Emerson Bearing Helps Harness the Wind with Dedicated Wind Power Division

Aug. 24, 2011 - PRLog -- BOSTON, MA...

has announced a dedicated Wind Power Generation Division to accommodate the unique bearing requirements of the wind turbine market.

Wind turbines often stand 250 feet in the air and are mechanical and technical marvels that rely on bearings, which are the key components of the gearbox, generator and blade.

Emerson Bearing provides the necessary roller bearings, deep groove ball bearings and four point contact bearings for gearboxes.

The generator in the nacelle of a wind turbine is subjected to significantly greater vibration loads, so bearing size, design and lubrication all play a critical role.  The bearing arrangement of a generator generally contains a combination of deep groove ball bearings or cylindrical roller bearings, all of which are available through Emerson Bearing.  Due to the risk of serious damage such as melt craters and false brinelling, Emerson Bearing advises using current insulated bearings in many applications.

It is critical that the turbines be aligned optimally to the wind.  This is controlled by blade bearings (pitch bearings), Yaw bearing and blade adjustment which requires sealed spherical bushings that have corrosion protection.  These are all available through Emerson Bearing.  

Rick Piracini, Marketing Specialist and industry expert at Emerson Bearing, who oversees the Wind  Power Generation division, can assist clients in determining which bearing technologies would be most suitable by taking into consideration the specifications, recommendations, maintenance strategies, fatigue life and wear resistance of all of the various types of bearings needed for wind turbines.  

Emerson’s 24/7 service and vast inventory are critical to the operations of wind power clients.  For more information or to speak with Rick Piracini of Emerson Bearing, call 1-866-995-8765 or email rickp@emersonbearing.com.

The Emerson Bearing Difference
In a proud tradition, the same families that started the company in 1957 keep Emerson Bearing rolling by specializing in bearings for OEM and MRO markets across the country. Emerson Bearing's highly knowledgeable staff housed in their 23,000 square foot facility provide bearings ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants.  

Emerson Bearing provides solutions to a variety of industries including:  aggregate, concrete, mining, machine tools, electric motor repair, marine, material handling, metal processing, packaging, food processing, paper converting, printing, wind/power generation, recreation, heavy construction, robotics, automation, transportation, wood products, wastewater treatment, pump, compressor and oil field.
   
Emerson Bearing offers customers a one-stop shopping experience.  With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff dedicated to delivering; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing has become the leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S.  Emerson Bearing maintains headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, contact 617-782-1400 or toll free, 800-225-4587, email info@emersonbearing.com or visit www.emersonbearing.com.