Availon, a wind turbine maintenance company for many turbine brands, says it signed a new full service contract for three wind farms in Germany with NIBC European Infrastructure Fund (NEIF). The projects were built with 19 Vestas, V80 2.0-MW wind turbines, with a total installed capacity of 38 MW. The farms will be maintained by Availon…
O&M firm certified by gearbox manufacturer
An independent service provider to the North American wind industry says it is now a certified Authorized Service Provider (ASP) for Winergy Drive Systems Corp., USA. Winergy offers a range of components for the wind turbine drive train including gearboxes, couplings, and generators. To gain ASP Certfication, a team of Availon’s engineers and technicians attended…
Longer lasting pitch battery boasts 9 Ah versus standard 7.2 Ah
A new longer lasting pitch drive battery pack boasts higher amp hours: 9 Ah vs the standard 7.2 Ah, is now available. The company says substantial discounts are available when ordered in bulk. Split shipments and blanket purchase orders are also accepted, and orders are ready to ship in two working days. Availon North America…
Upgraded line reactor improves turbine performance and availability
When a wind turbine operates at full capacity, deficiencies of the standard line reactor often lead to its failure from overheating. It causes resin to seep out between windings followed by a large short circuit in the power-converter cabinet. As a result, the line reactor no longer minimizes high frequency harmonics on the grid, improves…
Graphite tech company selects new NA distributor
A wind turbine service company North American industry, Availon Inc, says it has been named a distributor for Schunk Graphite Technology LLC (SGT). Availon will now offer customers products from Schunk including brush holders, carbon brushes, slip rings, and other components critical for reliable operation and higher availability of wind turbines. “Availon and Schunk have…
Service firm now offers supply and support for parts from ABB
A provider of parts and services to the wind-power industry in North America says it will offer service, support and supply of low and medium voltage electrical parts and components from ABB – a global manufacturer of power and automation technologies. The Parts Management Program will be administered from Availon’s warehousing facility in Grimes, Iowa.…
60 months between gear oil changes? Yes, says recent filter
Oil quality is a decisive factor for the service life of a gearbox. In addition to the type of lubricants used, (e.g. synthetic oil with improved lubricating properties to extend service life) a recent upgrade increases potential to optimize oil quality and extend service life. Gearbox wear is determined by operating conditions and stresses exerted…
SSB Service becomes Availon
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 promise of availability demands that we are always poised for response. That means…