North American Clean Energy 2022 Wind Buyers Guide

2022 WIND

BUYERS GUIDE

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ADHESIVES, SEALANTS, & SURFACE TREATMENTS

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GEARBOX MANUFACTURING, SERVICES & REPAIRS

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ALUMINUM EXTRUSION & METAL FABRICATION

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GENERATORS | MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES

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ANCHOR BOLTS | FASTENING SYSTEMS

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INSURANCE SERVICES

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BALANCE OF PLANT

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LAMINATES

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BEARINGS

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LIGHTING

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BLADE | TOWER MANUFACTURER & REPAIR

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LIGHTNING & SURGE PROTECTION

12 BRAKE PADS

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LOAD MONITORING

14 CABLE, WIRE & CONDUIT

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LUBRICANTS

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CAPACITORS

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MET TOWERS

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COMPONENT SUPPLIER

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OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O&M)

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CONDITION MONITORING

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POWER TRANSFORMERS

26 CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS & SERVICES | EPC CONTRACTOR

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PROJECT DEVELOPER | OPERATOR

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REMOTE MONITORING

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RESCUE & SAFETY TRAINING

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RESTORATION

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SAFETY EQUIPMENT | FALL PROTECTION

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SAFETY WORK APPAREL

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SECTIONALIZING CABINETS

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SECURITY SYSTEMS

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SIGNS, TAGS, & MARKERS

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SOFTWARE SUPPLIER

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STEEL PLATE SUPPLIER

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TESTING | INSPECTION SERVICES

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TOOLS

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TOWER FOUNDATIONS

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TRANSPORTATION | LOGISTICS

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WIND ASSESSMENT | FORECASTING

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WIND TURBINE MFG (OVER 100KW)

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YAW, PITCH & BLADE SENSORS

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CONSULTING SERVICES

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CONTRACTORS

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CRANES | HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT | AERIAL DEVICES

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CYBER SECURITY SYSTEMS

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DATA AQUISITION

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ECONOMIC WIND DEVELOPMENT REGION

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EDUCATION | TRAINING | RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT

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ELECTRICAL INSULATION

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ELECTROLYSERS

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ELEVATORS

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ENCLOSURES

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ENERGY STORAGE | GRID CONNECTION

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ENGINEERING

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FIBER OPTICS

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FIRE SUPPRESSION

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A BLADE INTEGRITY

REVOLUTION

Cutting-Edge Blade Monitoring Technology Introducing Sensoria™ – the new 24/7/365 blade monitor that helps you maximize blade performance and reliability. Sensoria™ remotely detects, reports, and visualizes blade damages, giving you Edge-to-Edge Intelligence.

• Remote Blade Integrity Monitoring • Advanced Acoustic Emission (AE) Technology • Intuitive Web-Based Data Portal • Blade, Site, and Fleet Data Views

Book a Tech Chat With A Sensoria™ Expert Today +1-833-TRY-SENSORIA

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2022 wind buyers guide Adhesives, Sealants & Surface Treatment

Aluminum Extrusion & Metal Fabrication

Sotek

Hontek Corporation Hontek ReNew LEP rain/sand erosion protection coatings have been successfully field tested on dry onshore and wet offshore sites. Available as rollable and brushable, both have demonstrated rain erosion durability in high speed rain erosion tests. Works well on platforms, via rope access, or on OEM production floors. The coatings excel in 12% to 99% relative humidity for a wide range of weather conditions, providing less downtime waiting for the weather to comply. This product has a long pot life and a forgiving application process. User friendly application minimizes human errors, resulting in high quality repairs, high energy production, and long lasting blade life.

With 35 years of experience, Sotek manufactures precision stators and rotors for demanding OEM applications in wind power generators. Sotek stamps and laser cuts electrical steel laminations using in-house equipment and capabilities. They manufacture vent plates, end plates, stator bars, and related components to meet the tough specifications of the wind industry, and assemble components to eliminate the demands on manufacturing and purchasing resources. Sotek’s team of manufacturing and assembly technicians serve North America and beyond from their Buffalo, NY facility. Commonly stamp, notch, stack, press, weld, braze, rivet, and offer thermal shaft insertion, robotics, manual, and CNC machining, provide value added services, increase efficiency, and streamline manufacturing.

Additionally, Sotek’s supply chain partners deliver value suited to the unique demands of each project. www.sotek.com

Anchor Bolts | Fastening Systems

www.hontek.com

alkitronic, Inc. The versatile alkitronic product range provides speed, precision, efficiency, and productivity. In addition to their system consulting service, they have electrical, battery-powered, hydraulic wrenches, or manual torque multipliers in their program. alkitronic products are made in Germany. www.alkitronic-na.com

Mankiewicz ALEXIT products have been tested under real life conditions and have fulfilled the requirements of the wind industry. Areas subjected to abrasion, such as leading edges and tips, are protected with high-tech coating materials. Durable ALEXIT BladeRep prolongs the life cycle of blades, avoiding the need for frequent costly blade replacements and extending the time between maintenance intervals, making it a cost effective choice. www.bladerep.com

Fastenal Manufacturing Fastenal Manufacturing services customers in the wind energy industry by providing MRO fasteners as well as OEM parts to the original equipment and parts manufacturers, construction sites, and operating wind farms. Fastenal Manufacturing produces high integrity fasteners that meet the requirements and specifications of the wind energy sector. www.fastenal.com

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Strong like a bull!

The LR 1800-1.0 Suitable for every requirement – its large selection of boom configurations enables the powerful LR 1800-1.0 to deliver the perfect solution for every job. Whether it is in the industrial, infrastructure or wind sector. On top, it provides economic transport – worldwide. www.liebherr.com

Mobile and crawler cranes

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HEICO Fastening Systems HEICO-LOCK Wedge Lock Washers and HEICO-TEC mechanical tensioners are used throughout the wind energy category. HEICO’s wedge lock washers ensure bolts maintain proper tension against intense loosening influences. The HEICO-TEC tensioning system is used for securing larger bolts and are safe, fast, and suitable for tight spaces. Additionally, HEICO-TEC tensioners improve bolt elasticity, lowering the impacts of dynamic stress, and contribute to the lifespan of any wind application. www.heico-lock.us

Lightning Bolt & Supply, Inc. Lightning Bolt & Supply, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 fastener manufacturer and distributor. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, their sales team can meet the many fastener needs that arise in the wind industry within 24/7.

Common fastener grades include class 8.8, 10.9, A2/ A4SS, as well as many specialty coatings (Geomet, tZn, GalZn Xylan). Custom manufacturing available. www.lightningboltandsupply.com

Howmet Engineered to meet the challenges of a wide range of assembly applications, BobTail offers high performance and reliability in a unique, pintail-less design. It offers high fatigue strength, quick installation speed, and high vibration resistance. BobTail is a suitable lockbolt for solar racking and wind applications (DIBt certified). www.hfsindustrial.com/us/

MarkingPenDepot MarkingPenDepot carries industrial markers and torque indicating paste for marking and measuring fastener movement. www.markingpendepot.com

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WindCube® lidars

Proven. Accurate. Reliable.

This is lidar without limits: Accurate, dependable wind data for every phase of a wind project, onshore and offshore.

Lidar is changing the wind energy industry, and the WindCube suite of lidars is leading the way. Companies around the world use WindCube lidars in all phases and types of wind farm projects.

They are leading with lidar.

• Improve bankability and project success • Increase efficiency and operational continuity • Streamline WRA, PPT and other crucial tasks

windcubelidar.com

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Williams Form Engineering Corp.

