The blades on wind turbines, and to some extent nacelles, are now made of composites, often fiberglass reinforced plastics (FRP) and in some cases carbon fibers. When these components come out of a mold, they require a little grinding and milling that put dust and debris into a plant’s air. Although workers wear respirators, some…
Four strategies to refocus a company
New CEO unveils three-year plan to pursue new wind markets and expand product lines to fuel growth. Southwest Windpower, Flagstaff, Ariz., developer of the Skystream and Whisper turbines intended for homes and small farms, has a new CEO in Dixon Thayer. The former senior executive of Ford Motor Company and Kimberly Clark says he knows…
Less maintenance for new wind turbine
Siemans Energy announced today the new SWT-3.0.101 with a rated power of 3 megawatts (MW) offers innovation through a new direct drive concept introducing a permanent magnet generator. With half the parts of a conventional geared wind turbine, and much less than half the number of moving parts, the new wind turbine will require less…
Bronto Skylift unveils 90m aerial platform
The 90m working height Bronto S-90 HLA is able to drive directly to a turbine and, in a matter of minutes, be fully operational. These capabilities result in faster, safer and more accurate inspection and maintenance of turbine exteriors and blades at a lower cost than other methods currently in use. The Bronto S-90 HLA…
Sandvik Coromant CoroDrill 880 offers increased productivity to Wind Manufacturers
Sandvik Coromant’s CoroDrill 880 represents a breakthrough in the U-drill evolution that allows substantially improved productivity in holemaking. The CoroDrill 880 offers cost savings potential to wind manufacturers due to the large number of short-hole drilling required in components like connector rings, hubs and rotor blades. The CoroDrill 880 integrates step technology that provides outstanding…
Alignment Supplies Inc. Easy-Laser Alignment System
Greg Knitz, President of Alignment Supplies, Inc., recently announced their Easy-Laser product-the E710. The E710 continues on the development path of the operation, crisp, color graphics and Endurio Power Management for infinite operating time. The Laser Shaft Alignment market is moving towards next-generation systems. The features like wireless operation and color screens have become common…