Maintenance
November 6, 2025
Cracking the code – WECs in wind turbine gearbox bearings
Among the various issues that can plague wind turbine gearbox bearings, premature failures with white etching cracks (WECs) stand out as particularly serious. Understanding the drivers of WEC-related failures, and implementing effective countermeasures, is key to extending gearbox bearing life and maintaining operational efficiency.
