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Robust bearing solutions for the oil and gas industry

Energy supply is in a state of transformation: resource scarcity, changing market conditions, more difficult-to-access deposits, and stricter environmental guidelines are necessitating more efficient processes for the extraction and processing of raw materials. As before, our energy systems rely not only on renewable sources, but also on the efficient use of oil and gas. What's more, global demand for oil and natural gas for a wide variety of uses is expected to double in the coming years. The resulting end products must remain competitive, and efficient extraction is essential in this context.

For mobile production, storage, and loading units in the oil and gas extraction industry, Rothe Erde develops and produces special slewing bearings with enormous diameters of up to 18 meters, which reliably withstand the tough environmental conditions of the reservoirs as well as the high loads in operation. Some of these bearings are manufactured in segments. They connect the oil tanker to the reservoirs: A rotating tower is mounted inside, through which the pipes lead from the ship to several oil wells on the seabed. In this way, the production pipes do not twist even in the event of a change of position, for example, due to the sea state.

Our promise:

Our product solutions

  • have a long service life,

  • are highly resistant to the formation of corrosion,

  • are manufactured by applicable certification rules,

  • can withstand extreme weather conditions,

  • and are suitable for a wide range of operating conditions.

With eleven companies in ten countries and through cooperation with carefully selected agents and distributors, we are able to serve our customers in the oil and gas industry worldwide - with suitable products and services.

Applications in the oil and gas sector

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Maritime applications

Products from Rothe Erde can be relied on: Even in extreme conditions prevailing on the high seas, such as storms, salt water, cold or heat, our slewing bearings and rings work reliably. We design robust bearing solutions for deck cranes, propeller shafts, winches, and other applications.

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Gear manufacturing

In the area of gear manufacturing, Rothe Erde develops reliable bearing solutions for marine and rolling mill gear units. These include single-row tapered roller bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, and thrust tapered roller bearings.

Oil and gas conveying technology

Applications in oil and gas production technology require specially designed slewing bearings, some of which are manufactured in segments due to their size. Rothe Erde manufactures slewing bearings with a diameter of up to 25,000 mm.

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Cranes and lifting devices

We manufacture bearing solutions for shipyard cranes, railway cranes, forestry cranes, truck-mounted cranes, lifting platforms, pulleys, and other cranes. Our wide product portfolio from four-point bearings to double-row ball bearings are the reliable components for manufacturers of cranes and lifting equipment.

Our product portfolio

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rothe erde® slewing bearings

a rothe erde® slee drive

rothe erde® slew drives

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rothe erde® rings

a rolling bearing

psl® rolling bearings

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