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GT Wings x Rollix

Rollix announces GT Wings as a new customer in marine applications!

GT Wings delivers game-changing wind propulsion solutions to decarbonize the shipping industry. As such, this British wind-propulsion expert offers tailored turn-key engineering solutions to the maritime industry to significantly reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Rollix will supply the slewing bearing for GT Wings‘ first AirWing installation on the Carisbrooke vessel. This massive bearing is a crucial component, enabling the AirWing to turn and harness wind power efficiently, leading the propulsion and sustainability revolution in commercial shipping!
The slewing ring supplied is close to 2 meters in diameter, with internal gear. This type of slewing ring is specially designed for WAPS (Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems) applications.

Together, GT Wings and Rollix are building a cleaner future for maritime shipping!

Photo collaborateur GTR Wings devant une couronne Rollix pour la propulsion vélique
17 October 2024