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LINAK: Taking Wind to New Heights

The demand for sustainable energy is growing rapidly and so is the pressure on the industry. The market wants more for less, creating an increased need for reliability and cost efficiency. In cooperation with the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturers, LINAK has developed solutions that can lead the wind industry to new and more effective levels.

Natural energy sources are in higher demand than ever. Moreover, wind turbines have proven to be the most efficient and reliable providers of sustainable energy to a growing and demanding market. Great reliability, low maintenance and low cost are crucial factors to succeed in difficult times. LINAK has spent the past 15 years investigating the wind turbine industry and developing unique solutions.

By working closely with several of the market leaders, LINAK knows every detail in the design and build of modern wind turbines. Together they have developed electric actuator systems that have multiple advantages compared to their hydraulic predecessors.

Wind turbines are mostly located in rural, hard-to-reach areas – or even offshore. Placed in the middle of the sea, reliability and ease of maintenance are crucial parameters to keep cost down and efficiency up. The well-proven reliability and long maintenance-free lifetime of LINAK actuators even under extremely rough conditions make them particularly well-suited for wind turbines.

LINAK knows the market, and LINAK understands the opportunities wind turbine manufacturers have when they use LINAK solutions for their turbines. LINAK actuators have been thoroughly tested to meet and exceed all required standards. No matter how harsh the environment – the actuator will pull through. And, with subsidiaries all over the world, LINAK support is always just a phone call away.

Access hatch
Hatches that are opened electrically provide fitters and technicians with easier access. At the same time, it can be a safety precaution to avoid unintended access.

 

Natural ventilation/cooling
LINAK’s actuator solution ensures natural ventilation of the nacelle to keep the usage of the costly air cooling system at a minimum. By means of sensors, the hatches will be closed if it snows or rains. A variety of feedback systems can be mounted on the actuator to make sure that the Wind Turbine control systems know whether the systems are on or off.

Rotor lock
The actuator solution is very powerful, and therefore very suitable for rotor lock applications. The service technicians can lock the rotor electrically.
 

 

Brake
They ensure a good and stable breaking of the wind turbine. Signal transmitters can provide feedback as to whether or not the brake is activated.

 

Service hatch
Hatches that are opened electrically provide fitters and technicians with easier access. At the same time, it can be a safety precaution to avoid unintended access.

 

For further information, please visit the wind automation website.