NKE Double Row Full Complement Cylindrical Roller Bearings
October 5, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Bearings, Featured, Mechanical Components
Steyr, Austria — Bearing manufacturer NKE AUSTRIA GmbH introduces the NNF series of double row full complement cylindrical roller bearings. This series of bearings features a compact design and maximum load carrying capacity. The bearings are sealed on both sides and suitable for extreme operating conditions. Typical applications for NNF bearings are rope wheels and pulleys.
NKE double row full complement cylindrical roller bearings with maximum load carrying capacity
The maximum radial load carrying capacity of the NNF series cylindrical roller bearings is accomplished through the full complement design, i.e. a maximum number of rollers is fitted within the available cross-section. They are suitable for low to medium speeds and can take up axial forces and tilting moments in both directions. To prevent dust and splash water from entering the bearings, the NNF series is equipped with contacting seals on both sides. A special grease allows the bearings to operate under extreme conditions. Lubrication holes in the outer and inner ring enable easy re-lubrication through shaft and housing.
An application example for double row full complement cylindrical roller bearings: Cable sheave for lifting blocks by Dutch company De Haan Special Equipment B.V.
Rope wheels and pulleys are typical application examples for NNF series double row full complement cylindrical roller bearings. Due to the narrower outer ring, additional sleeves or distance pieces are not required. Two snap ring grooves on the outer ring simplify the bearing arrangement design for sheaves. For better corrosion protection, the bearings are also available with a special, RoHS compliant anti-corrosion coating SQ171. Black oxide coating can also be realised to optimise the tribological characteristics of the bearings. Furthermore, the bearings can be manufactured in application specific clearance and tolerance classes.
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NKE Supplies Bearings for Marine Current Turbines
March 12, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Bearings
Steyr, Austria – SeaGen, the world’s first commercial tidal current turbine in Northern Ireland’s Strangford Lough, runs with bearings from NKE Austria.
The gearbox of SeaGen is equipped with nine types of NKE bearings.
Tidal current turbines are among the latest developments in renewable energy. Installed undersea, the turbines are driven by the tidal flow of water. Bearing manufacturer NKE Austria supplies the bearings for the gearboxes of these “underwater windmills”.
The marine current turbine SeaGen being assembled.
The 1.2 MW SeaGen tidal current turbine has been developed by leading tidal turbines technology developer Marine Current Turbines Ltd. (MCT) based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The turbine works much like an “underwater windmill”, but is driven by the tidal current rather than air. Unlike wind energy, which is subject to the random nature of the weather, tidal flows are much more predictable. Moreover, due to the higher density of water compared to air, underwater turbines do not need to be as large as wind turbines. SeaGen has been installed in Northern Ireland’s Strangford Lough and is the world’s first commercial tidal current turbine.
Artist’s impression of SeaGen units in the sea.
The SeaGen turbine’s gearbox has been designed by Orbital2 Ltd., a leading UK developer of renewable energy gearboxes and is being manufactured in the Czech Republic by Wikov MGI. The gearbox developers and manufacturers have selected NKE Austria to supply the bearings. Decisive in their choice were NKE’s excellent technical support and short production lead times. “NKE has been a capable and efficient partner in bearing technology. The availability of large main rotor shaft bearings is the decisive factor for this project”, said Dr. Frank Cunliffe, managing director of Orbital2.
NKE supplies nine different types of bearings for the gearboxes, including deep groove ball bearings, tapered roller bearings, cylindrical roller bearings and four-point contact ball bearings, with outer diameters from 300 to 1090 mm.
The tapered roller bearing is one of the NKE bearing types used in SeaGen gearboxes.
Besides bearings for tidal current turbines, NKE supplies bearings for other renewable energy sectors, especially wind energy. By winning contracts worth millions of euros from renowned wind turbine and gearbox manufacturers, NKE has been actively contributing to the development of technologies aimed at reducing emissions.
