VESCONITE RENEWABLE ENERGY
Vesconite is a high-performance engineering plastic that is widely used in the renewable energy industry for various applications, such as wind turbines, solar panels, hydroelectric plants, etc.
Vesconite can withstand high speeds, loads, and temperatures and provide efficient and reliable operation.
Some of the benefits of using Vesconite in renewable energy are:
- Vesconite has a high speed resistance and can operate in speeds up to 10 m/s
- Vesconite has a high load resistance and can withstand radial and axial loads up to 100 kN
- Vesconite has a high temperature resistance and can operate in temperatures up to 100°C
- Vesconite has a good UV resistance and can resist degradation from sunlight
- Vesconite has a low maintenance requirement and can reduce downtime and costs
Some of the applications of Vesconite in renewable energy are:
- Vesconite bushings and bearings for wind turbines, such as blades, hubs, nacelles, generators, etc.
- Vesconite spacers and washers for solar panels, such as frames, mounts, connectors, etc.
COMMON RENEWABLE ENERGY APPLICATIONS
KEY FEATURES
- Vesconite Hilube reduces running costs and does not corrode, swell, or distort in water or when exposed to moisture.
- Vesconite Hilube has a low coefficient of friction and is easy to install.
MATERIAL COMPARISON
When comparing Vesconite Hilube to other polymers, a tidal energy producer reported that the Vesconite Hilube bushing had no problem sustaining loads, shock loads or vibration.
Internally lubricated, Vesconite Hilube does not require complex and environmentally-detrimental lubrication systems. Bearings can run dry or utilise water lubrication.
Exhibiting no swell or creep, Vesconite Hilube is the ideal low-maintenance bearing solution for marine and submerged renewable energy applications.
Vesconite Hilube is homogenous and dimensionally stable, not suffering from laminate-associated problems such as bearing delamination or fluctuating friction coefficients.
The ease of fitting Vesconite Hilube bushings when compared to traditional materials assures a cost saving in terms of machine downtime.
About PlastoGlide
CIP Composites is our flagship thermopolymer, designed for particularly difficult operating environments. Vesconite Hilube is specifically recommended for moist and underwater applications.