Compact pitch bearing unit promises fully integrated solution for wind turbines

German company Thyssenkrupp Rothe Erde’s pitch bearing unit (PBU) comprises a fully integrated extender bearing unit assembly combined with a compact hub. Eize de Vries takes a close look.

by Eize de Vries
Vestas' V236-15.0 MW features one of the world’s largest "conventional" hubs (pic credit: Vestas Wind Systems)
Vestas' V236-15.0 MW features one of the world’s largest "conventional" hubs (pic credit: Vestas Wind Systems)

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