Self-Lubricating Bearings for Renewable Energy

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Energy
Maintenance issues, downtime and increased costs caused by unreliable bearings are challenges that many applications in the renewable energy industry face. That’s why GGB offers innovative bearing solutions designed to prevent costly downtime and equipment failure in hydropower, solar and wind applications.

Specialized Solutions for Energy Applications 
GGB offers a wide range of self-lubricating or water-lubricated materials suitable for a variety of hydropower, solar and wind power applications. Our tribological surface solutions offer mechanical properties that support accurate, smooth tracking: 

  • Grease-free bearings that are more environmentally friendly
  • Corrosion resistant in wet environments
  • Low friction and wear for extended life
  • Low water absorption for dimensional stability
  • Reduced or no maintenance
  • -Longer service life
  • -Lower operational costs
  • -Increased overall system performance

 

Applications

  • Hydropower Dam Turbines
  • -Wicket Gates
  • -Servo-Motors
  • -Operating Ring Sliding Segments
  • -Linkages
  • -Guide Vanes
  • Pelton Turbines
  • -Injectors
  • -Deflectors
  • Gates
  • -Intake Gate Sliding Segments and Rollers
  • -Spillway Gates
  • Ancillary Equipment
  • -Fish Screens
  • -Trash Gates
  • Valves
  • -Ball and Butterfly
  • Solar Trackers
  • Wind Turbines
  • -Generator
  • -Gearbox
  • -Main Shaft Bearing
  • -Rotor Shaft
  • -Drive Train

 

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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.