NTC Wind Energy NTC Wind Energy’s Super Duty Bolt Cap for the wind industry is made of Polypropylene Copolymer Construction, which is very strong and resists shattering or cracking.

Made in the USA with minimal supply chain disruption, this universal fitted cap has an integrated O-ring, therefore no separate O-ring installation. It is vented to prevent vacuum water draw inside the cap. At 16" long, it will fit almost any bolt projection. It is reusable, easy to install, and both removable and re-installable by hand. www.ntcwind.com

Sherex Fastening Solutions Sherex Fastening Solutions is a manufacturer of fasteners for a variety of different industries, including renewable energy. Sherex manufactures rivet nuts, clinch nuts, rivet nut studs, a wide range of fastening inserts, and wedge-locking washer and nut products through its Disc-Lock and TEC Series products lines. Both Disc-Lock and TEC Series wedge-locking products protect joints from loosening in high vibration and high load applications. Sherex’s wedge locking solutions include washers, nuts, and bolts, and are used in a variety of applications in the renewable energy industry.

Williams Form Engineering Corporation has been providing threaded steel bars and accessories for rock anchors, soil anchors, high capacity concrete anchors, micropiles, tie rods, tiebacks, strand anchors, hollow bar anchors, post tensioning systems, and concrete forming hardware systems in the construction industry for over 95 years. Each wind tower supported by a Williams foundation anchor bolt can be relied upon to perform flawlessly throughout the life of the turbine. www.williamsform.com

Balance of Plant

Exo With over 100 years of experience in structural inspection and remediation of T&D infrastructure, Exo offers asset management, inspection, and field repair services for utilities and renewable companies. Their engineering expertise and time-tested capabilities provide comprehensive in-facility inspections during manufacturing of towers, NDT field inspections for corrosion and welds on in service assets, and field repairs for coatings, welds and other structural issues. www.exoinc.com

www.sherex.com

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WHERE COLOSSAL, LOW-SPEED BLADES MEET EFFICIENT, HIGHVELOCITY CARGO HANDLING Twenty years ago, a 16-meter wind turbine blade was considered a long blade. The Port of Vancouver USA recently handled 77-meter-long blades—the longest ever imported into North America—nearly 5x longer than blades from two decades ago. Wind turbine size has increased in parallel with demand for wind components throughout North America. Any shipper’s list of port selection criteria has to include the laydown capacity to safely and efficiently handle such oversized cargo.

With its combination of favorable West Coast location, available laydown space, exceptional equipment and infrastructure and experienced labor force, the Port of Vancouver USA has a track record of success for handling wind energy components into the US and Canada.

Location and capacity Just over one hundred miles up the Columbia River from the Pacific Ocean, the Port of Vancouver USA enables shippers to bypass the congestion of other coastal ports. In addition, the port lies at the nexus of two interstate highways and a continent-spanning rail network, providing direct access from Asia to the US Midwest and Central Canada.

In contrast to most other West Coast ports, the Port of Vancouver USA also has vast amounts of acreage available for marshaling and short-term storage of large wind components. The port’s Terminal 5 facility features more than 80 acres of laydown space immediately adjacent to the deep-draft shipping channel.

Experience and flexibility The Port of Vancouver USA has more than 18 years of experience handling the transit of wind components bound for Eastern Washington, Oregon and Canada. In-depth knowledge of handling procedures, fixture types and other manufacturer-specific requirements allows the port to rapidly, efficiently and safely accommodate the full array of component types, sizes and designs.

Velocity and certainty The Port of Vancouver USA offers logistics professionals the hard-to-find balance of fast and efficient cargo handling along with the peace of mind that components will be handled safely. The operators of the port’s two heavy-lift Liebherr cranes are experts in engineered and tandem lifts, plus representatives from heavy-haul trucking companies are on-site to manage cargo movement.

Considering all the advantages the Port of Vancouver USA offers the wind energy industry, it comes as no surprise that the port will handle more wind energy shipments than any other US West Coast port in 2020.

Find out more at portvanusa.com

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2022 wind buyers guide Bearings

Blade | Tower Manufacturer & Repair

American Roller Bearing Company American Roller Bearing Company manufactures large bore (200mm to 2400mm) anti friction bearings, including tapers, cylindrical, spherical, and balls. They offer complete engineering services and expert repair on all types and brands. www.amroll.com

Geodetic Systems, Inc. V-STARS/F is a wind tower flange measurement system from Geodetic Systems. The system is fast, accurate, and automated for 3D flange measurements. The high-resolution camera engineered by GSI, has been ruggedized for operation in challenging manufacturing environments. Special targets called FFTs are applied to the flange as the section is rotated.

Photography is taken from a comfortable standing position. No lifts or ladders are needed as the operator stays on the ground at all times. The entire measurement cycle is completed in under 15 minutes. www.geodetic.com

Polywater ® InstaGrout™ Enclosure Pad Sealant Janicki Industries Janicki Industries is a privately owned, full-service engineering and manufacturing company with facilities in Washington and Utah. Janicki specializes in manufacturing composite molds for wind turbine blades made of advanced composite materials. Janicki can tackle large-scale projects, utilizing high-precision five-axis mills, curing ovens, autoclave, and out-of-autoclave curing. Janicki has experience using many composite systems, such as: syntactic putty; fiberglass, 160°F machined putty; 250°F carbon/fiberglass hybrid molds, and 350°F carbon fiber molds. This 100% in-house capability for the total tooling solution enables a one-stop, shop for customers.

• Keeps out rodents, snakes, insects and water • Easier to use and safer than concrete grout

www.janicki.com

• No water needed

651-430-2270

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REASON #32 ,562

Starry Nights

50,000 Megawatts for North America’s Renewable Energy Leader Delivering certainty with every megawatt to energize industry, innovation and life.

To our teams, partners and everyone building a better tomorrow: Here’s to the next 50,000.

Tell us what powers you at BLATTNERCOMPANY.COM/WHATPOWERSUS

The Blattner Family of Companies includes Blattner Company and its several subsidiaries, including, but not limited to, Blattner Energy, Inc., and D.H. Blattner & Sons, Inc.

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LM Wind Power LM Wind Power is a designer and manufacturer of blades for wind turbines, with 15 factories on four continents.

Their LM 73.5 blades power Block Island Wind Farm, the first offshore wind farm in the United States. LM Wind Power produces long wind turbine blades including the LM 88.4 P for an 8MW offshore turbine and the LM 107.0 P to power GE’s Haliade-X 12MW. www.lmwindpower.com

WindCom Services WindCom is a blade maintenance services provider with over 16 years of operating experience servicing the North American wind energy market. Headquartered in Houston they are located to rapidly respond to their client’s needs. Their engineering and operations staff work to provide consultation to their clients and in supporting their workforce of over 150 field technicians. With a deep library of wind blade material and repair knowledge, modern at height access equipment, and in-house safety and composites repair training, they handle large or small projects, uptower or on the ground. www.windcomservices.com

Teknos Teknos is a global coatings company offering a wide range of paints and coatings for the manufacturing industry, energy sectors, building professionals, and infrastructure. Their TEKNOBLADE REPAIR 9000 is a single-layer solution to wind turbine blade leading edge protection. This wind turbine maintenance coating is an elastomer-based high-solid paint with 100% proportion solids and no VOCs, making it a sustainable solution. The product is applied via application gun or robot, and it forms a protective elastic layer of 2-4mm. It can be used both as a preventive edge protection on new rotor blades as well as for blade repair. www.teknos.com

Brake Pads

KUMA Brakes KUMA Brakes manufactures a wide range of sintered brake pads and yaw pucks and is certified by General Electric. Approved and designed with more than just OEM requirements in mind, their friction materials are formulated to have a high resistance to corrosion and a very stable dynamic coefficient of friction. They are certified in North America and cover 90% of all turbine sizes and models in the market. Through their full in-house production and one-stop-shop capabilities, KUMA Brakes provides a high level of reliability and a short lead time. www.kumabrakes.com

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OVER 100,000 MWs CHOOSE CASTROL OPTIGEAR SYNTHETIC CT 320.

