In the spotlight: wind energy

Introduction to wind
There has been a tremendous growth in the use of wind energy in Europe, which has a strong environmental and economic security policy framework to support wind energy. Rapid technical developments, gear design innovations and ongoing increase of power capacity characterize this booming market. The global wind industry is responding fast to the increasing need for wind energy development. Worlwide companies are investing in wind power, being convinced of the benefits that wind energy can bring, e.g. clean energy production and less dependence of fossil energy sources.
AWEA Wind Energy Fact Sheets: Wind Power Today (pdf)

Gearbox services
Inspite this ongoing growth, there are still many questions with regard to increasing wind turbine reliability and minimising downtime. Because of intensive usage, damage to vital gearbox components and wear of bearings are main concerns of wind park owners. Stork Gears & Services is increasingly of service to clients from the wind energy sector with the repair and modification of wind turbines worldwide. Our highly skilled engineers have an extensive knowledge of specific windturbine problems. Onsite windturbine inspections and repair of gearbox components are part of our daily operation. Our customers appreciate our short delivery times and quality and thoroughness of our reports and analysis.
We are member of The European Wind Energy Association

Our daily operation	Typical gearbox problems	Our inhouse facilities
End of Warranty inspections	Micro pitting, progressive pitting	Everest XLG3 Videoscope
Gearbox repair & modification	Stand still marks, fine pitting	Gleason grinding machine
Preventive maintenance	Bearing and gear damage	CSI portable spectrum
Wear protection	Planetary gear damage	Bently Nevada analysers
Oil flushing	Pitting in line...	Laserclad equipment
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