--- title: Orkot® Pricing for Your Hydropower Plant | CRC Distribution description: Learn about all the cost factors that affect Orkot® pricing in a scope of work and see how the savings justify choosing Orkot® for your hydropower plant. image: https://resources.crconline.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_420797256-1-1.jpeg --- Follow Us Call us [(888) 698-1978](tel:1-888-698-1978) - [Sign In or Create an Account](https://www.crconline.com/secondary/login) [![](https://resources.crconline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_CRC_Co-Branding_black_CMYK.png?width=3200&height=1153&name=Logo_CRC_Co-Branding_black_CMYK.png)](https://www.crconline.com/) - [Home](https://www.crconline.com/) - [Products](https://www.crconline.com/catsearch/1/root) - [Braided Packing](https://www.crconline.com/catsearch/188/braided-packing) - [Accessories](https://www.crconline.com/catsearch/88/accessories) - [Cylinder Components](https://www.crconline.com/catsearch/12/cylinder-components) - [Round Bar](https://www.crconline.com/catsearch/9/round-bar) - [Seals](https://www.crconline.com/catsearch/15/seals) - [Seal Kits](https://www.crconline.com/catsearch/82/seal-kits) - [Tube](https://www.crconline.com/catsearch/10/tube) - [Services](https://www.crconline.com/services/services-overview) - [Custom Machine Seals](https://www.crconline.com/services/custom-seals) - [Metal Sourcing](https://www.crconline.com/services/metal-sourcing) - [OEM Services](https://www.crconline.com/services/oem) - [Orkot Hydro Bearings](https://www.crconline.com/hydropower/orkot) - [Orkot Marine Bearings](https://www.crconline.com/services/orkot-marine-bearings) - [Rubber Gate Seals](https://www.crconline.com/hydropower/dam-gate-seals) - [Resources](https://www.crconline.com/#) - [APP Download](https://www.crconline.com/resources/crc-distribution-app) - [ISO 9001:2015](https://www.crconline.com/resources/iso) - [Video Library](https://www.crconline.com/resources/video-library) - [Why Orkot](https://www.crconline.com/hydropower/hydroelectric-power-plants-orkot) - [About](https://www.crconline.com/resources/about) - [Request a Quote](https://www.crconline.com/forms/rfq) - [FAQs](https://www.crconline.com/faq/faq) - [Shipping Info](https://www.crconline.com/resources/shipping-info) - [My Account](https://www.crconline.com/myaccount/myaccount) - [Blog](https://resources.crconline.com) - [Home](https://www.crconline.com/) - [Products](https://www.crconline.com/catsearch/1/root) - [Braided Packing](https://www.crconline.com/catsearch/188/braided-packing) - [Accessories](https://www.crconline.com/catsearch/88/accessories) - [Cylinder Components](https://www.crconline.com/catsearch/12/cylinder-components) - [Round Bar](https://www.crconline.com/catsearch/9/round-bar) - [Seals](https://www.crconline.com/catsearch/15/seals) - [Seal Kits](https://www.crconline.com/catsearch/82/seal-kits) - [Tube](https://www.crconline.com/catsearch/10/tube) - [Services](https://www.crconline.com/services/services-overview) - [Custom Machine Seals](https://www.crconline.com/services/custom-seals) - [Metal Sourcing](https://www.crconline.com/services/metal-sourcing) - [OEM Services](https://www.crconline.com/services/oem) - [Orkot Hydro Bearings](https://www.crconline.com/hydropower/orkot) - [Orkot Marine Bearings](https://www.crconline.com/services/orkot-marine-bearings) - [Rubber Gate Seals](https://www.crconline.com/hydropower/dam-gate-seals) - [Resources](https://www.crconline.com/#) - [APP Download](https://www.crconline.com/resources/crc-distribution-app) - [ISO 9001:2015](https://www.crconline.com/resources/iso) - [Video Library](https://www.crconline.com/resources/video-library) - [Why Orkot](https://www.crconline.com/hydropower/hydroelectric-power-plants-orkot) - [About](https://www.crconline.com/resources/about) - [Request a Quote](https://www.crconline.com/forms/rfq) - [FAQs](https://www.crconline.com/faq/faq) - [Shipping Info](https://www.crconline.com/resources/shipping-info) - [My Account](https://www.crconline.com/myaccount/myaccount) - [Blog](https://resources.crconline.com) --- - [Sign In or Create an Account](https://www.crconline.com/secondary/login) [orkot](https://resources.crconline.com/tag/orkot), [hydro bearings](https://resources.crconline.com/tag/hydro-bearings), [hydropower](https://resources.crconline.com/tag/hydropower) # Orkot® Pricing for Your Hydropower Plant ![\Orkot® Pricing for Your Hydropower Plant\](https://resources.crconline.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_420797256-1-1.jpeg) 3 MIN. | By CRC Distribution in Oct 4, 2022 The existing hydropower fleet in the US is aging, with the majority of hydropower plants now [more than 50 years old](https://www.energy.gov/eere/water/fleet-modernization-maintenance-and-cybersecurity). Maintenance is imperative to keep these hydro facilities operating efficiently and producing power long into the future.  Although greased bronze bearings were the industry standard, there are a [few reasons why switching to Orkot®](https://resources.crconline.com/hydroelectric-power-plants-stop-using-greased-bearings) is more beneficial. Although CRC Distribution is not a low-cost provider, upgrading to Orkot® offers valuable performance, maintenance, and engineering savings. Learn about all the cost factors that affect Orkot® pricing in a scope of work and see how the savings justify choosing Orkot® for your hydropower plant.   ## Orkot® Pricing Elements Orkot® is not an off-the-shelf product. Each piece is machined according to specific scopes of work which vary greatly. Because of this, there are no general pricing estimates. There are, however, common elements that impact overall pricing.    ### Hydropower Equipment Focus Are you considering a turbine overhaul? Is it just the generator or flood gate that needs attention? Turbines sometimes only require wicket gate bushings, while others may need a link pin, servomotor, wicket gate, vertical/horizontal/axial wear pads, thrust washer, and/or eccentric pin bushings.    ### **Hydropower Equipment Size** The amount of Orkot® necessary to machine a finished product depends on the equipment size. For example, a 65MW turbine's bearings are smaller than those for a 250MW turbine, which affects pricing. That’s why [we offer quotes](https://www.crconline.com/forms/Services) tailored to your specific needs for accuracy.   ### **Hydropower Equipment Quantity** The volume of Orkot® products you need may unlock bulk cost savings. You can ask your account representative where the next break is to see if you can reach it. Also, consider whether you need spares on site, which adds to the total.   ### **Unfinished vs Finished Orkot® Products** The party responsible for machining Orkot® parts absorbs some of the costs. Your project may require machining parts onsite, which transfers responsibility away from the provider.   ## Orkot® Cost Savings It’s not enough to just look at the cost of the tangible Orkot® pieces you need when deciding to upgrade. Consider these long-term performance and engineering savings that also affect your bottom line.   ### **Reducing Downtime Costs** Hydropower turbines are expected to generate and sell kilowatts 24/7. When the turbines are down, the cost of lost revenue can be steep. The primary point that matters most regarding a hydroelectric asset is extreme reliability. Orkot® withstands abrasives extremely well, which increases bearing life and reduces downtime, thus reducing lost revenue.   ### **Reducing Maintenance Costs** Greased bronze bearings must be maintained consistently, equating to man-hours to perform the greasing, hours of downtime for maintenance, and purchasing the grease itself. None of these apply when using Orkot® since it’s self-lubricating. There’s no service interruption, and your team is free to dedicate their time to other activities.   ### **Reducing Engineering and Testing Costs** Hydropower plants can save time, money, and energy by using [Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (TSS)](https://www.trelleborg.com/en/seals) to validate material suitability rather than using their own engineering resources. Trelleborg offers unparalleled engineering capabilities that none can match. Switching to Orkot® opens your project to these advantages designed to reduce costs in engineering and testing: - Orkot® engineers run calculations before the project begins, based on the loads and speeds provided by the client. This ensures the material is suitable for the purpose for which it's intended well in advance of the project's start date. - When requested, Trelleborg's engineers can run its proprietary service life program to give the client an accurate indication of the service life of an Orkot® product up to 25-30 years in the future. All Trelleborg needs are the estimated load, speeds, and cycling times. - Few industries can match the Orkot® industry-specific data, experience, and databases of over 35 years of empirical data to fall back on. All of these factors add up to a higher return on investment by choosing Orkot®.   ### **Reducing Energy Costs** Since Orkot® offers such an exceptionally low coefficient of friction at 0.05, the amount of energy the turbine expends to operate is less than with other types of materials. The same amount of power is generated but with a fraction of the effort.   ### **Reducing Accident Costs** Slips, trips, and falls are the most common worksite accidents. Without grease on site, mishaps are kept to a minimum and your team is safer. Your facility also avoids the paperwork, stress, and legalities of being down a person.   ### **Reducing Environmental Fines** Hydropower plants are responsible for operating safely within their surrounding environment and minimizing the impact on neighboring ecosystems. The government regulates this impact by enacting policies while other organizations, such as non-profit [Columbia Riverkeeper](https://www.columbiariverkeeper.org/our-work/stopping-pollution/oil-leaks-dams), keep a close watch to ensure compliance. Without the need for grease, Orkot® reduces the risk of encountering any fines associated with excessive grease or oil leakage.   ## **You Get What You Pay For** Projects will frequently call for "Orkot® or equivalent," demonstrating that it is the highest standard in the hydropower industry. Just see its superior performance to greased bronze bearings on a [300MW turbine over a two-year test](https://resources.crconline.com/orkot-txmm-vs-greased-bronze-bearing). Performance, longevity, and reliability are necessities for mission-critical facilities like hydroelectric plants and dams, which is why upfront cost shouldn’t be a deterrent. Get a [free custom quote](https://www.crconline.com/forms/Services) based on your scope of work by contacting our team! ## Related posts [![Orkot® wicket gate bearing](https://resources.crconline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/orkot-wicket-gate-guide-vane.png?width=352&name=orkot-wicket-gate-guide-vane.png)](https://resources.crconline.com/orkot-txmm-vs-greased-bronze-bearing) #### [Orkot® TXMM vs Greased Bronze Bearing: 300MW Pump Turbine](https://resources.crconline.com/orkot-txmm-vs-greased-bronze-bearing) Electrical power is critical to maintaining today’s way of life around the globe. An essential element of the US electrical grid is hydroelectric... [Read more »](https://resources.crconline.com/orkot-txmm-vs-greased-bronze-bearing) [![Inspecting hydropower plant](https://resources.crconline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_492481941-1-1.jpeg?width=352&name=AdobeStock_492481941-1-1.jpeg)](https://resources.crconline.com/orkot-trunnion-bearing-friction-analysis) #### [Orkot® Trunnion Bearing Friction Analysis](https://resources.crconline.com/orkot-trunnion-bearing-friction-analysis) Most of the hydroelectric power plants currently operating in the United States are over 50 years old. They need to be modernized, refurbished, and... 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