TransAlta selects Lignum Vitae for Horseshoe hydropower plant bearings

Resource from: HydroWorld Likes:179

Sep 29,2013

Lignum Vitae North America has been awarded a contract to provide a water-lubricated thrust bearing for the 14-MW Horseshoe hydropower plant in Alberta. The company said its product was chosen due to its ability to provide maximum uptime while lowering maintenance costs, noting that lignum vitae -- a wood obtained primarily from the Guiacum officinale and Guiacum sanctum trees -- was the bearing material of choice at the Horseshoe project since it was completed in 1911. "No other water-lubricated bearing has the legacy of success as lignum vitae, and as we convert other plants back to lignum vitae, we are excited about how much we reduce the cost of maintenance for plant owners and operators worldwide," the company said in a release. The Horseshoe complex is operated by the TransAlta Corporation and is located on the Bow River in southern Alberta. The historic plant celebrated its centennial in 2011, when it was inducted into Hydro Hall of Fame.

(HydroWorld)

【CBCC News Statement】
1.The news above mentioned with detailed source are from internet.We are trying our best to assure they are accurate ,timely and safe so as to let bearing users and sellers read more related info.However, it doesn't mean we agree with any point of view referred in above contents and we are not responsible for the authenticity. If you want to publish the news,please note the source and you will be legally responsible for the news published.
2.All news edited and translated by us are specially noted the source"CBCC".
3.For investors,please be cautious for all news.We don't bear any damage brought by late and inaccurate news.
4.If the news we published involves copyright of yours,just let us know.

Add to My Favorites

[Close the window]

Previous KAYDON® BEARINGS BRING HUMANOID ROBOT TO LIFE
Next Schaeffler: Oliver Jung appointed to Central Executive Board

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Cnbearing is the No.1 bearing inquiry system and information service in China, dedicated to helping all bearing users and sellers throughout the world.

Cnbearing is supported by China National Bearing Industry Association, whose operation online is charged by China Bearing Unisun Tech. Co., Ltd.

China Bearing Unisun Tech. Co., Ltd owns all the rights. Since 2000, over 3,000 companies have been registered and enjoyed the company' s complete skillful service, which ranking many aspects in bearing industry at home and abroad with the most authority practical devices in China.