Further reducing the electricity production costs remains a major challenge for the wind industry. Schaeffler bearings with higher reliability and economy make a valuable contribution here. At WindEnergy 2020, Schaeffler presented innovative products with increased service life and integrated sensors, as well as digital services for the optimized operation of the systems.
Reliability - Made by Schaeffler
Economical wind turbines need reliable components. As one of the world's leading rolling bearing manufacturers and development partner in the industry, we have been producing bearings for wind turbines for over 30 years. We offer the right storage solution for every wind turbine and a holistic concept for safety:
- Wind power standard
- Optimal design with ultra-modern calculation and simulation programs
- Realistic tests on Schaeffler ASTRAIOS
- Innovative solutions against white etching cracks
- High system availability through condition monitoring
We offer services and products related to condition monitoring to increase the availability of wind turbines. This includes, for example, remote monitoring and diagnosis, offline measurements, endoscopy, thermography and torque measurement.
Applications and Products
Rotor shaft
The bearing of the rotor shaft is of central importance. All the forces generated by the wind act directly here. The rolling bearings are exposed to highly dynamic loads and operating conditions. Together with the customer, Schaeffler develops the most efficient storage in each case.
Transmission
Increasing megawatt outputs require larger and more powerful transmissions. However, the operating conditions for rolling bearings in gearboxes of wind turbines cannot be compared with those in stationary gearboxes.
Generator
Generators in wind turbines are exposed to high vibration loads. This additional continuous load has a particularly negative effect on the cages and stresses the lubricant used.
Wind tracking and blade adjustment
Wind turbines have to adjust their alignment optimally to the wind in order to avoid extreme loads and to work economically. Modern systems are automatically tracked by active systems with azimuth motors and gears.
Simulation, calculation and test
Our specialists work closely with developers, manufacturers and operators of wind turbines. State-of-the-art calculation and simulation programs ensure the optimal design of the wind power bearings: from the individual roller bearing and its components to the adjacent construction to the complete drive train, which is mapped and optimized with specially developed multi-body simulation programs.
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