Klüber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, will showcase its synthetic, high-performance gear oil and heavy-duty grease for wind turbine components at WINDPOWER 2015. The annual conference and exhibition will be held May 18–21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Representatives from Klüber Lubrication will be available to discuss the company’s…
Bearing grease from Klüber improves on friction and wear
Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, has introduced Klübertherm HB 88-182 for the long-term lubrication of rolling bearings. This pioneering lubricating grease offers excellent high-temperature properties and can be used for low loads combined with high speeds and high loads combined with low speeds. It is fully synthetic and based on a thermally…
Klüber Lubrication introduces lubricant for high-temperature applications
Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, has introduced Klübertemp GR AR 555, a multi-purpose lubricant offering exceptional corrosion protection and high evaporation stability. Developed for high-temperature applications (up to 250 °C) and applications exposed to aggressive media, Klübertemp GR AR 555 is a white, homogeneous long-term grease based on a perfluorinated polyether oil…
Increasing machine reliability with speciality lubricants and matching services
Ever larger wind power stations for higher capacities means operators constantly face new challenges in terms of operational reliability and maintenance. A major topic in this context is the reliable lubrication of wind turbines and their components. Under the motto of “Solutions for more Wind FORCE“, Klüber Lubrication will be presenting highly efficient speciality lubricants,…
The AWEA WINDPOWER 2014, Tuesday, May 6 in review
There is good news and bad news from the AWEA’s WINDPOWER 2014. The bad news is that the PTC remains in limbo, and there could be more people here, although the crowd was acceptable. The good news is that the companies here were glad to talk about the new products and services they have developed.…
How does lubrication help a wind turbine?
Wind equipment requires specialized lubricants that are designed to last. Certain blends of base oil and additives cover the different lubrication requirements of individual bearings in wind turbines. A current trend has been finding ways to reduce maintenance costs and simplify lubrication routines. Also, as wind turbines are built higher and in more extreme conditions,…
Synthetic gear grease ready for work in nacelles and elsewhere
A recently developed synthetic fluid gear grease is said to be ideal for manufacturers in industries that use centralized lubrication including wind, power transmission, and food. The synthetic fluid gear grease, NH1 94-6000, is based on highly refined synthetic hydrocarbon and a special calcium complex soap thickener. It is NSF H1 registered and therefore safe…
Mechanical grease can improve haptics for automotive interiors
A manufacturer of lubricants has developed a fully synthetic, high-viscosity grease for the lubrication of plastic parts inside cars. Klüber Lubrication says its Klübersynth RA 44-702 does not contain any silicone and mechanically dampens and reduces noise of slowly moving parts. The grease, which has no odor, can be used for both plastic/plastic and plastic/metal material pairings.
Specialty lubricants for wind power jobs
A manufacturer of lubricants has developed at least three gear oils for the wind-power industry. After extensive R&D and testing, Klüber Lubrication says its products meet the severe requirements of gear oil in wind-turbine drives: Klübersynth GEM 4 N series (polyalphaolefin). These oils meet requirements of DIN 51 517–03, CLP. Corresponding gears can be switched…
Specialty lubricants for wind power jobs
Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, will showcase three gear oil products for the wind power industry at Booth 9648. Following extensive R&D and testing, Klüber Lubrication has developed a line of products to meet the severe requirements of gear oil for wind turbine drives: Klübersynth GEM 4 N series (polyalphaolefin) Klübersynth GH…
Lubricant manufacturer at WINDPOWER 2010
Klüber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, will showcase three significant gear-oil products for the wind power industry at the WINDPOWER 2010 trade show during May 23 through 26 in Dallas, Texas. Following extensive R&D and a comprehensive test program, the company has developed a line of products to meet the severe requirements of…
CanWEA attracts top OEMs
Officials for the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Toronto say they sold out all 350-booth spaces to 235 exhibitors at the September event. The attendee count topped 2,000. What’s more, the conference drew ten utility and commercial wind turbine OEMs, a list that includes Acciona, Enercon, GE, Mitsubishi, Northern Power,…