Split Bearing Solution Cuts Wind Turbine Downtime by 80%

SUMMARY

This is a case of how THB's split bearing solution transformed wind turbine maintenance.

From this case, we can see that a customized split bearing design can cut downtime by over 80% and reduce repair costs by more than 50%, all without a crane, in just 24 hours.

Traditional replacement challenges

1. Time-consuming: 3-5 days for full disassembly and replacement.
2. High costs: Large crane rental and extensive manpower for structural removal.
3. Safety risks: Complex high-altitude procedures increased hazards.
4. Power loss: Long downtime led to significant generation revenue loss.

The Solution

• Product: Customized split cylindrical roller bearing
• Key technical features:

1. High-strength split joint: Precision machining with special locking bolts for load stability.
2. Easy installation:Two halves assembled directly at height, avoiding major disassembly work.

The results

1. Downtime cut by >80%: From 3-5 days to less than 24 hours.
2. Repair costs reduced by >50%: No crane rental,fewer labor hours,no structural teardown.
3. Revenue protected:Earlier power grid reconnection avoideddaysofloss.
4. Improved safety: Simplified steps reduced high-altituderisk.

Customer Testimonials

"This solution was much better than we expected.It cut ourcostsbymorethanhalfandgaveusabetterwaytoCustomerhandle maintenance in the future."

-EngineeringManager