Geared
Solutions for rigid and flexible arrangements
Wind turbines with a gearbox are generally categorized as rigid or flexible.Flexible systems are those with 3-point suspension or 2-point suspension. To support the main shaft, a two-point design uses two bearings, which are typically spherical roller bearings. In this design the gearbox acts only as a torque converter. In a three-point rotor bearing arrangement, one spherical roller bearing and the gearbox itself support the rotor shaft.
Rigid arrangements are those with 1-point suspension, or no shaft.
Whatever design you rely on, SKF has the expertise and solutions you need to:
- Improve performance
- Increase reliability
- Reduce maintenance
Solutions
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Self-aligning bearing solutions
Improve turbine performance while reducing nacelle weight and cost
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SKF Nautilus advanced bearing arrangements
Next-generation SKF Nautilus solutions enable even better performance and more turbine design options
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Self-aligning bearing solutions
Single and two-bearing rotor support solutions from SKF
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Housings
Customized and pre-manufactured solutions for increased service life and reliability
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Couplings
Quick, easy and accurate mounting, using oil power only
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Sealing solutions
Maximum protection for reliable operation
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Shaft validation
Gain valuable knowledge of turbine design performance to ensure optimal efficiency
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Large size induction heaters
Simplify bearing mounting with quick, easy, accurate heating
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Condition-based maintenance
Increase turbine profitability by reducing maintenance costs
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SKF WindCon
Reduce operating costs and increase reliability with a proactive maintenance approach
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SKF WindLub
Improve reliability, simplify maintenance and reduce environmental impact
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SKF Engineering Consultancy Services
Helping to identify more profitable approaches to turbine design