WE HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN.

For top performance, leading wind turbine OEMs turn to Castrol® as an exclusive first fill.

Castrol Optigear® CT 320 is the first carbon-neutral gear oil in the wind industry.

With a service life that’ll make your head spin — thirteen years without an oil change.

Small wonder it’s approved and supported by all major wind turbine and gearbox OEMs. Castrol Optigear CT 320. When it comes to performance, we’re there at every turn.

www.castrol.com/windenergy/us

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Tribco, Inc. Tribco Inc. makes long lasting wind turbine brake pads lined with Braketex. Braketex is a 100% KEVLAR fibered textile composite friction lining. In addition to longer wear life, Braketex is nonabrasive and will not score or wear down brake rotors.

Braketex also oxidizes as it wears so it does not create dust, thereby eliminating dust problems. Consequently, Braketex helps wind turbine operators reduce maintenance downtime and expense while increasing reliability and uptime.

Concast, Inc.

www.tribco.com

www.concastinc.com

Concast’s Trench Systems, Pull Boxes, and Handholes are utilized for below-ground substation control, communications and power cables, waste water recovery systems, and industrial piping distribution. Concast’s Box Pads, Flat Pads, MGS, and Vaults are an underground solution for routing cables to padmount, padmersible, and submersible apparatus such as transformers, switchgear, inverters, and sectionalizing equipment.

Cable, Wire, & Conduit

American Wire Group (AWG) American Wire Group (AWG) is a single solution for all types of electrical conductors and hardware required to construct and maintain wind and renewable generation projects—for low, medium, and high-voltage applications. Save schedule time and costs with AWG’s ability to supply an entire project’s cable requirements from stock. AWG inventories 35-kV UL MV-90 and UL MV-105 Collection System Cables in aluminum conductor in all standard sizes, including 1/0, 4/0, 500, 750, 1000, and 1250 (available in both CN or CTS). All of AWG’s Collection System Cables carry a 20-year factory warranty, ensuring protection for the longevity of projects. AWG also inventories the following: fiber optic; copperclad steel grounding; bare copper; transmission cables; OPGW; static wire; low-voltage cables; control cables; and associated hardware.

HellermannTyton The Inline Ratchet P-Clamp borrows from the proprietary, adjustable clamp design of the original RPC with metal stamping. This version of the wire, cable, and tube bundling solution features an integrated, high tensile strength 9mm fir tree fastener. For applications where a pre-drilled hole exists, the Inline RPC can be installed one-handed. The fir tree design requires low insertion effort while delivering high extraction resistance. Once a bundle is inserted into the clamp, installers can close the ratcheting mechanism until snug. Just four parts cover bundles from 0.5" to 2" in diameter, reducing inventory versus one-size P-clamps and associated mounting hardware. www.hellermann.tyton.com

www.buyawg.com

LAPP USA, Inc.

Cameron Wire & Cable provides LV, MV, and HV (Aluminum and Copper) wind tower, nacelle, and site cables. Cameron offers cost-effective pricing and high performance cables for all applications, and will customize the cable package, offering cut-to-length or bulk cables, accessories, labels, and lugs supplied in kits. They also offer inventory management and will warehouse planned goods at no charge, shipping the same day to satisfy tight job deadlines.

LAPP designs wind turbine tray cables, flexible control cables, industrial connectors, strain relief cable glands, and custom cable assemblies to withstand harsh environmental factors including humidity, vibration, extreme temperatures, oil exposure, and electromagnetic interference. Industrial Ethernet and data communication systems provide connectivity demanded by modern wind systems. Their cables are subjected to stringent tests and are compliant with several UL, CSA and LAPP wind industry standards. LAPP brands, including ÖLFLEX, EPIC, SKINTOP, and ETHERLINE are used globally. They also provide custom cabling solutions to meet any connection challenge.

www.cameronwire.com

www.lappusa.lappgroup.com

Cameron Wire & Cable, Inc.

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SAFETY QUALITY PERFORMANCE

SERVICES

COMPREHENSIVE BLADE REPAIRS PROACTIVE BLADE INSPECTIONS FIRE RESTORATION

CLEANING PAINTING ENGINEERING DRONE SERVICES

FAILURE ANALYSIS NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

ADVANCED ULTRASONIC TESTING

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2022 wind buyers guide Component Supplier Petroflex N.A., Ltd PNA CableGuard is a solution to the protection and upgrading of fiber optic and power cabling needs. Long, continuous run lengths (up to 14,000ft on 1"IPS for control cabling) minimize splicing and offer construction and rodent protection. Upgrading PV and power cabling on existing runs is simplified by having the conduit already in place. They install custom lengths and configurations to meet any needs on a particular job. Common configurations installed for solar are multiple 300-750MCM cables with a ground in longer lengths. Job costs are reduced by having the cable factory preinstalled, and it ensures protection before, during, and after the site installation. www.petroflexna.com

Capacitors

Bal Seal Engineering Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. designs and produces sealing, connecting, conducting, and EMI shielding solutions that improve the performance and reliability of equipment used in wind, solar power, and other alternative energy production. Their solutions enable engineers to prolong service life, reduce maintenance, protect precision components, design more compact, efficient electrical connectors, and ensure consistent current/signal transmission. Their consultative engineering services streamline the design process, improving speed to market. Their products include the Bal Seal spring-energized seal, the Bal Spring canted coil spring, and the Bal Contact electrical contact. www.balseal.com

Continental Fan Manufacturing, Inc.

Cornell Dubilier Electronics Type ALH AC harmonic filter capacitors and type BLH DC-Link capacitors use advanced construction technology to meet the challenges of harsh environments. These series offer long life with designs that pass the rigors of automotive-grade electrical and mechanical testing.

Applications Include: DC Link for solar, EV, and other inverters that are subjected to harsh environmental conditions, backup, UPS, portable power systems, motor drives, traction, and other transportation systems. www.cde.com

Continental Fan provides fans and blowers for nacelle ventilation, GCU (generator control unit) cooling, and tower ventilation. Whether axial fans for high air volumes and low pressures, centrifugal blowers for higher-pressure applications, or TMK motorized impellers for ventilating electrical cabinets, Continental Fan has solutions for many applications. www.continentalfan.com

Ingeteam, Inc. Ingeteam offers solutions for wind turbines of up to 15MW, including power converters, Indar generators, turbine controllers, CMS, SCADAs, and O&M services. The company provides low and medium voltage power converters, optimized for DFIG and FC topologies. The power converters are specifically designed to increase reliability, boost efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and fulfill strict grid codes. Air cooled, air/water cooled, and full water-cooled solutions for harsh environments. Based on IGBT power semiconductors and are equipped with a web application service tool that allows monitoring and remote control. www.ingeteam.com

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JUMO Process Control, Inc. Screw-In RTD temperature probe with plug connector according to DIN EN 175301. The plug connection between the protective fitting and the connecting line is locked to ensure contact. It has protection type IP65 when plugged in. A Pt100 temperature sensor according to DIN EN 60751:2009 / IEC 60751:2008, class B in a two-wire circuit is used as a standard measuring insert. Versions with Pt500 or Pt1000 are also available. The connection can be made in either a two-wire or four-wire circuit. www.jumousa.com

Lighthouse Global Energy Lighthouse Global Energy is an OEM spare parts supplier specializing in hard-to-find OEM parts. Providing parts across multiple turbine platforms in the North American market, they supply solutions in hydraulic systems, gearbox accessories, yaw and pitch drives, consumables, and electrical components. With over 28 years of combined wind industry experience, Lighthouse Global Energy provides their customers with competitive pricing and quick delivery so their customers’ turbines have less downtime. www.lgnrg.com

Littelfuse

KRACHT CORP. KRACHT CORP. is a subsidiary of KRACHT GmbH in Germany. KRACHT, is a medium-sized, family-run business with 370 employees. KRACHT is a manufacturer of transfer pumps (e.g. noise optimized for air containing oils), hydraulic motors, high pressure gear pumps, valves, pump units, gear type flow meters, and electronics. KRACHT CORP. is located in Maumee, OH.

Littelfuse sensing, monitoring, and circuit protection products help keep turbines turning. Their circuit protection products such as arc-flash relays, high-speed/semiconductor fuses, and surge protective devices keep wind turbines operating and improve safety by protecting them from arc-fault, overcurrent, and transient overvoltage damage. In addition, their sensing products enhance system efficiencies by monitoring temperature and identifying faults. By minimizing downtime, Littelfuse products reduce operating costs and maximize output. www.littelfuse.com

www.krachtcorp.com

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Niagara Power Transformer

Mersen Mersen has made advances in the domain of generator slip-ring and carbon brush technology resulting in improved performance and reduced operating costs. The SR13-15 is an upgrade to one of the most common wind turbine generators in North America. Its robust and enhanced design accommodates high operating loads and boosts up the initial limitations of the turbine. It runs cool, improves brush life, and increases turbine availability in high winds.

For nearly 100 years Niagara has been designing and manufacturing transformers in Buffalo, NY. They have shipped over 75,000 transformers to 90 different countries in their 95+ year history. Their products comply with IEEE and government standards practiced throughout the world. Voltage capacities up to 50MVA base rating, 100MVA fan rating, 138kV, and 650kV BIL. www.niagarapowertransformer.com

www.mersen.com

Richardson Electronics Morgan Advanced Materials Bearing fluting from electrical current is a major cause of costly pitch motor failures. To protect these motors, Morgan offers grounding solutions which are fast and easy to install, even up-tower, and without the removing or disassembly of brakes. By shunting electrical current around the bearings, they maximize protection of this valuable equipment. Morgan designs are lightweight, compact, and can retrofit existing motors. Morgan pitch motor grounding solutions come equipped with a constant force spring resulting in consistent brush pressure and a silver/graphite brush for low contact drop insuring this is the path of least resistance for current flow.

The Richardson Electronics’ ULTRA3000 Pitch Energy Module is an ultracapacitor-based plug and play replacement for batteries within GE wind turbine pitch systems and is compatible with all GE 20 and 30 Nm pitch systems. Ultracapacitor-based energy storage solutions have enhanced reliability in electric pitch control systems.

Ultracapacitors have the ability to deliver quick bursts of power in a short time frame, a function for emergency pitching in a wind turbine generator (WTG). With over 1 million charge-discharge cycles, their Ultracapacitor Pitch Energy Modules can provide 15 plus years of reliable operation without maintenance. www.rell.com

www.morganelectricalmaterials.com

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SAB North America SAB industrial flexible, continuous flex, and torsion cables are designed to withstand a variety of harsh environmental factors, including abrasion, humidity, vibration, extreme temperatures, oil exposure, and electromagnetic interference. SAB’s TR 600 is a WTTC rated, Oil Res I & II rated cable for use in the drip loop in the tower and nacelle of wind turbines. CC 600 is a flexible UL/ CSA rated oil resistant control cable which can be used between the Yaw drives, cabinet, gear box, and generator in the nacelle.

Their liquid tight, impact resistant cord grips can be used to secure and shield the cable connections. SAB can design a custom/hybrid cable to meet their customers’ exact requirements. www.sabcable.com

WAGO Corporation WAGO’s three new IIot-enabled Generation 2 PFC200 controllers include a standard version for factory applications and two XTR versions for work in harsh environments. Each of these PLCs come with two standard RJ45 Ethernet ports and two 100 Mbit/s SFP slots for fiber optic modules. These configurable ports can be used as a switch or with individual IP addresses and support MODBUS TCP/UDP, EtherNet/IP, OPCUA protocols with additional licenses supporting EtherCAT and Sparkplug. The fiber optic ports are beneficial where high electromagnetic interference is a concern or where long-distance networking is needed. www.wago.us

Condition Monitoring

Southern States LLC The Southern States CapSwitcher high voltage capacitor switching device has been specifically developed to provide restrike free switching of capacitor banks. This reliable, long-life, special purpose SF6 capacitor switch utilizes closing resistors for mitigating voltage transients and current inrush. www.southernstatesllc.com

Dynamic Ratings

United Equipment Accessories, Inc. United Equipment Accessories manufactures low-maintenance, high-quality slip rings for OEM and aftermarket clients. These slip rings feature a new brush technology designed to provide long life in harsh environments. UEA’s engineers work with customers to custom-build slip rings that meet their wind turbines’ specifications. UEA can take current slip ring specs to design an interchangeable slip ring for wind turbines. Single brushes can be replaced at any time, removing the need to replace entire units or sets of brushes. UEA products maintain functionality in a wide range of electrical/electronic circuits, environmental conditions, and rotational speeds.

Dynamic Ratings provides condition based monitoring products and services to the renewables industry. They help utilities have better awareness of their high voltage electrical equipment through HV and LV transformer monitoring, partial discharge monitoring, circuit breaker monitoring, and more. www.dynamicratings.com

www.uea-inc.com

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Mitigate construction and contractual risk Commissioning services for wind and solar projects Cost saving fuel efficiency programs Simulating grid conditions Readiness testing Fluctuation testing in real-time Capitalize on tax incentives Custom engineered systems

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Fluid Life Fluid life has over 40 years of experience in equipment reliability and lubricant analysis. Their services include oil and grease analysis, SEM wear debris analysis, sensor based oil condition monitoring, data monitoring and interpretation, and a full suite of reliability projects and solutions. They can help improve predictive maintenance programs and reduce unplanned downtime. www.fluidlife.com

ONYX InSight LUDECAwind LUDECAwind systems are intended both for installation and for continuous maintenance work in the field. Their EASY-LASER systems are specially configured with functionality and hardware suited for wind turbines. No matter the manufacturer, coupling, or turbine type, EASY-LASER XT-series makes generator-togearbox alignment inside any nacelle easy. Their EASY-LASER E-series E910/E915 is suitable for measuring flatness and parallelism on tower flanges regardless of diameter, as well as for solving flange deformation and blades problems.

ONYX Insight has launched its ecoPITCH solution, a new sensor system for monitoring pitch bearings. Robust, sensor hardware, coupled with advanced data analytics enables wind farm operators to detect the early warning signs of impending pitch-bearing failure. The ecoPITCH system uses multiple data streams and advanced signal processing techniques to maximize insights and minimize consequential costs. ecoPITCH will help users make smart decisions by giving them access to new information about their pitch-bearing health. www.onyxinsight.com

www.ludecawind.com

Poseidon Systems MotorDoc, LLC The ECMS-1 electrical signature analysis continuous monitoring system mounts within the control and monitors voltage, current, power quality, harmonics, electrical, and mechanical condition from the transformer to generator and gearbox to main shaft gears and bearings. Connects within users SCADA or other options, wired or wireless. Includes the detection of wye ring conditions months in advance and provides kW impact of defects.

