Bright solutions for solar power applications
Featured Product from GGB
Solar Tracker
Bringing New Possibilities to Light
As the solar industry continues to grow, equipment manufacturers are challenged with sourcing a reliable plug and play solution that can withstand harsh environments with intense UV rays at a low cost. GGB understands these challenges and has bearing solutions designed to meet these needs.
Specialized Solutions for High Performance
As each solar facilities needs are different, the demand for specialized solutions that can withstand extended UV exposure, and abrasive contaminants common in windy environments are most important for solar power generation.
Solar Tracker Applications
- Slew Drive
- Linear Actuator
- Shock Absorber/Damping Cylinder
- Pivot Points
Reliable Tribology for Solar Trackers
The new GGB EP®15 engineered plastics solution was developed specifically for use in photovoltaic solar power generation facilities with tracking solar panels. The EP®15 material features excellent UV and abrasion resistance in addition to a low coefficient of friction and lightweight design. All EP Series products are compliant with EVL, WEEE and RoHS specifications. GGB also offers a range of fiber reinforced composite bearings and TriboShield® Polymer Coatings for solar power production.
EP®15 Offers:
- UV resistant bearings
- Good operating performance in dry, oil-lubricated and grease
- lubricated applications
- Corrosion resistant in humid/saline environments
- Self-lubricating
- Abrasion resistant
- Low coefficient of friction
- Lightweight
- Smooth movement and tracking
- Unlimited dimensions and design features
- Compliant to ELV, WEEE and RoHS specifications
GGB's DP4® low friction bushings offer good wear and low friction performance over a wide range of loads, speeds and temperatures in dry running conditions. These features make DP4® material a great solution for solar applications.
GGB's HPMB® offers an environmentally friendly material that requires no lubrication with excellent corrosion resistance and low wear rate making it a reliable material for solar tracker applications.
Low Friction, High Wear Resistance
Low coefficients of friction eliminate the need for lubrication while reducing wear and extending service life
Maintenance-Free
Ideal for applications requiring long service life without regular maintenance or operating conditions with little or no lubrication
Lower System Cost
Reduce shaft costs by eliminating the need for hardening and machining grease paths. Compact, one-piece construction provides space and weight savings and simplifies assembly
Environmental
Greaseless, lead-free solutions comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations such as the RoHS directive for electrical and electronic equipment
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Who is GGB
GGB is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance, self-lubricating and prelubricated bearings with production facilities in the U.S., Germany, France, Brazil, Slovakia and China. The company serves more than 50,000 customers worldwide in a broad spectrum of applications and industries including automotive, fluid power, agricultural and construction equipment, sports and recreation equipment, renewable energy, primary metals and general industrial. Its product offerings include metal-polymer, solid polymer, filament wound and metal bearings and bushing blocks. Also provided are industry-leading R&D and testing capabilities, flexible manufacturing, superior technical support and a global network of distributors.
