ExxonMobil has released guidance for turbine operators to reduce bearing failure and released a new lubricant specially made for the wind sector.
The company said the guidance draws on 25 years of experience in the industry. It includes enhancing safety by extending service intervals, finding the right protection for extreme conditions, monitoring equipment correctly and seeking expert advice.
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ExxonMobil’s new Mobil SHCTM Grease 461 WT used in tandem with the guidelines aims to help reduce bearing failure and reduce unplanned downtime, the company said.
The lubricant has been designed to provide consistent application even at temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius, it added.