Robots lend a helping hand

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Excerpt: Helical robotics presents the HR-1000LL mobile robotic platform. The HR-1000 Series represents a revolution in robotic platform design, versatility, and application. Through the use of a Mecanum wheel drive system and the application of magnetic force, Helical Robotics has produced a mobile platform …

Polyurethane adhesive speeds wind blade assemblies

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Excerpt: Henkel has introduced a new high-performance polyurethane adhesive that prevents crack propagation on wind blades and delivers excellent long-term structural integrity on turbine assemblies. The first ever Germanischer Lloyd (GL)-approved polyurethane adhesive, Macroplast UK 1340 cures rapidly a …

New ideas in medium-voltage circuit breakers

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Excerpt: By: James J. Benke, Engineering Manager at Eaton Corp.  Renewable energy sources will help meet the challenge of electrical energy consumption which is projected to double in the next 20 years. Wind power, a critical part of the solution, is one of the fastest growing sectors of the global power …

Gearbox rebuilder selects Wisconsin

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Excerpt: Three power transmission and wind energy veterans have banded together to create Gearbox Express, an independent business focusing on the repair and remanufacturing of wind-turbine gearboxes. Founding partners Bruce Neumiller, CEO, Brian Hastings, CFO, and Brian Halverson, COO, have a combined 4 …

Silicon terminations for 15 to 35kV cables

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Excerpt:   Elastimold Ranger2 indoor Shrink-Fit Terminations provide easy-to-install, economical devices for medium voltage, TRXLP, and EPR cables in interior and exterior applications. The Ranger2 Shrink-Fit Terminations come in 15kV indoor design, and 15, 28 and 35kV outdoor designs for 2 AWG t …

Detecting generator defects

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Excerpt: Most of the recent end-of-warranty inspections in the US market seem focused on gearbox health. This is rightfully so because the component has a rather high failure rate and associated costs. But what about the generator? How do you inspect the generator which is also a high-ticket item to repa …

Composite manufacturer earns ISO 9001:2008 certification

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Excerpt: Eagle Registrations Inc., a third-party certification body that audits businesses to meet international standards, has certified Composites One LLC in Monessen, Pennsylvania, to the ISO9001:2008 with AS9120:2009 Rev A Standard. The assessment was conducted in accordance with requirements of AS90 …

RFID tags speed component leak testing

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Excerpt: Manufacturers of leak proof components can use RFID tags for part identification and information tracking. The electronic label system with standard and custom components os tailored to application requirements. Custom elements of Uson RFID tags streamline parts processing and help manage test d …

Consultancy to serve on 2.1 GW Wyoming wind farm

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Excerpt:   A renewable-energy consultancy, Natural Power, has been selected to provide Owner’s Engineering services during the resource assessment and project design stages of a 2.1 GW wind farm in southeastern Wyoming, being developed by Pathfinder Renewable Wind Energy (Pathfinder). Natural P …

Turbine OEM prefers this synthetic lubricant

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Excerpt: Turbine OEM Siemens Wind Power has signed a purchase agreement with lubricant manufacturer  Castrol Industrial  for its gear oil, Castrol Optigear Synthetic X 320. Castrol Industrial says it will be the exclusive supplier of gearbox lubricants for the OEM. The lubricant company says it also  …