Operate Longer in Demanding Environments
For original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the long-term performance of renewable energy systems is a critical requirement for project bankability and success. As a manufacturer of wear components for the renewable energy industry, Fisher Barton brings deep metallurgical and surface-engineering expertise. We partner with OEMs to create high-wear parts for renewable energy systems that withstand environmental exposure and mechanical stress.
Wear-Resistant Components for Renewable Energy Equipment
We engineer and manufacture wear components that perform in the demanding, continuous-duty environments of solar and wind power generation. Our experts can meet unique demands with custom components for renewable energy applications, such as:
- Bronze worm gears: Manufactured using advanced processes like centrifugal casting, which uses rotation to create superior density, our bronze gears have a highly uniform and robust grain structure. This construction makes them suitable for handling the high dynamic and static torque loads required by solar tracking systems.
- Gearboxes and bearings: We engineer high-strength internal gears and other components for industrial gearboxes. We then enhance them with advanced surface treatments, such as low-friction coatings that protect against premature wear and electrical damage, extending operational life.
- High-strength steel components: For internal components in high-fatigue applications such as turbine gearboxes, we use advanced materials, including our patented MARBAIN®. This ultrahard, ductile steel resists fractures, helping increase reliability under constant load.
Applications in Renewable Energy Equipment
As a trusted supplier of OEM wear parts for the renewable energy industry, we provide quality components for your critical machinery, such as:
- Solar tracking assemblies: Our bronze worm gears are essential to the gearboxes that drive the tracking motors, providing the high torque needed for precise, continuous movement of large solar arrays.
- Wind turbine gearboxes: Fisher Barton’s internal components, made from high-strength materials and protected with engineered ceramic coatings, provide insulation against stray voltage and reduce friction, supporting optimal performance.
- Hydroelectric turbines: Use our wear- and corrosion-resistant coatings on wicket-gate linkages, bushings, and other critical components to extend their service life in high-pressure water environments.
A Partnership for Long-Term Performance
With over 100 years of manufacturing excellence, partnering with Fisher Barton offers various strategic advantages to organizations in the renewable energy industry, including:
- Precision manufacturing for demanding loads: We specialize in manufacturing high-strength components to tight tolerances, providing the dependable performance you require in high-load renewable energy applications. Our process control ensures parts meet the exact specifications for long-term field reliability.
- A dedicated partner for custom solutions: We work collaboratively to develop custom wear components for renewable energy applications. Our Technology Center provides access to advanced R&D and rapid prototyping to test and validate components designed to meet the service life requirements of the sustainable energy industry.
- Certified quality for long-term reliability: All our manufacturing divisions adhere to ISO 9001:2015 standards, ensuring components perform reliably and providing the confidence your large-scale energy project requires.
Get Components Built to Last
Partner with a manufacturer that understands the long-term demands of renewable energy. Request a quote, call us at 920-390-4760, or contact us online to discuss your application needs with an expert.
