When you're selecting components for wind turbine blade pitch control systems, the Pitch Bearing Wind Turbine represents the critical connection between your hub assembly and rotor blades. This specialized slewing ring bearing enables precise blade angle adjustment for optimal energy capture while withstanding extreme operational loads. Unlike conventional rotating bearings, these units primarily handle oscillatory movements that optimize aerodynamic efficiency and provide essential safety functions during emergency shutdowns.

The pitch bearing serves as your turbine's primary blade control mechanism. It mounts directly at the blade root, facilitating real-time angle adjustments that maximize wind energy capture across varying wind speeds. During high-wind conditions or emergency situations, this bearing enables blade feathering - rotating blades 90 degrees to minimize aerodynamic loads and protect your investment.
Your pitch bearing typically employs one of two proven configurations:
Both designs incorporate integrated gear rings that enhance blade positioning accuracy. The advanced raceway geometry distributes contact stress evenly, while non-soft zone quenching technology ensures uniform hardness across the bearing surface.
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Bearing Category
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Model
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Inner Diameter (mm)
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Outer Diameter (mm)
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Width (mm)
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Load Capacity (kN)
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Applicable Wind Turbine Power (MW)
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Design Feature
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Application Position
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Material Grade
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Main Shaft Spherical Roller Bearing
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232/530 CA/W33
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530
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980
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308
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8500
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3.0-5.0
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Double-row, self-aligning, grease lubrication
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Main shaft (low-speed end)
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20CrNi2Mo
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Main Shaft Spherical Roller Bearing
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232/600 CA/W33
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600
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1090
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336
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10200
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5.0-8.0
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Enhanced cage structure, high-impact resistance
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Main shaft (low-speed end)
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20CrNiMo
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Gearbox Cylindrical Roller Bearing
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NU 234 ECML/C3
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170
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310
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52
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1250
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1.5-3.0
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Single-row, cylindrical roller, C3 clearance
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Gearbox intermediate shaft
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GCr15SiMn
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Gearbox Cylindrical Roller Bearing
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NU 240 ECML/C4
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200
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360
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58
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1800
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3.0-5.0
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High-precision grade, optimized roller profile
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Gearbox high-speed shaft
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GCr15
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Yaw Bearing (Four-point Contact Ball Bearing)
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013.40.2500
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2100
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2500
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120
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4500
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2.0-3.0
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Four-point contact, integral gear structure
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Yaw system
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42CrMo
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Yaw Bearing (Four-point Contact Ball Bearing)
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013.40.3550
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3100
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3550
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150
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6800
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5.0-8.0
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Split-type design, easy installation
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Yaw system
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42CrMo
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Pitch Bearing (Single-row Four-point Contact)
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011.40.1250
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1050
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1250
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80
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2200
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1.5-2.0
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Lightweight, sealed structure
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Pitch system (blade root)
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40Cr
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Pitch Bearing (Single-row Four-point Contact)
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011.40.1600
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1350
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1600
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100
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3500
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3.0-5.0
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High-torque bearing capacity, corrosion-resistant coating
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Pitch system (blade root)
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42CrMo
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Generator Bearing (Deep Groove Ball Bearing)
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6334 M/C3
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170
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360
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72
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950
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1.0-2.0
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High-speed rotation, low friction
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Generator rotor shaft
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GCr15
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Generator Bearing (Angular Contact Ball
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7328 BECBM
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140
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300
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62
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1100
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2.0-3.0
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Angular contact, paired installation
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Generator stator shaft
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GCr15SiMn
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Predominant Stack Management
Your bearing handles complex multi-directional powers counting outspread loads from edge weight, pivotal pushed from wind weight, and critical tilting minutes from streamlined strengths. The optimized contact geometry guarantees indeed stack dissemination over all rolling elements.
Enhanced Weariness Resistance
We address the basic challenge of wrong brinelling through specialized oscillation-resistant oils and progressed surface medications. This avoids the fussing erosion that commonly influences heading encountering micro-movements amid low-wind conditions.
Maintenance Optimization
The modern fixing framework ensures against defilement whereas holding grease viably. Mechanized oil compatibility diminishes your support interims and operational costs, especially important for seaward establishments where get to is constrained.

Modern wind turbines present unique challenges for pitch bearing systems. Increasingly larger blade designs create substantial tilting moments that demand robust bearing solutions. Your Pitch Bearing Wind Turbine must accommodate these forces while maintaining precision control throughout the turbine's operational life.
Environmental Adaptability
For offshore applications, special corrosion-resistant coatings and enhanced sealing protect against marine environments. Cold climate installations require low-temperature metallurgy and synthetic lubricants that maintain performance consistency despite temperature variations.
Size Optimization
The bearing diameter correlates directly with your turbine's power class and blade dimensions. Larger installations typically require custom-engineered solutions that balance load capacity with installation constraints at the blade root interface.
Our manufacturing process follows ISO 281 standards modified for oscillatory applications. Each bearing undergoes comprehensive testing including:
We utilize high-purity bearing steel with specialized warm treatment forms. The raceway surfaces get accuracy pounding to accomplish ideal surface wrap up, whereas the cage plan obliges warm extension amid operation.

Your pitch bearing establishment requires exact arrangement and appropriate torque determinations. We give nitty gritty establishment methods and suggest intermittent jolt pressure confirmation to keep up basic integrity.
Regular condition checking through oil investigation makes a difference identify early wear pointers. Our specialized group offers inaccessible discussion and on-site bolster for investigating pitch framework execution issues.
With three decades of bearing fabricating encounter, Luoyang Auto Bearing conveys demonstrated pitch bearing arrangements for wind vitality applications around the world. Our building group gets it the special requests of cutting edge wind turbine plans and gives customized arrangements that meet your particular operational requirements.
We keep up broad stock of standard arrangements whereas advertising assisted custom fabricating for specialized applications. Our coordinates supply chain approach guarantees dependable component accessibility all through your turbine's operational life.
For detailed specifications and application consultation regarding our Pitch Bearing Wind Turbine solutions, contact our technical specialists at auto@lyautobearing.com. We'll help you select the optimal bearing configuration for your wind energy project requirements.
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