Tsubaki Examples of Use by Industry and ApplicationProducts for electric power generation
InfrastructureProducts for electric power generation
Tsubaki products are playing active roles in the field of renewable energy, such as wave power, hydroelectric power, wind power, biomass energy, and solar power.
Wave power generation
For a project by Ministry of the Environment*, Tsubaki products were integrated in a wave power generating unit installed by Mitsui E&S Holdings Co., Ltd.
*Technology development/verification projects for CO2 emission reduction, and for a compact and high-efficiency wave power generating system (in fiscal 2013 to 2015)
Cable Carriers
Cable carriers are used to protect power generator cables tossed by the waves. We have a variety of experience in applications for general industrial machinery.
Couplings
Roller chain couplings are used for where a large allowable torque is required, and Echt-Flex® Couplings are used for where no lubrication is required.
Pin Gear Drive Units
Large Pin Gear Drive Units that can transmit large torques are used to transmit wave power to power generators. In addition, Tsubaki's advanced rust resistant series is used due to the highly corrosive nature of the operating environment.
Wind power generation
Echt-Flex® Couplings
Echt-Flex Couplings are used to connect motors with power generators/overdrives. A lightweight CFRP spacer type is also available.
- What is CFRP?
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CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) is a composite material made of carbon fiber and plastic. This material is lightweight while providing the same strength as steel, and provides superb corrosion resistance.
Francis turbine
Power Cylinders
Power Cylinders with a proven track record are used to adjust the guide vane of Francis turbines.
LiniPower® Jack
LiniPower Jacks with a proven track record are used to adjust the angle of the runner vanes.
Biomass energy generation
Conveyor for receiving hopper
WD Series Drag Chain
Tsubaki's unique and simple drag chain structure can provide strength and corrosion resistance where needed. Furthermore, special sprockets are also available.
Fuel conveyance/wood chip collection/chain feeder
Large Size Conveyor Chain
We offer optimal specifications to suit your usage conditions. These chains can also replace competitor chains.
Shock Relay® and Shock Monitor
Shock Relays and Shock Monitors can quickly detect overloads by monitoring current/power of motors, which prevents accidents.
NFV Flightveyor
NFV Flightveyor has flights fixed to chains running in a sealed casing. Materials can be steadily conveyed according to the principal of flow conveyors in horizontal areas, and of bucket elevators in vertical areas.
Ash conveyor/Flightveyor
Large Size Conveyor Chain
Large Size Conveyor Chains enable an overall cost reduction thanks to longer chain life achieved by corrosion resistance, optimal clearance, etc.
Large Size Conveyor Chain Sprockets
The replaceable tooth/split types can be replaced without having to remove the shaft. This can dramatically reduce replacement labors and costs.
Bucket elevator/Flow/Flightveyor
NBK Bucket Elevator (designed for palm kernel shell conveyance)
NBK Bucket Elevator is a belt bucket elevator designed for palm kernel shell conveyance, and features a compact design that can convey a large amount of material.
LC Flow
LC Flow is a conveyor that prevents material from caught up in the conveyor, and the space savings necessary for woody biomass conveyance.
Cam Clutches
Cam Clutches are used to prevent reverse rotation of bucket elevators and enable complete dust prevention and high reliability thanks to their special design.
One-Touch Inspection Door®
In our Safety Series you'll find doors with screens (roller latch type/bolt latch type), T-Guard (screens can be attached later with no welding needed), and MTO products (key types).
Other electric power generation related
- Tidal power generation
- Cam Clutches are used to switch between tidal current and offshore wind for hybrid types.
- Solar power generation
- Gear motors and Power Cylinders are used to rotate/tilt for tracking the sun.
- Solar thermal power generation
- Pin Gear Drive Units®, Gear Motors, and Power Cylinders are used to rotate/tilt the heliostat drive.
- Geothermal power generation
- Echt-Flex Couplings are used for the cooling towers necessary for geothermal power generation.
