A manufacturer of retaining rings provides them in large sizes, high-carbon steel, and a variety of configurations to retain bearings and other components in wind-turbine assemblies. Wind-power applications for Rotor Clip retaining rings include pitch systems, main shaft bearings, yaw systems, gearbox bearings, generator bearings, and brake equipment. The retaining rings are engineered components with…

The manufacturer of retaining rings, hose clamps, and related products recently published formulae on its website (www.rotorclip.com/formulas.php) for determining thrust loads and tolerances, and avoiding costs associated with over-estimating application requirements. Maximum allowable thrust load capacities for all retaining rings are given in the manufacturer’s technical manual. Design engineers can use this information to determine…