Interviews

Expert Interview with Frédéric PLATZ from Timken on Roller Wind Turbine Bearings

Expert Interview with Frédéric PLATZ from Timken on Roller Wind Turbine Bearings

Read this exclusive expert interview with Frédéric PLATZ from Timken on "Roller Wind Turbine Bearings" and learn more about the benefits of shifting from spherical roller bearings to tapered roller bearings and the latest bearing developments. 

Interview with SKF on Refurbished Bearings: What the Industry Needs to Know

Interview with SKF on Refurbished Bearings: What the Industry Needs to Know

Read this exclusive expert interview with Roland Muttenthaler, Manager Spare Part Management & Remanufacturing Wind O&M Business & Product Development at SKF where he talks about refurbishing parts and its economic benefits that are likely to transform the business. 

Get answers to important questions such as:

  • How big an industry trend is refurbishing old bearings
  • Key facts one can draw from remanufacturing bearings in terms of cost savings, downtime reduction etc
  • Are the design standards EIC61400-1(onshore) and 61400-3 (offshore) specific enough to allow a proper estimation of major component lifetime