Wheelabrator Group powers output increase in renewable energy
A leading manufacturer of wind turbine gears is enjoying a 60 percent increase in output thanks to Wheelabrator Group.
Due to expansion, the Finnish based manufacturer required additional machinery to treat turbine components and keep up with growing business demands.
Having purchased a rotary table wheelblast machine from Wheelabrator in 2002 to clean turbine gearboxes and systems, they contacted the company immediately when it needed additional machinery to expand its production line and take advantage of the potential business benefits.
During manufacture, the turbine gearboxes and systems pick up scale through a heat treatment process. The rotary table wheelblast machines are used to remove media from components up to two metres in diameter and length. Once treated and cleaned the gears form part of a wind turbine, allowing it to change direction with the wind.
Due to its suitability in cleaning large, heavy and awkward to handle components, a table type wheel blast machine was the ideal solution. Easy access to the machine allows the parts to be loaded onto the table within the blast chamber with minimal effort. The table then rotates under the blast stream from one or two blast wheels allowing maximum exposure and a high production efficiency.
Chris Beaumont, Scandinavian Regional Manager at Wheelabrator Group said: “Our longstanding relationship with such a major player in the wind energy market is a testament to the quality and effectiveness of Wheelabrator’s designs and processes. The two new machines will see output increased by 60 percent and fully support the company’s expansion plans, with strong demand in the wind energy market.”
For product enquiries or to arrange a visit to Wheelabrator Group’s Surface Technology Centre, please contact: Brian Rodgers, sales manager, Wheelabrator Group, on 0161 928 6388 or uk-info@wheelabratorgroup.co.uk.
For further media information, please contact Kirsty Mellor, marketing manager, Wheelabrator Group, on 0161 928 6388 (kirsty.mellor@wheelabratorgroup.co.uk) or Carly Pattison / Kelly Gough, Ptarmigan Consultants, on 0113 242 1155.
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