Wind Power Applications

Technology of the Future, Available Today! 
 

Rotalec has solutions to address many of the difficulties associated with Wind Power Generation by integrating world-class products from our global network of manufacturers in the areas of power distribution, monitoring and control.

With proven applications in other very challenging Canadian environments: oil platforms in Canada’s Prairies; steel mills in Ontario; and mining operations in Québec; Rotalec has the cost-efficient solutions for power and control of your most critical applications. Wind Power solutions offered by Rotalec include:

 

IEC encoderIndustrial Encoder Corporation 
 

Industrial Encoder Corporation’s robust, hollow-shaft incremental encoders are custom designed to offer a wide range of communication protocols, packaged in an enclosure designed to withstand vibration and harsh environments. Many of the world’s leading manufacturers of wind power stations rely on GESgroup technology.

 

Pintsch Bubenzer

braking systemPintschBubenzer braking systemPintsch BubenzerOffers wind turbine manufacturers and wind farm operators innovative braking systems for rotor, azimuth and rotor-locking motions, utilizing efficiently-designed disc brakes, clutches and hydraulic systems. Pintsch Bubenzer service brakes are installed at the (high-speed) gear input shaft to hold the load safely, and monitoring systems guarantee 100% availability of the equipment and minimization of maintenance expenses, an especially important enhancement for offshore applications.

 

Nexen Roller Pinion Gear

NexenNew design possibilities for rotary motion are achieved by Nexen Group’s Roller Pinion Gear system. Using the Nexen RPG system for positioning and orientation of any wind power system offers many benefits, including: very high positional accuracy, zero backlash, 99% efficiency, high rigidity, low maintenance, long life and corrosion resistance.

 

WAGO I/O modules
 

New and existing installations can benefit from utilizing WAGO’s cost effective and compact I/O SYSTEM. Available in both non-programmable and IEC61131 programmable versions for distributed control systems, the WAGO I/O system is not limited to standard analog or digital signals, offering a wide range of options for implementation. With many specialty I/O modules for power, temperature, load cells, strain gauges, motion control, communications and more, the WAGO I/O system ensures a single source, complete solution.

 

Westermo ethernet switch
 

The ability to create reliable remote connections to equipment worldwide can provide great savings in both time and money, in addition to improved customer service. Westermo offers industrial data communications products in both wired and wireless options, rugged and reliable ethernet switches of varying function levels and approval types, and fibre-optic redundant switches designed for harsh industrial applications within a wide range of operating temperatures. Trouble-free installation with a minimum of maintenance is offered by Westermo.