With decades of expertise and a passion for innovation, Wärtsilä plays a pivotal role with The Bearing Centre in ensuring the longevity and efficiency of power generation systems worldwide.
Visit Wärtsilä at Enlit Milan
The Wärtsilä Bearing Centre team will be present at Enlit Milan from October 22-24, located at stand 7.G16. This event presents a unique opportunity for industry professionals to meet and discover how cutting-edge solutions can improve the reliability and performance of operations.
The New Generation of Bearings
The Bearing Centre is always looking ahead, anticipating industry challenges, and striving to develop a new generation of bearings that exceed market expectations. Bearings are engineered using advanced materials and state-of-the-art technologies, resulting in enhanced performance and significantly extended service life. Leveraging the 100BOND® technology, Wärtsilä provides expert repair and upgrade services for white metal bearings and pads across a wide range of industrial applications.
“Our latest generation of bearings is designed to address the real-world operational demands of our customers,” says Beatriz García, The Bearing Centre Manager at Wärtsilä. “With our 100BOND White metal technology, we’re delivering solutions that significantly increase bearing lifespan.”
Why go with Wärtsilä’s White Metal Technology?
- Improved mechanical and tribological properties, making a real technological difference to your bearings.
- Exceptional, long-lasting bonding strength.
- A longer life span, especially under high load requirements and heavy vibration demands.
Comprehensive Bearing Repair Services
In addition to developing high-performance bearings, The Wärtsilä Bearing Centre offers comprehensive repair services to extend the life of existing equipment. Bearings naturally experience wear and tear over time, particularly in harsh operating conditions, but Wärtsilä’s expert team is equipped to restore them to optimal working condition, ensuring operations continue to run smoothly.
The repair services include:
- Babbitt Bearing Repair: Specializing in restoring babbitt bearings to their original specifications, enhancing their performance and lifespan.
- Inspection Services: Each bearing is carefully inspected to identify signs of wear or damage. Experts assess the extent of the damage and recommend the best course of action, whether repair or replacement.
- Part Refurbishment: Refurbishment services restore parts to optimal functionality, ensuring continued performance.
- Welding and Machining: For bearings that can be salvaged, advanced welding and machining techniques are employed to restore them to their original specifications, extending their life and saving on replacement costs.
- Engineering and Upgrades: Options for reconditioning existing bearings include upgrades to newer designs or materials, enhancing performance and reliability.
- Coating: This advanced technique is applied for wear-resistant coatings, providing additional protection and extending the lifespan of components.
- Emergency Services: The team is available for urgent repair needs, minimizing downtime and ensuring swift recovery of operations.
- Customized Repair Solutions: Recognizing that every situation is unique, The Bearing Centre provides tailored repair solutions aligned with operational needs and budget constraints.
By investing in these repair services, customers can maximize the lifespan of their bearings while minimizing downtime and costs associated with complete replacements.
Join Wärtsilä next week at Enlit Milan
As Wärtsilä continues to lead the way in bearing technology, industry professionals are invited to meet the team at Enlit Milan from October 22-24. This event offers an excellent opportunity to connect with experts, discover the latest innovations, and discuss how Wärtsilä’s advanced bearing solutions can optimize operations.
At stand 7.G16, visitors can engage with the Wärtsilä team, learn about comprehensive solutions, and explore the newest advancements in bearing technology. Whether the goal is extending equipment life, reducing operational costs, or improving overall system efficiency, Wärtsilä is ready to assist.
As the energy industry transitions into a new era, the importance of reliable, high-performance components cannot be overstated. The Wärtsilä Bearing Centre remains at the forefront of this evolution, offering innovative solutions that ensure operational excellence and sustainability.
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