Rotordynamics and Aerodynamic Air Bearings for Oil-Free High-Speed Applications
Aerodynamic foil bearings offer an oil-free solution for supporting high-speed rotors under extreme temperatures. The elastic foil structure compensates for thermal and mechanical deformations as well as manufacturing inaccuracies, ensuring wear-free lubrication even at higher rotor eccentricities. The effective damping mechanism of the foils prevents self-excited vibrations across the entire speed range. SADAP supports you with expertise and state-of-the-art technologies in the successful design and application of oil-free bearings for your specific requirements.
Foil Bearings or Air Bearings - The Right Choice for Your Application
Foil bearings are particularly suitable for applications with eccentric shaft operation, such as in the automotive industry. The additional damping mechanism of the foil structure ensures stability and simplifies manufacturing in terms of production tolerances. For applications with little room for shaft movement, such as in medical technology or precision machining, air bearings without a compliant foil structure are recommended. SADAP answers application-specific questions with the latest state of the art to optimize the performance and efficiency of your machine.
Air Bearing and Foil Bearing Development Services
Air Bearing Design with Digital Calculation Tools
SADAP offers customized air bearing and foil bearing design services using high-precision digital calculation tools. We optimize oil-free bearings for machines like fuel cell compressors, ensuring they meet all requirements and perform optimally under static and dynamic operating conditions. Our expert design process focuses on the rotor-bearing system behavior for reliable, efficient operation.
Learn more about our air bearing design services.Test and Validation of Gas Bearings
In collaboration with TU Braunschweig, SADAP offers experimental testing and validation services for air bearings and foil bearings. We rigorously test prototype bearings in real-world operating conditions to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Our experimental studies provide valuable data to refine bearing designs and improve overall system efficiency.
Air Bearing Training and Knowledge Transfer
Enhance your team's expertise in air bearing technology with SADAP's comprehensive training services. We offer tailored training programs to optimize your company's performance in designing, manufacturing, and implementing oil-free bearing solutions.
- High-performance training partnership
- On-site team training
- Specialized training for development staff
Our training covers all aspects of air bearing technology, including rotor dynamics calculation, bearing testing, and data analysis from experimental investigations and simulations. Benefit from our unique knowledge and empower your team to develop innovative solutions for your specific challenges.