Wind Energy
BEARING SOLUTIONS FOR WIND ENERGY APPLICATIONS
The wind energy outlook for the United States market is one of continued growth. The United States Congress recently passed an extension of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and the Investment Tax Credit (ITC). With these extensions, the U.S. Department of Energy is hopeful that 35 percent of the country’s needs will be met with Wind Energy by 2050.
To meet these projects, wind energy applications will require quality bearing products to stay productive and efficient. Supply deficiencies in gears, gearboxes, and bearings will force companies that are manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbine equipment to become more resourceful.
RITBEARING PROVIDES BUSINESSES WITH THE RIGHT BEARINGS FOR THEIR APPLICATIONS
There is no single bearing solution, which is why Ritbearing works with you to identify the right parts for your applications. Our experts can identify which bearings are best-suited for both your applications and your budget, whether it’s a available part or a custom-engineered solution. Contact us today if you need help identifying the right parts for your wind energy applications or request a quote if you have a specific bearing in mind.
Manufacturers
Ritbearing’s offering for the Wind Energy industry includes products from:
IRAUNDI - SPAIN
- Slew rings
NKE - AUSTRIA
- Angular contact ball bearings
- Cylindrical roller bearings
- Full compliment bearings
- Cylindrical roller bearings
- Electrically-insulated bearings
- Radial ball bearings
- Spherical roller bearings
- Tapered roller bearings
ORS - TURKEY
- Ceramic hybrid ball bearings
- Radial ball bearings
URB - ROMANIA
- Cylindrical roller bearings
- Full complement cylindrical roller bearings
- Spherical roller bearings
- Tapered roller bearings
ZKL
- Cylindrical roller
- Spherical roller
- Tapered roller
- Toroidal roller
Features
ANGULAR CONTACT BALL BEARINGS
- Support tilting movement
- Many tolerance options available
- Can accept combined loads
CERAMIC HYBRID BEARINGS
- Great for applications that need reduced friction
- Less heat generation
- Require less lubrication
CYLINDRICAL ROLLER BEARINGS
- Available in single row, double row or multi-row
- Can handle very high radial loads
- Can accept relatively higher speeds than other bearing styles
FULL COMPLEMENT CYLINDRICAL ROLLER BEARINGS
RADIAL BALL BEARINGS
- Operate efficiently at high speeds
- Highly durable
- Long lifespan
SLEWING RING BEARINGS
- Ideal for large load carrying requirements
- Multitude of design options are available
- Wire race bearings are ideal for lightweight needs
SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARINGS
- Self-aligning
- Optimal for low to medium speeds
- Deviations in shaft misalignment are more easily accepted
THRUST ROLLER BEARINGS
- Suitable for heavy loads in extreme applications
- High axial load carrying capability in combination with radial loads
- Can accommodate misalignment
Applications
GEARBOX
- Angular contact ball bearings
- Cylindrical roller bearings
- Full complement cylindrical roller bearings
- Radial ball bearings
- Spherical roller bearings
- Tapered roller bearings
MAIN SHAFT
- Cylindrical roller bearings
- Spherical roller bearings
- Tapered roller bearings
ELECTRIC GENERATORS
- Cylindrical roller bearings
- Electrically insulated bearings
- Hybrid bearings
ROTOR PITCH/ NACELLE YAW
- Cylindrical roller bearings
- Radial ball bearings
- Slewing ring bearings
- Spherical plain bearings
- Spherical roller bearings