Conditions normally found early enough for uptower mitigation. www.empathcms.com

Poseidon Systems provides online condition monitoring to over 8500 turbines in North America. Using a single sensor to monitor gearbox wear debris in real time, Poseidon can offer early bearing and gear fault detection to provide operators with the foresight to mitigate catastrophic failures and remedy smaller issues with up-tower repairs. Poseidon’s DM4500 Debris Monitor offers sensing technology with the ability to detect metallic debris at an industry leading 40μm Fe and 150μm Fe to identify faults before they lead to failures, reducing the need for visual inspections and the technicians’ exposure to rotating machinery while mitigating wind turbine downtime. www.poseidonsys.com

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Black & Veatch Sensoria Sensoria is a blade monitoring solution for wind blade integrity management. Sensoria takes the guesswork out of blade integrity with a remote, 24/7/365 blade monitor, easily-accessible integrity data portal, and inspection and maintenance support services. Sensoria benefits teams throughout the organization, with real-time damage alerts, damage trending and analysis, and more informed inventory and spare parts management, to provide users with Edge-toEdge Intelligence throughout the wind blade value chain.

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned global engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company with a more than 100-year track record of innovation in sustainable infrastructure. Since 1915, they have helped address the resilience and reliability of infrastructure assets. With over 40 years of wind project development and implementation experience, Black & Veatch’s regulatory, technology, and execution expertise enables them to help develop, install, store, and connect renewable energy to the grid. www.bv.com

www.sensoriawind.com

Construction Products & Services | EPC Contractor Blattner Company For more than a century, the Blattner Family of Companies has delivered collaborative construction solutions throughout the United States. Today, as a diversified electrical general contractor, Blattner delivers construction solutions within the renewable energy industry. Their collaborative culture and safe working environment enables their teams to complete projects of all scopes and sizes. They have a commitment to consistency, quality, and integrity.

American Polywater Corporation

www.blattnercompany.com

Safeguard enclosures and equipment from damage with Polywater InstaGrout Sealant, a two-part urethane foam that seals out pad-mounted equipment openings to prevent outages and service disruptions. Safe and effective to use.

InstaGrout will not collapse during change-outs and adheres to various pad-mounted materials. www.polywater.com

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Cortland Company Synthetic lifting solutions surpass traditional steel wire sling solutions through strength, weight, handling, and storage efficiencies. As an originator of fiber braiding and rope sling technology, Cortland Company has more than 25 years of experience engineering certified synthetic lifting sling solutions. They offer high tenacity Cortland Selantic round slings and high tenacity Cortland Plasma®braided rope slings. All Cortland synthetic fiber lifting slings are compliant with DNV, EN, or ASME listing standards and certified with appropriate product and lifting capacities. www.cortlandcompany.com

Laminated Wood Systems, Inc. Laminated Wood Systems’ nationwide manufacturing network allows for structures to be produced and delivered in six to eight weeks after drawing approval. E-LAM structure designs typically include foundation design and all attachment hardware. E-LAM structures are supplied as complete kits that include installation drawings, foundations, and all hardware. www.lwsinc.com

Port Industries. Inc. Hydramaxx trenchers and plows are designed for one pass installation of electrical cable, conduit, ground wire, and caution tape. Whether plowing in cable, or requiring an open ditch, Port Industries has the equipment, guide arms, and lay boxes to meet any collection systems specific requirements. Port Industries works closely with their renewable energy customers. They design and build the guides and lay boxes based on each collection system’s unique requirements regarding cable spacing and backfill/ compaction coverage. They use internal designs and components to ensure cable installation will be achieved without cable damage. The Hydramaxx Chain Trencher is a solution for wind farm cable installation. www.portindustries.com

Manufacturing for a Cleaner World 501 Oak Street, Sweetwater, Texas 79556 (800) 622-0828 service@ludlumwind.com https://ludlumwind.com/

Samson For more than 140 years, Samson has been working with industry professionals to develop synthetic rope for energy operations. Samson has engineered products specific to the challenging conditions and demanding environments in energy applications. www.samsonrope.com

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SK YL OTEC.COM

SKYLOTEC

CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING WORKER SAFETY SIRIUS

CLAW Smooth running CLAW Vertical Cable Sleeve for 3/8 & 5/16 inch diameter wire ropes.

SIRIUS is our first self-locking descender specially designed for all kinds of rope-based access and rescue.

A-050 • Extremely durable alloy body with stainless steel internal mechanics

• Rope can be inserted while carabiner is connected • Intuitive direct line feed pathway protects the rope from twisting

• Additional becket for mechanical pulley systems • Meets ANSI/ASSP Z359.4

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CL-001 • Guided type fall arrester with triple safety design • Built-in replaceable shock absorber protects independently of the rest of the system • Smooth sliding brake shoe ensures fatigue-free working • Durable stainless steel construction extends service life • Meets ANSI/ASSP Z359.16 • Meets CSA Z259.2.5-17

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SKYLOTEC offers you a highly innovative and functional range of fall protection, rope access and rescue equipment. The IGNITE PROTON WIND harness features a light-weight design built for durability and comfort. The SKYSAFE PRO FLEX lanyards eliminate the need for two different lanyards. The LORYPRO and ERGOGRIP positioning lanyards allow you to work hands free with complete adjustability. These product are ideal for work at height in the wind energy, telecommunications, and electrical utilities industries. For more information please email us at ordersna@skylotec.de. skylotec.com SKYLOTEC North America LP Denver, CO USA Tel: 303-544-2120

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EPI Group

Electric Power Engineers, Inc. Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe for over 50 years. Offering comprehensive services and proprietary solutions spanning utility engineering, grid and resource integration, reliability and compliance, and software and grid analytics, EPE’s client-centric approach delivers expertise throughout the project life cycle. Committed to designing and developing the grid of the future, EPE’s experienced team of consultants are passionate about helping clients address complex engineering and grid modeling challenges, bridge gaps, and gain visibility into the evolving complexities of the grid. www.epeconsulting.com

EPI offer support and supervision throughout the project life-cycle, from initial feasibility studies and scoping through to decommissioning. They provide consultants and have the technical expertise in-house to offer reassurance and project management for the on and offshore wind sectors (fixed and floating). They have in-house specialists in environmental, geospatial, geoscience, QHSE services, geotechnical, UXO mitigation, and operations. www.epigroup.com

Sentrex Wind Services, Inc. Sentrex Wind Services provides project consulting and field services for SoDAR and and LiDAR operations, met tower installations and maintenance, solar installations, and environmental monitoring instrumentation. Sentrex owns a 203m high IEC compliant meteorological test tower that is purpose-built for verification of LiDAR and SoDAR units. They provide rentals of AQ510 SoDAR units and manufacture power supplies for remote sites, with complete monitoring and control of their remote power supply operations through their custom built controls and interface. www.sentrexwind.com

Electrical Consultants, Inc.

TerraPro Solutions

ECI provides comprehensive power interconnection services through 765kV to wind power developers across the United States. In operation since 1985, ECI offers extensive electrical design services to power wind projects, including substations and switchyards, transmission and distribution lines, and energy storage systems. Their in-house resources also provide ancillary services to make interconnection and storage projects the most efficient they can be, from rightof-way and land services, to environmental and regulatory permitting, communication and SCADA designs.

