Tidal Stream Systems

Product catalog summary

Overview: IMO specializes in the design and manufacture of blade bearings for tidal and wind energy systems, emphasizing reliability and low maintenance costs. Their products are engineered to withstand harsh marine conditions and are backed by over 25 years of experience.

Specifications:

Outstanding reliability with 24/7 operation.
Capable of withstanding high static and dynamic loads.
Proven sealing technology ensures watertight, saltwater, and leak-proof performance.
Multilayer coating includes a zinc layer for enhanced durability.

Applications:

Marine current systems and wave power generation.
Tidal turbines that autonomously generate electricity from the sea.
Utilization of twin axial flow rotors driving generators via a gearbox.
Adjustment of two or three blade rotors using a triple row IMO roller bearing.

Challenging Conditions:

Water pressure up to 3 bar (44 PSI).
Exposure to aggressive saltwater and abrasive sediment.

Certifications and Standards:

IMO is certified according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards.
Technical guidelines from leading certifying authorities are followed for performance calculations.

Contact Information:

Headquarters: IMO GmbH & Co. KG, Gremsdorf, Germany.
Contact in China: Beijing Representative Office.
Contact in the US: IMO USA Corp.

Catalog excerpts

withstanding highest static & dynamic loads proven sealing technology - watertight, saltwater & leak-proof multilayer coating including a zinc layer MO Blade Bearings provide low maintenance and life-cycle-costs. Pitch on the safe side Proven IMO designed technology for more than 25 years 8 years successfully in tidal stream systems. Tidal Stream Systems Tidal energy • energy from marine current systems is highly predictable tidal turbines generate electricity from the sea autonomously twin axial flow rotors drive generators via a gearbox two or three blade rotors are adjusted by a triple row IMO roller bearing marine current systems wave power Challenging conditions include: • • • water pressure up to 3 bar (44 PSI) agressive salt water abrasive sediment IMO Proven Blade Bearings • • • outstanding reliability: 24/7 withstanding highest static & dynamic loads proven sealing technology watertight, saltwater & leak-proof multilayer coating including a zinc layer IMO Blade Bearings provide low maintenance and life cycle co

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IMO made in Gremsdorf, Germany Blade Bearing for a 2 MW marine current turbine More than 25 years on your side. Applying German engineering expertise, IMO designs slewing rings for wind and tidal energy installations using benchmark FE models. IMO is certified according to the standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. Test rig to verify bearing seal under pressure IMO follows the technical guidelines set by leading certifying authorities when calculating the slewing ring performance and life capabilities. Headquarters IMO GmbH & Co. KG Imostr. 1 91350 Gremsdorf Germany Tel. +49 9193 6395...

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