Why Do Tracking Brackets Require Metal Bearing Housings?
In many mechanical and industrial applications, bearings are crucial components. They not only help support heavy loads but also ensure smooth operation of machine parts. Among the many bearing materials, metal bearings stand out due to their unique properties and are the most widely used, especially in high-demand applications like tracking brackets.
Key Advantages of Metal Bearings
High Load Capacity
Tracking brackets are often used in large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) power plants, playing a critical role in supporting and adjusting the angle of solar panels. Metal bearings have excellent load-bearing capabilities, effectively dispersing the pressure from the equipment and ensuring stable operation.
Superior Temperature Resistance
In desert regions where ground temperatures can reach 60°C to 70°C (140°F to 158°F), metal bearings maintain stable performance and dimensions under long-term high-temperature conditions without deformation or failure.
Excellent Wear Resistance
Metal bearings can maintain a low friction coefficient over extended periods, reducing wear and improving the efficiency and lifespan of the system. Our GF Bearing is designed for more than 25 years of use.
Temperature Performance Testing
Our rigorous testing demonstrates how metal bearings maintain structural integrity and performance across extreme temperature ranges.
Screw Tightening Test
Crushing Test
Precision Machining
Metal bearings can be precisely machined to achieve higher accuracy, making the movement of tracking brackets more precise. GF Tracker Bearing's aluminum alloy housings are 100% subjected to secondary machining, ensuring consistency between bearings.
Strong Corrosion Resistance
Materials like stainless steel and aluminum alloys have strong corrosion resistance, allowing them to function properly in humid or corrosive environments. GF Tracker Bearing uses aluminum alloys with superior anti-corrosive specifications.
Long-Term Reliability
With PV power plants designed for over 25 years of operation, metal bearings ensure the continued effective operation of tracking bracket systems, preventing failures caused by material aging or performance degradation.
Crushing Test Results
Compress Test Results
Durability Test
Salt Spray Test
Proven Performance in Real-World Applications
Over 500,000 metal bearings deployed in solar tracking systems worldwide
Less than 0.1% failure rate in extreme environmental conditions
Designed to withstand over 25 years of continuous operation
Conclusion
Metal bearings are the top choice for critical mechanical equipment such as tracking brackets, thanks to their powerful load-bearing capacity, high-temperature resistance, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance. As a bearing manufacturer, GF NEW ENERGY Tracker bearings are designed based on these advantages to provide our customers with more stable, durable, and efficient industrial solutions. Whether in high-load, high-temperature environments or complex mechanical systems, choosing metal bearings is a wise decision to ensure the long-term, stable operation of the equipment.
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