For more than 30 years, IMO has been producing and marketing blade, yaw, and generator bearings for onshore and offshore wind turbines around the world. IMO delivered its first tower house for wind turbines in 1988, and series production of pitch bearings for the wind energy sector began in 1996. IMO is a valued development partner for lots of renowned OEMs. IMO torque bearings are used throughout the world with an installed power of around 45 GW. In total, IMO has already supplied more than 90,000 slewing rings for the wind energy sector.
IMO's range of bearings in the wind power sector:
Antifriction bearings for turbine sizes from 5 kW to 14+ MW
Bearing diameter from 200 mm to 6,000 mm
Ball slewing rings, triple-row roller slewing rings, gear rims
Patented bearing solutions T-Solid and T-Solid 4IPC
Blade bearing retrofit solutions - retrofit & replacement parts
Triple-row cylinder roller bearings used as main bearings
IMO main bearings for shaftless and gearless wind turbines with direct drive are based on triple-row roller bearings that ensure top efficiency, rigidity, and resilience. Robust metal cages, special lubricants, and high-performance seals guarantee low wear and a long lifetime. Rotor bearings of this kind are available in versions with oil and grease lubrication.