Hydropower is among the most mature and reliable renewable energy technologies, but its dependability rests on thousands of ...

What do clocks, skateboards, and industrial machinery have in common? They all rely on bearings to maintain their smooth rotational movements. However, to achieve reliability, they must be maintained ...

Encouraging results from recent up-tower testing at a wind farm in Oregon indicate that the conductive-microfiber bearing protection ring is preventing generator bearing damage. Designed by the ...

The causes of gear failure are diverse yet preventable—even tooth degradation and lubrication contamination. Following these ...

When a trailer's wheel bearing fails, the consequences can escalate quickly, from a loose hub and damaged axle components to the serious risk of injury or costly roadside recovery. In those critical ...

All major manufacturers of three-phase ac induction motors offer “inverter-duty” or “inverter-ready” models, but while these motors have inverter-rated insulation to protect the windings, the bearings ...

Wind turbines are fitted with multiple bearings that each wear differently. Today, larger stresses in larger turbines are testing conventional bearing designs, particularly in mainshafts. Photo ...