Yaw System
AssemblySlewing bearing, geared drives and motors that rotate the nacelle to track wind direction. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Yaw System parts and their functions
6 top-level parts · 120 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yaw Bearing | 1× | Large-diameter slewing ring bearing between nacelle and tower |
| 2 | Yaw Drive | 4× | Planetary gear drives meshing with the yaw ring |
| 3 | Servo Motor 4 parts | 4× | Geared yaw motors driving the slewing ring |
| 4 | Yaw Brake Caliper | 6× | Hydraulic caliper brakes holding the yaw position |
| 5 | Yaw Sliding Pad | 12× | Friction sliding pads damping yaw motion |
| 6 | Fastener Set | 1× | Bolts securing the yaw ring to the tower flange |
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Bill of materials for Yaw System
6 top-level lines · 17 rows shown · 120 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yaw Bearing | wind-turbine-nacelle-yaw-bearing | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Yaw Drive | wind-turbine-nacelle-yaw-drive | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 3 | Servo Motor 4 parts | servo-motor | 4× | 4 | 24 | assembly |
| 3.1 | Stator Assembly 3 parts | stator-assembly | 1× | 4 | 3 | assembly |
| 3.1.1 | Stator Core (laminations) | stator-core | 1× | 4 | · | part |
| 3.1.2 | Copper Winding | copper-winding | 1× | 4 | · | part |
| 3.1.3 | Slot Insulation | stator-insulation | 1× | 4 | · | part |
| 3.2 | Rotor Assembly 4 parts | rotor-assembly | 1× | 4 | 19 | assembly |
| 3.2.1 | Rotor Shaft | rotor-shaft | 1× | 4 | · | part |
| 3.2.2 | Rotor Core | rotor-core | 1× | 4 | · | part |
| 3.2.3 | Neodymium Magnet | neodymium-magnet | 16× | 64 | · | part |
| 3.2.4 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 1× | 4 | · | part |
| 3.3 | Encoder | encoder | 1× | 4 | · | part |
| 3.4 | Motor Housing | motor-housing | 1× | 4 | · | part |
| 4 | Yaw Brake Caliper | wind-turbine-nacelle-yaw-brake | 6× | 6 | · | part |
| 5 | Yaw Sliding Pad | wind-turbine-nacelle-yaw-pad | 12× | 12 | · | part |
| 6 | Fastener Set | fastener-set | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the yaw system is used
2 products across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$100. How estimates work| Vendor | HQ | Specialty | MOQ | Lead time |
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |