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Hydrostatic and Hydrodynamic Bearings

Wind turbine technology has advanced significantly over the past several decades, resulting in larger wind turbine sizes, more complex manufacturing processes, and increased operational challenges. In addition, harsh operating environments often push main bearing systems, which already have high failure rates and high replacement costs, to their limits. To remain competitive, wind turbin... Read more...

The main shaft bearing is one of the most critical components in a wind turbine, yet it is susceptible to failure and excessive maintenance costs due to its extreme and isolated operating environments. The new NordAlign, from Waukesha Bearings, is a cutting-edge fluid film bearing specifically designed for wind turbine main shafts. These innovative bearings improve main shaft bearing rel... Read more...

The selection of bearing materials plays a significant role in the performance of fluid film bearings. Load, speed, operating temperature, insulation requirements, and lubricant type and cleanliness may all play into the material choice. Download our whitepaper, "An Introduction to Fluid Film Bearing Materials" for an overview of the benefits and limitations of different materials in flu... Read more...

As the world evolves toward cleaner, sustainable energy solutions, Waukesha Bearings is positioned to support rotating equipment OEMs with innovative technologies that advance and optimize equipment performance. Read more...

As the world seeks renewable energy alternatives, wind power has become a growing industry. Learn how Waukesha Bearings is optimizing wind turbine performance. Read more...

The Root Cause of Damage

The vast majority of fluid film bearings give excellent service over long periods of time. When bearings do suffer damage, the cause may be obscure. Often, damage is the result of several failure modes combined.

The bearings themselves are often blamed, but while faulty design or manufacture of the bearings may be responsible, the cause is mo... Read more...

Scaling the hydrogen economy requires groundbreaking solutions that enable equipment to operate beyond known application limits. Learn how Waukesha Bearings ISFD® and Flexure Pivot® technologies are proven to control vibrations and improve stability in centrifugal compressors operating at high rotating speeds in hydrogen service. Read more...

Visit our bearing damage index to learn about different types of bearing damage and possible solutions. Read more...

Waukesha Bearings combines extensive experience and engineering expertise with significant investment in research, testing and materials development to deliver success to low-carbon energy alternatives. Read more...

When you think about a sustainable future, do you see challenges or opportunities? Waukesha Bearings and the Dover Precision Components Innovation Lab are developing new technologies that enable equipment to operate beyond known application limits and overcome the challenges of transitioning to hydrogen energy. Watch our video Read more...