torque from the turbine’s…