Hydraulics

Enerpac, an international producer of high-pressure hydraulics, introduces its new electric tensioning pump. The ZUTP1500-S Series with a pendant-operated solenoid valve is ideal for multiple bolt tensioning applications and allows for single-person operation. The operator can pressurize and retract the tensioner directly from the pendant. The pump achieves high-pressure without the need for an intensifier.…

LiftWerx announced that it has partnered with Siemens Gamesa to develop what’s currently the world’s highest capacity, uptower lifting device. Rated at a lifting capacity of 75 tonnes, the RotorHook is designed to lower and lift a fully assembled wind-turbine rotor and main shaft. The device will eliminate the need to use a large conventional crane,…

The global expansion of wind-power facilities is proceeding unabated. Based on figures from Global Wind Energy Council, nearly 487 GW of output from wind energy were in place at the end of 2016. At the start of the decade, the installed output wasn’t even half that amount. It is not just the number of facilities that…

Parker Hannifin, a provider of motion and control solutions, will be showcasing its KleenVent Coolant Evaporation Inhibitor solution (KV-CEI) at the upcoming WINDPOWER 2017, in Anaheim, CA May 23 to 25. (Visit Booth #2886) The product is targeted at owners of 1.5-MW wind turbines that use an open-loop, water-glycol based IGBT cooling system. Warm atmospheric temperatures lead…

Bladt Industries has awarded a major contract to Manchester company Granada Material Handling to design, manufacture, deliver, and commission 30 davit crane units for the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Ltd (BOWL) project, one of the largest private investments ever made in Scottish infrastructure. The Granada Python crane units has been specifically designed for Beatrice and the…

PSI Repair Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries and independent service provider (ISP) to the wind energy industry, will highlight its wide range of engineering services at WINDPOWER 2016 Conference & Exhibition. PSI’s engineering services include custom tests, product upgrades, remanufacturing services, and new product manufacturing services. The custom test program leverages the…

Parker Hannifin Corporation, a developer of motion and control technologies, has enhanced their tube fittings and adapters with ToughShield (TS1000) plating, which keeps fitting rust free up to 1,000 hours, according to ASTM B117 neutral salt spray tests. The superior coating is the result of years of investment in metallurgical and surface analysis capabilities. “The…

The muscle that pitches wind-turbine blades can come from either a hydraulic or electric device on most turbines rated at and below 2.5 MW. But for turbines over 3 MW, the job of pitching blades more often falls to hydraulics. And hydraulics can handle more. “Hydraulics in wind turbines usually refers to the assemblies for…

Where are bearings used in a wind turbine? Although bearings are used many places throughout a nacelle, such as in the yaw and pitch bearings and on the generators, those on main shafts and gearboxes are most problematic. In main-shaft bearings, modular wind-turbine designs commonly use spherical-roller bearings (SRB) units that are more than 1m…

Lubricant specialist, Evonik, was at the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition last week, addressing wind turbine gear oil equipment challenges with Formulation 8175, a synthetic wind turbine gear oil. “Evonik’s Formulation 8175 addresses many needs in the wind turbine market including durability, energy efficiency, and extended service life,” shared Aidan…

Shermco Industries is an independent provider of safe and reliable acceptance testing, commissioning, maintenance, and repair and re-manufacturing of electrical equipment and power distribution systems. The company recently announced its new offering of a free insulating oil sampling kit. The analysis kit includes all the components needed for easily drawing and shipping an oil sample.…

SKF announced the introduction of the TKSA 31 shaft-alignment tool for easy laser alignment at an entry-level price. Developed for rotating machines in industrial applications, the instrument helps customers identify and correct shaft mis-alignments to improve equipment uptime and reliability, and lower maintenance costs. The TKSA 31 and previously announced TKSA 41 are sharing the…

Klüber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, will showcase its synthetic, high-performance gear oil and heavy-duty grease for wind turbine components at WINDPOWER 2015. The annual conference and exhibition will be held May 18–21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Representatives from Klüber Lubrication will be available to discuss the company’s…

In addition to its own comprehensive line of hydraulic filters, STAUFF also offers a complete range of replacement elements for most makes and models of filters worldwide. More than 10,000 different STAUFF elements are available online for the interchange market. Users can also get STAUFF quality and reliability even if they do not have STAUFF filters. While designed…

Scanwill Fluid Power has launched a new series of MP-2000 XP pressure solutions that are designed with an additional side outlet port, so that the oil from the high-pressure side is returned directly to tank. This ensures the intensifier and the cylinder are always supplied with cool and filtrated oil. The MP-2000 XP series is…

By one estimate, 80% of all breakdowns in lubricated machines are related to pollutants in the oil. Even in small amounts, contaminants can increase operating costs associated with maintenance, downtime, or equipment replacements. Enough particles measuring only 1-μm in size (invisible to the human eye) can knock out a 20-ton gearbox. The solution: rigorous particle…

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) and the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) invite industry and academic researchers to submit an extended abstract of their work for consideration as a presentation at the 2015 Fluid Power Innovation & Research Conference (FPIRC 2015), which will be held October 14-16, 2015, at the Radisson…

XEnviroLogic 132 hydraulic fluid is ISO 32 grade hydraulic oil for use in general purpose hydraulic systems, including windpower applications. The lubricant has long proven the performance and safety benefits of a bio-based, readily biodegradable oil versus the conventional petroleum-based hydraulic fluids used the hydraulic pitch control mechanisms of wind turbines. By providing long lasting…

Nearly 300 product additions, shorter lead times, and a GoTo Products app covering North America highlight Fall enhancements to Rexroth’s fast delivery program. 2014 also marks the GoTo Program’s 5th anniversary. Bosch Rexroth’s GoTo Focused Delivery Program, originally launched in the U.S. in 2009, is celebrating its 5th year of providing fast deliveries of the…