{"id":4847,"date":"2023-12-15T00:06:15","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T16:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xzballbearing.com\/?p=4847"},"modified":"2024-04-12T14:55:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T06:55:42","slug":"2023-december-2nd-week-xbrz-news-recommendation-vesconite-bearings-in-south-africa-investing-in-solar-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xzballbearing.com\/es\/2023-december-2nd-week-xbrz-news-recommendation-vesconite-bearings-in-south-africa-investing-in-solar-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 December 2nd Week XZBRG News Recommendation\u00a0– Vesconite Bearings in South Africa Investing in Solar Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vesconite Bearings\u00a0, a global supplier of bearing and wear materials, is taking strides towards sustainability and environmental responsibility by implementing a comprehensive solar energy solution at its Free State-based factory in South Africa.<\/p>\n

The initiative, spearheaded by Factory Manager Robin Crabb and CEO Dr Jean-Patrick Leger, involves a significant investment in solar infrastructure to reduce the factory’s reliance on the power grid and make substantial progress in becoming more environmentally friendly.<\/p>\n

As of mid-November, Phase I of the project is 80% complete, with the installation of steelwork on concrete slabs to support 325 kVA of solar panels.\u00a0The panels are being loaded at present, marking a crucial milestone in the transition to solar energy.<\/p>\n

Simultaneously, Phase II is underway, encompassing the installation of an additional sub-station, the installation and commissioning of two generators, inverters with a capacity of 700 kVA, and a 500 kVA uninterrupted power supply (UPS) system.<\/p>\n

According to Crabb, “Making the sub-station live is a significant step forward, with approximately 25% of Phase II already completed.”<\/p>\n

The completion of Phases I and II is targeted for the end of 2023, contingent on timely equipment deliveries from suppliers.<\/p>\n

Phase III, scheduled to begin in late December, aims to double the solar capacity by an additional 325 kVA.\u00a0Challenges in steel supply may influence the timeline, but Vesconite Bearings remains committed to its sustainability goals.<\/p>\n

Additionally, consideration is being given to purchasing a 1 MW battery system, enabling the storage of solar energy for peak consumption times during the night.\u00a0This investment aligns with Vesconite Bearings’ vision for its ‘lights-out’ facility, intended to operate 24\/7 for large-volume order production, circumventing challenges posed by load-shedding from South African electricity provider Eskom.<\/p>\n

To enhance security, the company is also installing a 1.8 m electric fence around the solar system.<\/p>\n

Leger expressed optimism about the project’s potential impact, stating, “We aim to reduce dependence on traditional energy sources, cut costs, and significantly reduce our carbon footprint.”<\/p>\n

Vesconite Bearings is confident that these solar investments will fortify the company’s resilience against energy challenges and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future for South Africa and beyond.<\/p>\n

The company remains dedicated to achieving its environmental and operational objectives through innovation and responsible business practices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

(https:\/\/www.renewableenergymagazine.com)<\/span><\/div>\n

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More About <\/b><\/strong>XZBRG<\/b><\/u><\/strong><\/a>:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Xinzhou Bearing Industrial Inc.\u00a0is one of the Custom Bearing Manufacturer and world wide Distributors of all types of Bearings,specializing in Ball, Needle, and Roller types (Inch and Metric Sizes) made from Ceramic (Si3N4\/ZrO2), Stainless (440c\/316) or Chrome Steel(SAE52100 steel); Tolerance ABEC1, 3, 5, 7.level.<\/p>\n

Trabajamos directamente con nuestros OEM y distribuidores de rodamientos. Nuestros ingenieros pueden ayudarlo con las tolerancias de cojinetes, ejes y carcasas, as\u00ed como con aplicaciones de semiconductores, aplicaciones criog\u00e9nicas, entornos hostiles extremos y entornos de temperaturas extremas.<\/p>\n

We also stock other manufacturer\u2019s bearings. We distribute bearings for extreme high temperature. We can help design\/manufacture any bearing.<\/p>\n

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El rodamiento de rodillos c\u00f3nicos de cer\u00e1mica se refiere al rodamiento de rodillos de empuje radial con rodillo cil\u00edndrico.<\/p>\n

Pertenece al tipo de rodamiento de separaci\u00f3n, el anillo interior y exterior del rodamiento tienen una pista de rodadura c\u00f3nica.<\/p>\n

Los rodamientos de rodillos c\u00f3nicos de una hilera pueden soportar cargas radiales y cargas axiales simples.<\/p>\n

Cuando el rodamiento soporta una carga radial, se generar\u00e1 una fuerza componente axial, por lo que se necesita otro rodamiento que pueda soportar la fuerza axial en la direcci\u00f3n opuesta para equilibrarlo.<\/p>\n

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