{"id":747,"date":"2026-02-24T19:10:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T19:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/systemseals.orangesprocket.com\/?page_id=747"},"modified":"2026-03-17T14:57:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:57:28","slug":"wind-energy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.systemseals.com\/en\/industries\/wind-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Wind Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Originally conceived specifically for oil-lubricated
\nbearings, the next-generation VORTEX PLUS has
\nbeen adapted for grease-lubrication also. It features
\npressure-activated seal lips which can accommodate
\npressures up to 1 bar. With the lowest seal lip
\nseal force in the industry, it boasts lower torque,
\nwhile service life is extended because it operates
\nat a lower lip temperature. It also seals flushing
\nfluids during the bearing production process. Every
\nVORTEX PLUS seal is designed for a unique bearing
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Material Ranges <\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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The Vortex seal uses System Seals\u2019 proprietary polyurethane formula with excellent material properties that provide exceptional abrasion resistance 8 times greater than traditional elastomers when tested in accordance with ASTM D5963 \/ ISO 4649.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n

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Size \/ Platform <\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Sizes available up to 5000.00 mm in all diameters to retrofit existing seal
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SHAFT DIAMETER<\/td>\r\n B<\/td>\r\n \u00d8D1<\/td>\r\n \u00d8D2<\/td>\r\n L +0.25<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n
>200.00 mm<\/td>\r\n 20.00<\/td>\r\n d + 40.00<\/td>\r\n d+7.00<\/td>\r\n 16.00<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n
>200.00 mm<\/td>\r\n 20.00<\/td>\r\n d + 40.00<\/td>\r\n d+7.00<\/td>\r\n 20.00<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n
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Operating Parameters <\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Above values are guidelines. Please contact our engineering team to review
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PARAMETER<\/td>\r\n Ra<\/td>\r\n Rt<\/td>\r\n RMS<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n
Sliding surface<\/td>\r\n \u22640.8 \u00b5m<\/td>\r\n \u22644 \u00b5m<\/td>\r\n 24 RMS<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n
Sides of groove<\/td>\r\n \u22644 \u00b5m<\/td>\r\n \u226416 \u00b5m<\/td>\r\n 160 RMS<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>
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Engineered Performance<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Built to Perform<\/h2>\n

The Vortex seal is a next-generation sealing solution engineered specifically for main bearing applications in wind turbines. The Vortex seal breaks away from the traditional radial lip and labyrinth seals with an innovative approach to rotary sealing. With an internal thread configuration, the seal creates a pumping action that forces grease to migrate towards the bearing, even under shaft deflections, improving service life and preventing catastrophic bearing failure due to\u00a0 grease loss.<\/p>\n

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Benefits<\/div>\n
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  • Pumping from the helical lip prevents leakage even under
    \nshaft deflections<\/li>\n
  • Direct retrofit to existing seal pockets\/grooves for all diameter
    \nbearing shafts<\/li>\n
  • Custom design available for direct replacement of metallic
    \nlabyrinth seals<\/li>\n
  • Available for use in both direct drive and geared turbines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    Performance<\/div>\n
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    • Consistent seal force across all diameters reduces friction and
      \nheat generation<\/li>\n
    • The seal\u2019s external dust lip prevents contaminates from entering
      \nthe bearing<\/li>\n
    • Seal designed for pressurized grease retention up to 0.5 bar<\/li>\n
    • Pumps grease toward the main bearing to improve service life
      \nand prevent catastrophic bearing failure due to grease loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      • Split design for easy up-tower installation with no bonding required<\/li>\n
      • Exceptional abrasion resistance to increase service life<\/li>\n
      • No need for hardened sliding surface<\/li>\n
      • Compatible with multiple greases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        • Savings in lubrication, clean up and disposal<\/li>\n
        • Reduces downtime<\/li>\n
        • Increases output productivity<\/li>\n
        • Lowers maintenance and labour costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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