TerraPro Solutions provides services including fatal flaw analysis; site selection and feasibility GIS review; site acquisition lease and purchase negotiations with landowners; title due diligence and curative review; survey review; leasing, site control, and transaction closing support. www.terraprosolutions.com

www.eciusa.com

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Vertex Resource Group, Ltd. Vertex clients work with engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, agrologists, scientists, project managers, and other technical specialists who are committed to helping them meet their project objectives. Vertex’s Environmental Consulting team takes the time to build an understanding of client needs and of the specific environments in which they operate, in order to help clients achieve their short and long-term financial, social, and environmental goals. www.vertex.ca

Powering America (NECA and IBEW)

Westlake Consultants, Inc. Westlake’s civil engineering, surveying, and land use consulting expertise is a result of 20+ years working in wind energy. They’ve provided services for over 2 dozen wind projects throughout the U.S. Services include feasibility review, land surveying, land use approval, permitting assistance, roadway and grading design, and construction phase services. Their experienced wind team is adept at finding solutions to complex challenges associated with wind development projects.

For over three decades, the Powering America team has been out front in the energy revolution. They have been instrumental in developing the “Smart Grid”, making the use of new and alternative energy sources possible. They offer both solar and wind power training. Their team can help design highly efficient, even “Zero Net”, construction projects or perform energy audits and retrofits for existing buildings.

Their workforce helps ensure that the right electrical systems are installed, so that customers can lower their energy costs and quickly recover their investments. www.poweringamerica.org

www.westlakeconsultants.com

SAFELY HANDLING HEAVY SLIP RINGS at the top of a wind turbine can be a difficult task for even highly skilled technicians. Morgan Slip Ring Safety WRAP™ is an engineered solution to protect both people and expensive bronze rings. "Where was this 12 years ago!" This is the most common question we get when showing our patent pending design to those who know the process. Morgan solved the problem, protecting costly slip rings from O&M to generator. Safety should NEVER be compromised.

Email: George.Finley@morganplc.com | Mobile: 307-660-1232

www.morganelectricalmaterials.com

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Rosendin Electric Rosendin is a large electrical contractor, constructing underground and overhead collection systems, fiber optic SCADA systems, as well as substations and overhead transmission lines connecting generating power plants to utility grids. Over the last decade Rosendin has installed more than 31GW of clean, renewable energy, including more than 150 wind energy projects throughout the U.S. and Canada, ranging in size from 1MW to more than 900MW. Rosendin has experience, a commitment to safety, quality, and a record of on-time performance for electrical construction services. www.rosendin.com

Cranes | Hydraulic Equipment | Aerial Devices

Bronto Skylift, Inc. Bronto Skylift’s line of truck-mounted aerial platforms offer stability and increase the safety and efficiency of construction and maintenance of the wind turbines and blades. High working cage load up to 1500lbs allows capacity for staff and tools, while integrated electrical, hydraulic, and water lines in the cage enable tools and washers to be used. Technicians can reach the turbine blades fast, at a low cost, while carrying everything needed for the repair. Bronto aerials can be driven directly to a turbine and are fully operational in minutes. The advanced, easy to use control system offers reliable outreach, smooth movements, and additional safety features. www.brontoskylift.com/us

Leavitt Cranes

Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. Bishop Lifting Products designs and fabricates below-thehook lifting devices for wind energy components including universal nacelle lifting beams, J-hooks for lifting tower sections, counter balanced lifting beams, blade lifters and cradles, twin-path extra CoverMax slings, swivel hoist rings, and Crosby rigging hardware for wire rope and chain.

Leavitt Cranes carries Krøll luffing tower cranes that are designed for the wind turbine industry. The Krøll wind turbine cranes achieves the max HUH without the use of tie-ins to the structure.

It can reach greater lifting heights and accommodate the massive weights of the nacelles that spin atop the towers to generate wind power. A Krøll wind turbine crane will also be able to work on smaller hardstands and have design features that allow it to work where crawler or mobile cranes cannot. It can lift up to 330,000lbs and can be transported to any build site around the globe for national or municipal energy projects. www.leavittcranes.com

www.lifting.com

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Wind Turbine Foundation Systems

Williams Form Engineering Corp.

8165 Graphic Dr. Belmont, MI 49306 Phone: (616) 866-0815 Fax: (616-866-1890 North American Clean Energy 35 Web: www.williamsform.com

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Xtreme Manufacturing

Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH Liebherr provides mobile and crawler cranes with lifting capacities up to 3000t and special wind power crane configurations for both mobile and crawler cranes.

Established in 1949, Liebherr’s mobile and crawler crane division supplies roughly 2000 cranes every year to customers all over the world.

The XR1285-B by Xtreme Manufacturing is a tall fixed boom telehandler, which reaches an height of 85ft with maximum lift capacity of 12,000lbs. The XR1285-B is equipped with a primary and a secondary boom. The multi-functional XR1570-C offers a maximum lift of 70ft with forward reach of 53ft and maximum lift capacity of 15,000lbs. A XR1570 offers the horizontal movement of a crane mixed with the lift capacity of a forklift. www.xmfg.com

www.liebherr.com

LIFTKET Hoffmann GmbH Electric chain hoists from LIFTKET move any load from 275lbs to 55,115lbs (125kg to 25,000kg) and up to 656ft (200m) high, safely, and anywhere. www.liftket.de

TRANSPORT

MAINTENANCE STORA STOCK ROLLS READILY AVAILABLE VOLATILE CORROSION INHIBITOR CUSTOMIZATION AVAILABLE CONTINUOUS PROTECTION PUNCTURE RESISTANCE

Shuttlelift

WATER RESISTANT

DB, SB, and SL Shuttlelift gantry cranes are available with lifting capacities up to 1500t. All cranes and spreaders are custom engineered for each project.

HEAT SHRINKABLE

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APPLICATIONS

TURBINE COVERS | GENERATOR COVER

TRANSFORMER BAGS | ON-SITE STORAG

BLADE COVERS | OUTDOOR TRANSPORT

WIND FARM CONSTRUCTION | TRANSPO

Snorkel The Snorkel (Mega Boom) 2100SJ reaches a working height of 216ft. The Mega Boom boasts an horizontal outreach up to 100ft, and an unrestricted platform capacity of 660lbs. For enhanced access and flexibility at height, a 30ft jib boom provides exceptional up-and-over capabilities. Designed with a simple chassis and powered by a Deutz turbocharged 2.9L 74hp diesel engine, the lift remains a heavy duty performing machine at 80,000lbs. www.snorkellifts.com

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Cyber Security Systems

Data Acquisition

Iron Spear Information Security, Ltd. Iron Spear is committed to providing solutions to meet the needs of their clients from security compliance to program development and operation. Their areas of expertise include Governance, Risk & Compliance, Identity & Access Management, Procurement & 3rd Party, Physical & Personnel Security, Configuration & Change Management, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Logging & Monitoring, and Incident Response. They focus on translating technical issues into real business risk and communicating these to leadership in a manner that is logical and relates to the organization. www.ironspear.ca

TATION,

AGE & CONSTRUCTION

DEWESoft DEWESoft builds their equipment to last and guarantees their hardware will be free from defects and functional. Their warranty covers that the instruments function as promised for a period of 7 years from the day of the delivery. www.dewesoft.com

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Kansas Department of Commerce Peaxy, Inc. Peaxy Wind Market Analysis offers advanced wind farm performance tracking based on a near-realtime digital footprint of 1500+ wind farms in the U.S. A comprehensive downloadable dataset ranks wind farms in the U.S. based on potential revenue generation, historical weather patterns, and other factors, for easy comparison. A web application answers questions about wind farm performance vs. competition or region, revenue predictions, expansion opportunities, and more. Access is available as a monthly or annual subscription.

