The wind industry is interested in composites because it allows manufacturing large yet light structures such as the nacelle housing and long blades. Demand in the U.S. composites market is expected to grow at 6.6% annually, reaching $10.3 billion by 2019. “High-performance composites consist of carbon, Kevlar, or glass fibers impregnated with a resin and…
Mixhead allows rebuilding it onsite
The Graco EP Pour Gun, is for open pour applications and closed-mold injection. The applicator features an updated mix head that lets users rebuild the mixing head on site instead of sending it back to the manufacturer. Manufacturers won’t have a second mixhead in reserve, which will lower capital outlay and rebuild costs. The pour…
Mixer and Dispenser for Turbine Blade Manufacturing
The DC12 High-Volume Metering System is intended for dispensing large amounts of adhesive and tooling paste. The equipment, from Graco Inc, Minneapolis, is ideal for applications in the wind-energy market. “This unit also marks the beginning of a more high-volume metering systems in the wind-energy market,” says company’s manager of advanced fluid dispensing Doug Brady.…
Software and Hardware for Managing Lubricants
The Matrix Wireless Fluid Management System tracks, monitors, and reports the lubricating oil and fluids used in manufacturing and service applications. Components from Graco Inc., Minneapolis, include dispense meters, Tank Level Monitors (TLM), Transceivers, Pump Air Controls (PAC), and operating software. Matrix uses wireless technology to initiate dispense orders and monitor tank-level information by the…
Low Volume Flow Meters from Graco
The recent SDM15 and SDP15 flow meters feature high flow rates (14.0 gpm, 53.0 lpm) for fast dispense times. The series, from Graco Inc., Minneapolis, also includes the SDM5 and SDP5 meters for lower flow rate tasks, up to 5.0 gpm (18.9 lpm). The series includes preset models, some with the capability to program up…
Graco helps provide the right lubrication to the right bearing
A wide range of automatic lubrication products protect wind turbines while they operate. Accurate, reliable, and adjustable lubrication for each lube point keeps critical machinery in the nacelle running at peak performance for increased productivity, lower maintenance costs, and more efficient lubrication where and when it’s needed. Recent products from Graco Inc., Minneapolis, include several…