SSB Service becomes Availon

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Excerpt: The former SSB Service Inc. is now Availon Inc. following changes in the parent company, Availon GmbH. The new name derives itself from “Availability” and “On,” reflecting the company’s commitment to being available for its customers and keeping their turbines available. “Our prom …

The case for a new design of a vertical-axis wind turbine

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Excerpt: The wind power market has been dominated by large horizontal wind turbines that compromise the ability of many companies to take advantage of wind power at their buildings or plants. This is due to the economics of horizontal wind turbines that favor large units and current technology dynamics. …

Lightning counter tracks wind turbine strikes

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Excerpt: The LEC-IVR Lightning Event Counter registers and records the number of strikes handled by a lightning down conductor. Based on the previous LEC-IV technology, the LEC-IVR features an output that allows for remote monitoring of lightning strikes to wind turbine blades and nacelles. The lightning eve …

Plating protects fittings against corrosion

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Excerpt: A proprietary plating gives hydraulic fittings protection against red rust. This helps users avoid the cost of corrosion which is calculated in terms of possible leak points and replacement fittings, along with potential lost sales stemming Parker TFD fittings and those from five major competito …

3M and rope partner launch study on effects of turbine blade erosion on output

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Excerpt: 3M and Rope Partner have teamed up to conduct an in-field study on the effects of leading edge wind turbine blade damage. The yearlong study aims to measure the reduction in overall wind turbine output due to leading edge erosion. As turbine blades rotate, reaching speeds of 180 miles per hour at t …

Dow lubricant brochure for wind turbine gearboxes

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Excerpt: The Dow UCON™ GL-320 lubricant was developed for wind turbines, though it can also be used for other types of gearboxes. Turbines can shut down in cold weather because of filter failures resulting from high lubricant viscosity. UCON™ GL-320 has a higher viscosity index to address this issue w …

UL 508 approved pin and sleeve switch outlets

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Excerpt: Ulysee (thermoset) and Alupres (aluminum) switch outlets provide on-off power control and are rated for direct switching of motor and other highly inductive electrical loads. The outlets feature mechanical interlock that allows electrical operation only when a mating plug is inserted. This preven …

Aluminum tube fittings are 65% lighter than steel

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Excerpt: SAE aluminum tube fittings are approximately 65% lighter than equivalent steel and stainless steel fittings. The lifhter fittings help save fuel, freight and shipping costs. The cost of converting a system from steel or stainless steel is also minimal, since no component redesign is necessay. The fi …

12,000 single-model wind turbines define the sweet spot

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Excerpt: The proverbial sweet spot is that location or design in which everything works almost better than expected. GE Energy found a sweet spot in the wind market with its 1.5 MW turbine. Over 12,000 of the 1.5 MW designs are in operation in 19 countries, says the company. The design has chalked up over 17 …

Reid Supply adds Dickies Workwear Online

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Excerpt: Muskegon, MI – Reid Supply Company added the Dickies family clothing line as well as more safety products to its online offerings at ReidSupply.com. Dickies has made a wide array of work apparel since 1922 and is well known for their high quality and low cost. ReidSupply.com offers an extensi …