Kansas is ranked No. 2 in clean power share of electricity generation and is among the top five states for operating wind farms, with over 7000MW currently in operation. Kansas wind energy is cost effective due to high capacity factors and attractive to corporate off-takers. Centrally located in the heart of the wind corridor, Kansas offers access to the key regions for wind farm development and an advantageous operating environment for developers, component manufacturers, logistics, and other service providers. The Kansas Department of Commerce is the primary point of contact to assist companies in learning about the state’s wind industry and finding the ideal site for their operations. www.kansascommerce.gov

www.peaxy.net

Economic Wind Development Region

Black & McDonald Black & McDonald Inc. is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. They are a family owned and operated company with over 5000 employees working out of more than 30 offices across North America. With nearly 100 years of diverse market experience, they are a forward thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time. www.blackandmcdonald.com

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Education | Training | Research Development

Abaris Training Resources, Inc. Abaris offers two 5-day windblade repair courses for technicians, supervisors, and inspectors. The R-5 is an intermediate level and the R-15 is an advanced level course as described on their website. These courses meet GWO standards for certification. www.abaris.com

Iowa Lakes Community College The Wind Energy and Turbine Technology program at Iowa Lakes has earned the American Wind Energy Association’s Seal of Approval for Wind Turbine Service Technician Programs. Students gain hands-on experience in their 50,000sq/ft Sustainable Energy Resources and Technology Center. They deliver rigorous coursework that produces the front-line technicians the industry needs. Students receive training in construction, maintenance, and wind turbine operations while learning the fundamentals of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical theory and advanced training in power generation, programmable logic, and more. www.iowalakes.edu

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Safety Technology USA, LLC STL USA (Safety Technology USA) specializes in delivering GWO accredited training courses from locations in Texas and Iowa. Current courses include GWO Basic Safety Training with GWO Basic Technical Training and GWO Advanced Rescue training available from January 1st, 2022. www.safetytechnologyusa.com

Allied Industrial Marketing, Inc. Allied Industrial Marketing supplies Mangoldt and FRAKO products for electrical power quality including FRAKO capacitors, contactors, and Frako controllers for power factor improvement, tuned filters, and other power quality filter systems. FRAKO power capacitors are designed for a continuous current-carrying capacity of at least 1.5 times and up to 2.7 times the rated current. They also offer Mangoldt reactors for renewable applications. line/load reactors, input harmonic filters, sine wave filters, L-C-L filters, standard de-tuning reactors, compensation reactors, air-core reactors, smoothing reactors, audio frequency blocking devices, tuning inductors, active filter reactors, dv/dt – limiting chokes, sinusoidal filter reactors, common mode chokes, and specialized products. www.alliedindustrialmarketing.com

Tension & Torque Kit Minimalist Compact Lightweight The simple solution for bolt checks www.ith.com

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BGB BGB’s designed Siemens 2.3MW pitch slip ring, with zero maintenance and 100M revolutions, and durable GE 1X/2X pitch slip ring, with some units incorporating fiber optics for reliable communication and data transfer, help reduce the frequency of uptower climbs. In addition to offering repairs and original equipment, BGB also supplies numerous affordable aftermarket solutions. www.bgbinnovation.com

The all-in-one MotorAnalyzer2 (MA2) offers comprehensive testing of generators and motors for up tower maintenance activities. The MA2 is suitable for on-site, predictive maintenance, machine health analysis, troubleshooting, and fault detection. Due to its size, weight, and battery operation, the MA2 is a solution for wind towers and many other applications requiring challenging access. It offers the ability to perform surge, high potential, resistance, impedance, inductance, and capacitance testing in a compact automated tester. Available software enhances the ability to create reports and store maintenance activities and results in a database structure. www.edeinst.com

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G&W Electric G&W Electric gas wind switches are available in a variety of multi-way configurations for either utility grid or turbine tower applications. Fault protection for transformers can be provided using vacuum interrupters. An integral ground position on the switch operator facilitates easy grounding of the system with rotation of the operating handle. Ratings through 38kV and 900A load breaks and fully tested to applicable IEEE and IEC standards.

Additional features include a dead-front, compact vertical design which fits through a typical entrance tower opening for installation or padmount switch installed outside the wind tower, a visible break verification and manual, remote, or SCADA control. www.gwelectric.com

Sentinel Control Products The Sentinel CS-1 Control Switch Safety Covers protects manual and electrically operated control switches from accidental operation, ensuring that employees can safely protect, lock, and tag a Circuit Breaker control system. The CS-1 is made from high-impact clear polycarbonate, allowing view of the control switch position indicators. The CS-1 is easily added to existing rotary control switches, requires only a few minutes with no drilling required, no need to remove the switch from the panel, and no disturbing the wiring. The CS-1’s locking tab accepts multi-lock hasps or single padlocks. Their Control Switch Safety cover is compatible with Electroswitch, General Electric, Shallco and GE/ITI switches. The CS-1 is a “UL” recognized component and can be installed by “UL 508A” panel shops. www.sentinelcontrolproducts.com

Helwig Carbon Products, Inc. Helwig Carbon Products provides wind kit upgrades for Hitachi generators that feature improved brush holders, long life brushes, and easy maintenance features. The kit includes robust brush holders with adjustable, longer brush boxes. Constant force springs and quick disconnects provide ease of servicing. They also offer grounding solutions and wind pitch motor shaft grounding to protect motor bearings.

Made in USA and fast delivery. www.helwigcarbon.com

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Virginia-Georgia Transformer Corporation Virginia-Georgia Transformer Corp designs and builds power transformers that are reliable and resilient enough to achieve a design life of 60 years and are used in transforming 25% of the power transmitted on the national grid. www.vatransformer.com

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Electrical Insulation

Pittsburgh Electrical Insulation Pittsburgh Electrical Insulation is a manufacturer, converter, and distributor of electrical insulation materials focused on the OEM and service industries associated with motor, generator and transformer production and repair. Celebrating 75 years of continuous operation, PEI remains a cost efficient, customer focused company dedicated to the supply of electrical insulation materials, IEEE and UL components, systems, and supplies for new power generation technology or for an unplanned outage on existing equipment.

They maintain an inventory of high performance materials, both rigid and flexible, and are able to convert those products to customer requirements with short lead times. PEI manufactures their brand-name products in the USA, while distributing and converting for manufacturers such as St. Gobain, 3M, and Kaneka, augmented by a global sourcing practice that gives their customers options for any application. www.peipittsburgh.com

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Elevators

Nel Hydrogen Nel Hydrogen manufacturers Alkaline and Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) water electrolysers, producing from 0.27 Nm3 to 5,000 Nm3 of H2 per hour. Units can be grouped together into electrolyser plants for even larger production rates. Electrolysers are used to store excess electricity from renewable resources in the H2 bond. The H2 can then be sold to industry (converting curtailed power to cash), or burned in a turbine or run through a fuel cell to put the stored energy onto the grid during periods of low generation or peak demand.

