Schaeffler (UK) Ltd · Great Britain
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Astraios – the most modern, largest, and highest performing large size bearing test rig in the world
Increased reliability and cost-effectiveness for wind turbines
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Schaeffler puts “Astraios” large-size bearing test stand into operation
Milestone for Wind Turbines
Schaeffler in Schweinfurt is selected as landmark in the land of Ideas
ASTRAIOS Large-size Bearing Test Rig is Prize Winner in the Competition “365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2012“ – also Nominated as Winner in the “Environment” Category at Federal Level
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Large-size bearing test rig
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Astraios – the most modern, largest, and highest performing large-size bearing test rig in the world The new test rig enables large-size bearings of up to 15 tons and measuring up to 3.5 meters such as those used in wind power applications in particular to be tested in realistic conditions using a comprehensive simulation program. Increased reliability and cost-effectiveness for wind turbines Astraios simulates the real loads and moments that occur in a wind turbine.
The new test rig will result in further improvements in the understanding of systems as a whole, influencing factors and the interrelations in the drive trains of wind turbines. This means Schaeffler is making a major contribution to shortening development times for wind turbines as well as making the design process more reliable and increasing the cost-effectiveness and safety of these turbines. The test stand has been named “Astraios” after a Titan in Greek mythology who was father of the four wind gods. |
