Gear couplings are lubricated type couplings with the highest
torque capacity. The Escogear FWMO series couplings basically consist out of 2
rigid hubs maintained on the machines shafts and a floating spool spacer
incorporating
the gear coupling.
Gear couplings in general accommodate angular and axial
misalignments. Where the angular misalignment is determined by the gearing
geometry, the axial capacity varies according to the manufacturer and can be
large depending
on the application.
The possibility of selecting a specific gearing configuration
enables specific challenges to be met.
For wind turbine applications, the gear couplings having larger
misalignment capacity, can be quite short hence complying with steady-state
requirements. The coupling may include brake discs, electric insulating or
overload protection provision.
The Escogear FWMO variant for wind turbines was developed
especially to meet the highest demands of the wind industry. It permits the
operator to benefit from maximum and continuous energy production, avoiding
stoppages
due to irregularities in the grid, according to the latest E-ON directives.
