Main shaft
The most suitable solution for several main shaft designs
Depending on the individual requirements of your turbine design, SKF can provide solutions for flexible and rigid main shaft bearing arrangements. For flexible arrangements, SKF provides different self-aligning bearings together with the appropriate housing and sealing system. For rigid bearing designs, the product range is even wider.
Whether you need a single or double bearing rotor support design, SKF expertise can help to identify the most suitable solution including:
- Bearings
- Housings
- Seals
- Lubrication
- Condition monitoring
Solutions
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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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SKF spherical roller bearings for wind turbine main shafts
Reduce levelized cost of energy (LCOE) with improved turbine reliability and bearing life.
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Self-aligning bearing solutions
Improve turbine performance while reducing nacelle weight and cost
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SKF greases
Reduce wind turbine maintenance costs with proper lubrication
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Sealing solutions
Maximum protection for reliable operation
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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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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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SKF WindCon Lubrication Interface for wind turbines
Combining SKF condition monitoring and automatic lubrication systems
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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
