What can be automated
At LINAK, we design products that perfect movement. The electric linear actuators are used in thousands of applications around the world.
In a wind turbine, several areas can be automated to lift the efficiency of the wind turbine, to improve ergonomics or to reduce the weight of the wind turbine by replacing solutions that are more complex and already in place.
Ventilation in wind turbines
Ventilation is implemented in wind turbines to maintain the preferred temperature. This is done to avoid cold temperatures in the winter and hot temperatures in the summer. The actuator controls the angle of the ventilation louvres.
Access Gates
The actuator opens the gates to give access to all areas of the wind turbine.
Service Hatches
The actuator opens the hatches when needed in service situations.
Maintenance Crane
The actuator can be used in cranes for servicing the wind turbine.
Rotor Brake
The actuator can be used when you need to stop the rotor e.g. in service situations, hazardous weather conditions or no wind situations.
Rotor Lock
The actuator locks the rotor after braking. This prevents the rotor from rotating when service is being done.
Wing Lock
When the wing has rotated, the actuator locks the wing in place.
Emergency Lubricating System
If the main lubricating system falls out, the actuator opens the emergency lubricating system.
Ventilation
Ventilation in the Transformer Unit located at the wind turbine.
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If you need further or more specific information about LINAK actuator solutions in the different wind turbine applications:
- please either fill in our contact form
- or contact your closest LINAK dealer
Why automate?
Why automate?
A wind turbine is mostly located in rural areas or at sea and needs to be controlled from a central control point.
The wind turbine is controlled to optimise the performance to create the highest energy output with the lowest CO2 emission. Also for wind turbine maintenance and service, control of certain functions is necessary.
This is easily done with an electric actuator system from LINAK. If you already have automated actuation systems in your wind turbine, consider these electric actuator advantages versus hydraulics:
- Reduced weight when choosing electric actuators
- Maintenance-free – No service required as on hydraulics
- Easier to control electric actuators – Less complex control systems are required
- Energy efficient – Only uses power when activated
- Cleaner and ECO-friendly (Non-toxic)
- Cost-effective
- The system is user-friendly and space-saving. No need for oil tanks, pumps or filter systems and heavy-duty tubing
- Easy system design compared to demanding installation and testing
- Safe compared to high risk when using fluid under extreme pressure
- Built-in electronic feedback. I.e. positioning, stroke length and registration of errors
- Ready for activation without motor running
- Self-locking without using any power
- Precise and smooth motion control
- Bottom line = Lower Total Operating Cost
Or these electric actuator advantages versus manual
- Improved ergonomics
- Cost-effective – Possible to control functions in the wind turbine from external locations
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If you need further information on the value LINAK actuator solutions can bring to your wind turbine:
- please either fill in our contact form
- or contact your closest LINAK dealer
Why wind power?
Why wind power?
There is a growing demand to find greener ways to power the world and minimise the emissions of greenhouse gases. The wind is a natural power source and continues to blow.
Wind turbines are a sustainable way to convert the energy in the wind to electricity.
Life Cycle Assesment - LCA
LCA is a tool for an aggregated description of emissions, waste and the use of resources. Seen from an LCA perspective a modern wind turbine discharge approx. 5 grams of CO2 per kWh.
A power plant using coals discharges approx. 800 grams of CO2 per kWh. Further, in less than 12 months a modern wind turbine has produced more energy than it took to build it – it is in balance.
Other advantages
- The wind is free
- Wind power is fast to establish. This is a big advantage in countries with fast growing economies
- With wind power, it is possible to generate more power than the world needs. More than 80% of the world surface can be used for wind turbines
- Wind power is clean. The level of energy needed to build it, run it and maintain it is approx. a lifetime of 20 years, which is earned within 7 to 9 months. Hereafter, the CO2 emission is zero
- Wind turbines do not use water to generate power as traditional energy production does
Why choose LINAK?
With LINAK you get
- A specialist in electric linear actuator movement. More than 25 years of experience in the industry segment
- Sales and service all over Europe, the USA, Asia and Australia
- A competent sparring partner, with great application and product know-how
- A high degree of flexibility:
- small quantities
- customised solutions
- A broad product range for all demands
- Non-corrosive housings and tubes
- A long product life due to a robust construction
- A low weight
- Low current consumption solutions
- Exact positioning
- High IP rating 66 and 69K
Customer statements
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If you need further or more specific information about LINAK’s actuator solutions for wind turbine automation:
- please either fill in our contact form
- or contact your closest LINAK dealer
All weather safe
All weather safe
When building in an electric linear actuator solution in a wind turbine application, it is of great importance that the actuator solution can resist both very dusty and very watery surroundings to keep the maintenance cost at the lowest possible level.
Our products undergo thorough climatic, electrical and mechanical testing
Well tested
LINAKs linear actuators are well tested and have a reputation as high-end products. The solution LINAK offers to perfect movement in wind turbine applications is certified according to IP66, which makes it perfect for outdoor use. Furthermore, LINAK’s products have undergone thorough tests in critical climatic, mechanical and electrical areas like:
- Low and high temperatures
- Rapid changes in temperatures
- Weather protection
- Power supply
- Control signals
- Electrical immunity
- Vibration shock
The LINAK Group has extensive test facilities. All products go through a 100% function test before leaving the factory.
Climatic Testing:
- Extreme temperatures
- Rapid temperature changes
- Salt spray
- Chemicals
Electrical Testing:
- Power supply
- Power & signal cables
- Control signals
- Electrical immunity
Quality
Quality
At LINAK, we manufacture quality products. We aim at being the leading manufacturer in the business, having a world-class production. That is why we work according to the LEAN principles in all aspects of our production processes. This practice ensures high quality products, services and deliveries.
Customised solutions
Many LINAK products are customised solutions. It must be easy for our customers to do business with LINAK. Therefore, if you have a request for a special solution, our sales consultants and our application engineers are ready to prepare an optimal solution for you.
Flexibility is the keyword in our organization. Therefore, we are ready even with small quantities to make changes that fit into your application.
Maintenance free
To build a strong image as a reliable partner in the wind turbine marked, it is important that the wind turbine application works at all time. You can ensure this by establishing a partnership with a manufacturer of high-end linear actuator solutions, as an actuator solution of high quality will reduce the risk of failure.
That's why we say:
"Imagine if LINAK could reduce your maintenance cost by 50%!"