Examples of successful applications in the renewable energy industry

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Solar

Reliable movement with igubal pillow block bearings in solar trackers

To ensure that solar unit daily tracking movement works perfectly, the company uses our robust igubal ESQM pillow block bearings - a "fit and forget" solution, since they are maintenance-free throughout their 25-year service life.

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Durable in any weather: iglidur P plain bearings in the PV tracker

Tracking systems from TecnoSun Solar Systems score highly in terms of cost efficiency thanks to their low installation height. iglidur P plain bearings are used in the traction ring. They can withstand all weathers, are insensitive to dirt and can easily withstand high loads caused by snow.

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PV tracking system from TecnoSun Solar Systems

Media-resistant plain and spherical bearings in the remotely controlled solar cleaning robot

The remote-controlled cleaner from TG hyLIFT removes fine dust, bird droppings and lichen from solar surfaces. Media-resistant iglidur P plain bearings are used in the wheels and self-aligning igubal fixed flange bearings in the rotating brush, which work without any problems with prolonged contact with water and cleaning agents.

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Solar plant cleaning robot from TG hyLIFT

20 years of precisely mounted mirrors in solar steam system

iglidur plain bearings made of the material J UV ensure a permanently smooth operation in around 1,000 bearing points of the Fresnel collectors from Ecotherm. The material was specially developed for use in UV radiation.

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More cost-effective and more durable alternative to roller bearings in parabolic mirrors

The parabolic mirrors from Mithras Holding are equipped with durable special plastic plain bearings. Unlike rolling bearings, they do not require any maintenance due to the solid lubricants integrated in the material and are cheaper to manufacture.

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Parabolic trough system from Mithras Holding

Wind

Top drive: Energy chains show themselves to be a reliable alternative to service loops on drilling rigs

The start-up WP Systems has developed a mobile maintenance platform for the rotors of wind turbines, which allows repair work in almost any weather and at any time of the day. Our flexible cables, energy chains and plain bearings are on board.

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Water

Safe energy supply in the point absorber even with high waves

The point absorbers from CorPower Ocean are lightweight, compact and cope well with storms thanks to the new "Wavespring Phase Control Technology". Two E4.1 series e-chains together with chainflex servo, power and control cables ensure safe energy supply within the buoy.

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Robust plain bearings for long service life of the wave energy converter

iglidur Z plain bearings are used in the WEC from Rotary Wave. They are extremely resilient, suitable for the harsh seawater environment and achieve significantly better results than sintered plain bearings with a bronze surface, for example.

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First plastic WEC to move reliably with plain bearings for underwater use

PolyGen's wave energy converter is the world's first WEC to be made predominantly of plastic. iglidur flanged bushings made of the material H370, specially developed for the wet area, were used on the axes of the flaps.

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Uninterruptible power transmission at the tidal turbine

The company Tocardo relies on our plastic E4/4 series energy chain to guide cables safely from the turbine to the converter in the switch cabinet and thus achieve the longest possible service life for the system. The chain is corrosion-resistant, easy to fit and quickly openable.

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Tidal turbine moved safely in rough seas with e-chain and cables for movement

On the OpenHydro tidal turbine, the combination of our e-chain E4/4 with flexible chainflex motor and signal cables ensures a safe energy supply when the turbine moves 20 metres down. A metal chain was not suitable for the harsh conditions at sea.

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Saves space and maintenance costs: basic flizz system on the rake cleaner

The H-cleaner from Muhr uses a proven standard for the energy supply to the carriage: the basic flizz system. It moves the cables safely over 15 metres. Although well hidden, the energy chain is easily accessible for maintenance or when new cables need to be added.

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