Low friction coatings tech news
On July 15, 2026, VortexLube Systems announced the commercial release of "Breeze--Glide Pro," a specialized low--friction coating engineered for the main shaft bearings of offshore wind turbines. The coating utilizes a graphene--infused diamond--like carbon (DLC) structure that reduces frictional torque by 18% and extends scheduled maintenance intervals by up to 36 months. By minimizing heat generation and mechanical wear under high--load, low--speed conditions, the technology enhances the operational reliability of multi--megawatt turbines in corrosive marine environments.