During wind turbine manufacturing, large bearing housings must be heated prior to main bearing assembly. Achieving a uniform and controlled temperature is essential to ensure proper assembly and to maintain a high-precision fit.
PRODUCTION OF WIND TURBINES.
THE CHALLENGE.
Traditional heating methods, such as ovens and open-flame heating, present several challenges. Ovens are expensive, energy-intensive, and slow in operation, while open-flame heating can lead to uneven heating and overheating, affecting material properties and component quality.
Manufacturers therefore require a fast, efficient, and repeatable heating solution that can support continuous and consistent production.
TWO DEDICATED SOLUTIONS.
Both solutions are custom engineered and provide high-precision, rapid, uniform, and controlled heating of large housings. By generating heat directly within the bearing housing, induction heating delivers precise control, improved energy efficiency, and consistent and repeatable results.
AN EXTRATHERM SOLUTION.
An EXTRATHERM solution with a custom fixed coil.
On the photo here, you can see two EXTRATHERM generators which are connected to one another in a Leader-follower installation. Connecting the two generators allows for more power while having the option to use both generators individually as well.
A PROTHERM S-LINE SOLUTION.
A PROTHERM S-LINE induction heater with a custom coil to guarantee even heating.
On the photo, you can see one of our S-LINE heaters with a sliding yoke (the yoke is easy-to-handle and moves horizontally).
PROVEN RESULTS.
Our solutions help wind turbine manufacturers streamline main bearing assembly while maintaining high quality standards. Key benefits:
- Fast and uniform heating of large bearing housings
- Precise temperature control and repeatable results
- Reduced heating times compared to conventional ovens
- Lower energy consumption and operating costs
- No open-flame heating
- Reduced risk of overheating and material degradation
- Improved production efficiency and throughput
- Clean and safe operation
TM Induction Heating has supplied numerous induction heating systems to the wind power industry, supporting manufacturers in the efficient production of modern wind turbines worldwide.
Producing wind turbine components?
Tell us about your bearing housings and production volumes. We will engineer a fast, uniform and repeatable induction heating solution for your line.
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