All the forces from the wind act directly on the rotor bearing support in a wind turbine and the rolling bearings are therefore subjected to highly dynamic loads and operating conditions. A range of powertrain designs have established themselves on … [Read more...] about Schaeffler rotor bearings for wind turbines
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New bearings are gateway to digitalization and IIoT
By Ken Korane In a recent presentation at this year's Hannover Fair in Germany, Stefan Spindler, CEO of the Industrial Group at Schaeffler AG outlined the company's vision for the future. Schaeffler has one of the broadest ranges of rolling … [Read more...] about New bearings are gateway to digitalization and IIoT
KUSE X-life: linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies
The infeed zones in linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies, i.e. the area in which the rolling elements are guided into the load carrying element until the load is fully applied, are critical factors for life-limited components. … [Read more...] about KUSE X-life: linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies
Schaeffler showcases Oil & Gas tech innovations at OTC 2017
Global industrial supplier Schaeffler is exhibiting a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for the oil & gas industry at the 2017 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), taking place May 1-4 at the NRG Arena in Houston, Texas. OTC is the world’s … [Read more...] about Schaeffler showcases Oil & Gas tech innovations at OTC 2017
Schaeffler’s new Vice President of Corporate Communications
Thorsten Möllmann (49) took over as Vice President of Corporate Communications at the Schaeffler Group on April 1, 2017. He will additionally serve as the Schaeffler Group’s press spokesman and will report to Christoph Beumelburg, Senior Vice … [Read more...] about Schaeffler’s new Vice President of Corporate Communications
Ultra-large spherical roller bearing from Schaeffler
Schaeffler has developed the world’s first sealed 241/1250 spherical roller bearing. Featuring an outside diameter of nearly two meters, the ultra-large 241/1250 bearing was specifically designed for the highest-capacity High-pressure Grinding Roll … [Read more...] about Ultra-large spherical roller bearing from Schaeffler
Schaeffler’s asymmetric spherical roller bearing for wind turbines
A compact tapered roller bearing unit, with a direct flange mounting facility, makes logistics and mounting significantly easier. Spherical roller bearings which have been optimized to the last µ and a new asymmetric spherical roller bearing allow … [Read more...] about Schaeffler’s asymmetric spherical roller bearing for wind turbines
Carbonitrided Mancrodur for heavy-duty operating conditions
For many years, materials engineers have been trying to make rolling bearing steels more resistant to mixed friction or contamination which includes foreign particles. These conditions typically occur in the steel industry, in mining and in rail … [Read more...] about Carbonitrided Mancrodur for heavy-duty operating conditions
Configurable sensor bearings for monitoring machines
Measuring the loads and displacements which occur in a bearing is a reliable way to assess both processes and machine condition. The more precise the measurement, and the greater the number of measured values, the sharper the digital image. It is … [Read more...] about Configurable sensor bearings for monitoring machines
Schaeffler Smart Ecosystem 4.0
Schaeffler’s Smart Ecosystem 4.0 is a cloud-based hardware and software infrastructure that includes every stage of digital added value – from components equipped with sensors through to digital services. The flexible architecture of this system … [Read more...] about Schaeffler Smart Ecosystem 4.0