Examples of successful applications in the renewable energy industry

Reliable tracking with igubal® pedestal bearings in Solartrack

To ensure that the daily tracking movement of the solar units works perfectly, the Indian company Axiom Research Labs relies on our robust igubal ® ESQM pillow block bearing - a "fit-and-forget" solution, as they are maintenance-free over their entire service life of 25 years.

Durable in any weather: iglidur® P plain bearing in the PV tracker

Tracking systems from TecnoSun Solar Systems score with cost efficiency thanks to low installation height. iglidur ® P bearings are used in the traction ring. They defy all weather conditions, are insensitive to dirt and withstand high loads caused by snow masses without any problems.

Media-resistant plain and spherical bearings in the remote-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-adjusting igubal ® flange bearings are used in the rotating brush, which work without any problems with prolonged contact with water and cleaning agents.

20 years of precisely stored mirrors in solar vapour system

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

Cheaper and more durable alternative to roller bearings in parabolic mirrors

The parabolic mirrors from Mithras Holding are equipped with durable special plastic plain bearings. In contrast to roller bearings, they require no maintenance thanks to the solid lubricants integrated into the material and are cheaper to manufacture.

Top Drive: energy chain proves 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 that allows repair work to be carried out in almost any weather and at any time of day. On board are our flexible cables, energy chain and plain bearings.

Safe energy supply in the point absorber even with high waves

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

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

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

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

The shaft energy converter from PolyGen is the world's first WEC made predominantly of plastic. iglidur ® flanged bushings made of the material H370, specially developed for the wet area, were used on the axis of the flaps.

Uninterruptible power transmission at the tidal turbine

Tocardo relies on ourE4/4 series plastic energy chain to guide cables safely from the turbine to the converter in the control cabinet, thereby maximising the service life of the system. The chain is corrosion-resistant, easy to install and quick to open.

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

On the OpenHydro tidal turbine, the combination of our e-chain® E4/4 with flexible chainflex® motor and signal cable ensures a safe energy supply when the turbine moves 20 metres into the depths. A metal chain could not be used in the aggressive sea conditions.

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

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