Wind Energy
Robust bearings for reliable renewable energy generation
Application Overview
Wind turbines operate in some of the harshest environments on earth, requiring bearings that deliver 20+ year service life under variable loads, contamination, and extreme temperatures. SKDIN supplies bearings for pitch control systems, yaw drives, main shaft assemblies, and gearbox applications in both onshore and offshore wind turbines.
Key Engineering Challenges
- 20+ year service life requirement
- Variable and shock loads from wind gusts
- Corrosion in offshore salt-spray environments
- Difficult maintenance access in nacelle
- False brinelling from standstill vibration
SKDIN Solutions
Corrosion-Resistant Coatings
Self-aligning BearingsZinc-nickel and Dacromet coatings for offshore bearing housings and fasteners resisting salt spray corrosion.
Sealed Bearings with Extended Grease Life
Deep Groove Ball BearingsFactory-sealed bearings with long-life grease for pitch and yaw bearings requiring minimal maintenance.
High-Capacity Self-aligning Bearings
Self-aligning BearingsSpherical roller bearings for main shaft applications accommodating shaft deflection and misalignment.
Offshore Wind Pitch Control
Engineered sealed self-aligning bearings for pitch control systems in 8MW offshore turbines. Achieved 25-year design life with zero scheduled maintenance intervals.