Seiko will output wind turbine bearings, plans within two years of about 4 billion yen investment to set the core device, the device for the growth of production equipment such as bearings. Currently, demand for wind turbine bearings growing, suppliers of the company, including only five in the world around. The company will increase production facilities to increase supply capacity, in 2011 the global share from the current 10% to 30%. Play a role on the industry Web site, industry information to inform the work of

Increased use of wind generator blade accelerator rotation speed, passed to send SKF Bearing motor to produce electricity. Used for bearings in the growth areas of the company bearing area following the first player in Sweden’s second-largest maker SKF and Schaeffler, Germany (Schaeffler) after ranking third in the world. Currently able to meet the durability and other aspects of quality requirements, including NTN, etc., and only 5 companies. Customers have requested increase production in the case, Seiko decided to take stronger measures.

Seiko factory in Fujisawa (Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture), and in January 2008 in Fujisawa City, Fujisawa different locations to start the second factory, set up production facilities for wind turbines. Through strengthening of the machine, will begin full production configuration in the main part of the blade about 1 meter diameter main bearings. Supply small wind turbines with a comprehensive system of bearings to attract more orders.

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