Bonfiglioli fosters initiatives for sustainable energy use and for the better use of renewable energy sources. The ongoing worldwide process to improve electric motor efficiency is top priority for the company, and as a leading firm in the renewable energy business, it is dedicated to making this transition for all its customers. The BX/MX motors…
Bonfiglioli Group app for tablets and smartphones now available
The Bonfiglioli Group is confirming its interest in the latest digital communication technologies and its commitment to close customer relations by launching a new, dedicated app for tablets and smartphones. The Bonfiglioli Corporate App, which can be downloaded free of charge from Apple Store and Google Play, provides users with a useful and interesting range…
Mini wind turbines
Mini wind turbines vary in size and power, delivering between 5 and 200 kW. They are well-suited for small, mountain or island communities, or small plants running off low voltage lines. Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A. partners with manufacturers of mini wind plants for weak wind, high turbulence conditions. The company developed electronics for the energy conversion…
How much does a wind turbine earn? When will it pay for itself? Let’s calculate profit and break-even points
(2018 Editor’s note: The sudden interest in this article led to a review that uncovered a couple errors and hence their corrections. In that effort, we have learned that the article provides one way among several to get a handle on the cost of producing power by wind-turned generators, and a few other related costs. We…
Yaw and pitch drives for wind turbines
Series 700T slew drives from Bonfiglioli USA, Hebron, Kentucky, come in 13 sizes with output as high as 70,000 Nm thanks to planetary gearing with up to three stages. Output shaft with integral pinion rides on wide-span, high-load bearings. A robust housing features low or raised mounting flange. Inputs are available for electric and hydraulic…