The AI Power Rush: Gas Turbine Orders Backlogged to 2031, and the Critical Role of Deep Groove Ball Bearings
Jul 17, 2026
Key Takeaways for Quick Reading:
• The AI Boom meets Power Generation: Major tech giants are building independent gas power stations to fuel their AI data centres, driving gas turbine prices up by 300% and pushing order backlogs to 2031.
• The Turbine's Hidden Core: Gas turbines rely heavily on precision Deep Groove Ball Bearings (DGBBs) for critical sub-systems, including accessory gearboxes, bleed valves, and starter motors.
• Essential Bearing Models: High-speed, high-temperature DGBB models such as the 6205, 6206, 6207, and 6306 series, alongside Hybrid Ceramic and bespoke dimension bearings, are mandatory for gas turbine reliability.
• Welink Bearing's Solution: As an integrated R&D and manufacturing leader, Welink Bearing is uniquely positioned to supp...