Where wind meets steel
We are the steel. Wind turbines are becoming increasingly powerful and technically sophisticated. As the size of turbines grows, so do the stresses on their components.
Drive and gearbox components transmit the mechanical energy generated by the rotor through the turbine system and are subjected to continuous dynamic loads involving high torsional, rotational and bending forces as well as cyclic stresses.
At the same time, critical bolted joints, from the anchor system to the rotor blade fastenings, hold the turbine structure together. They require high tensile strength and excellent fatigue strength while maintaining their mechanical properties throughout the turbine's life cycle. Offshore applications add further requirements related to corrosion resistance.