Due to their fast response times the PEM electrolysers are also used by renewable energy plants to balance the power the plant puts onto the grid. www.nelhydrogen.com

Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund Highly trained elevator mechanics from the International Union of Elevator Constructors not only keep elevators running, they keep them running efficiently, and above all, safely. They have over 28,000 trained professionals with over 8000 on-the-job hours and over 2500 classroom hours, with as many as 450+ companies ready to serve. Whether it’s installation, repair, maintenance, or inspections, EIWPF can help, and provide compliance and safety inspections across the US as well. Their staff sits on the ASME A17.8 committee that write the codes for these elevators. www.eiwpf.org

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Enclosures

Trachte Fibox Enclosures Fibox specializes in rust-free, UV resistant polycarbonate enclosures for the power generation industry. Ranging in size from 2" x 2" to 32" x 24", Fibox’s UL listed NEMA 4X and 6P enclosing solutions protect products from hostile environments and resist impacts and UV damage, making them suitable for energy farms. Fibox can customize their products to meet exact project requirements. www.fiboxusa.com

Trachte provides engineering and manufacturing of control houses and E-houses for the substation and renewable markets. Utility providers, OEMs, and EPC firms choose to partner with Trachte for their project execution, problem-solving abilities, product performance, and quality. Trachte pre-assembled, modular steel buildings and integrated packages provide protection, energy efficiency, quality, and convenience for highly technical customers and applications. www.trachteusa.com

RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS’ ULTRA3000® Energy Storage and Power Delivery for Wind Turbine Pitch Systems Over 2 million accumulated hours of operation in wind turbine pitch systems 1000+ modules in the field

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Aggreko Aggreko’s fully integrated, plug-and-play battery storage solutions ensure maximum system effectiveness and efficiency. They have been optimized across every component to deliver system performance, minimize operating costs, and shrink a carbon footprint. Aggreko offers solutions to power a microgrid, add reliability to a hybrid system, and to optimize business cases through smart energy management. The Y.Cube is a ready-to-install energy storage system. www.aggreko.com

Crown Battery Crown Renewable Batteries are an innovative array of responsible battery energy storage products, including their popular 2CRP1200 model which has capacity up to 55.9kWh (48VDC) for best available performance and ROI, is flexible and easy to handle, configure, deployable for new or existing systems and resilient in extreme operating temperatures, and earth-friendly being 99% recyclable.

Crown can supply grid-connected with back-up power, off-grid, or custom storage applications. www.crownbattery.com

Breeze, Inc. Delivering wind energy to where it is needed without GHGs, inverter losses, or water used to generate the electricity.

Compressed Air Pipeline Solutions (CAPS) stores, transports and distributes wind energy as compressed air in pipelines that are connected to the grid via an existing power plant. The compressed air can be stored in the pipeline to be provided during peak times or to eliminate energy delivery intermittency.

The pipeline transports the compressed air to a substation or off-taker thereby acting as transmission lines. www.breezesqueeze.com

EnerSys The NSB BLUE+ Battery applies carbon technology for high cycle life and Partial State of Charge (PSOC) performance. Thin plate technology delivers long life and high power output. In addition, the NSB BLUE+ Battery is a UL1989-recognized product and is flame retardant to meet UL94VO. It is built in the United States, has a two-year shelf life, and offers fast, efficient recharge. The NorthStar BLUE+ Battery features special plastic components for operation in a wide temperature range. Its product range is 40-210 amp hours. www.enersys.com

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Lithium Werks

FUERGY FUERGY is a technology company providing solutions for energy optimization. For this purpose, it has developed its own modular battery system and software platform powered by artificial intelligence, which meets the special needs of energy management. From smart energy storage to dispatch systems and automated energy trading, FUERGY offers complex, cost-effective, tailor-made solutions enabling to accelerate the transition to energy decentralization with a high share of renewables. www.fuergy.com

LEOCH Battery Corporation Leoch’s Pure Lead + Carbon Technology has been specifically engineered to support partialstate-of-charge applications where the batteries are cycled regularly. These high power, energy dense batteries offer super-fast charging from 0% to 90% in 1hr and a long deep cycle life of 3000 cycles at 50% DoD. The ABS-Polycarbonate jars provide rugged durability and a wide operating temperature of -40°F to 131°F (-40°C to 55°C). Tested to IEC standards.

Lithium Werks manufactures lithiumion cells and custom battery systems that can be arranged with cells at 3.3Vdc up to systems of 1000Vdc, from kWh to MWh. Lithium Werks’ LFP Nanophosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry delivers high power, safety, long life, and is suitable for frequency regulation, peak power shaving, and critical high-rate UPS line stabilization. They also make custom battery solutions for long duration solar and wind energy storage. www.lithiumwerks.com

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SIBA Fuses SIBA Fuses works with medium and high voltage fuses with ANSI/IEEE, E-rated, and standard European for protection of transformers, including submersibles, MCC fuses for motor control centers, medium and high voltage switchgear, compact substations, overhead fuses, mainline fusing, and high voltage capacitor filter and harmonic banks. SIBA’s SSK Fuses for switch disconnect, include a special thermal sensor specifically invented

by SIBA for this application, and are offered in both dry type and under oil, with unique SIBA-patented technology. All of their HHD fuses can be used in standard switchgear to special wind and solar applications up to 40.5kV and have a high breaking capacity. www.siballc.net

Engineering

Dearborn Companies Dearborn provides customized, construction engineering solutions to owner-operator, EPC, and specialty contractor clients. Industries served by Dearborn include renewable energy construction, fossil and nuclear power facilities, oil & gas, industrial process, infrastructure, and mission critical facilities. Leveraging 7-decades of experience, Dearborn specializes in heavy lift / heavy transport consulting, focusing on ground condition surveys and ground stabilization design, engineered lift planning, rigging and marine engineering, and route surveys. Engineering safe and practical solutions, while helping clients maximize their efficiency, is their mission. www.dearborncos.com

Altura, a division of IRISNDT To help maintain their customers fleet, Altura collects data with a range of different inspection methods. Their engineers can then analyze the data and advise on repair strategy, minimizing loss of production, and prolonging the life of the blades and wind turbine assets. Engineering services include blade and tower failure root cause analysis, materials lab testing and analysis, blade condition categorization, disposition and reporting, and repair procedure development. Altura is a division of IRISNDT, and their technical reliability expertise spans over 65 years in inspection, non-destructive testing, rope access, drones and robotics, and IT and software development services. www.alturawind.com

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Modulift UK, Ltd. Located in the UK and with a global distribution network, Modulift are a manufacturer of high quality modular spreader beams and accessories. Modulift’s standard products are DNV Type approved up to 2000t capacity and are designed and manufactured in the UK. Modulift can offer a full engineering support package including design review, detailed rig drawings, and FEA analysis.

EMA Electromechanics, Inc.

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EMA is the designer and manufacturer of the Grounding Breaker. A unique equipment, designed to switch and ground wind and solar collection circuits. It provides safety, TOV mitigation, and cost savings on CAPEX and OPEX. It increases grid reliability, helping to differentiate internal and external faults to the power plants, ensuring engineers have the ability to set generators to trip if the fault is inside the plant or ride through (PRC-024) if the fault is outside. EMA offers PDCs, 38kV vacuum grounding breakers, and conventional circuit breakers for indoor switchgear and outdoor application www.emaelectromechanics.com

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Mott MacDonald Mott MacDonald has participated in over 65 offshore wind projects over the last 15 years. They have worked on around 37GW of wind power production worldwide; roughly 10% of the world’s capacity. Mott MacDonald’s clients include owners, EPC contractors, power delivery utility companies, industrial facility owners, and independent power producers.

As a multidisciplinary engineering and development firm, they have specific and recent experience providing design services for HV substations, transmission lines, and collector systems for key offshore clients. www.mottmac.com

Westwood Professional Services Westwood is a multi-disciplined engineering, surveying, and permitting firm with experience gained from supporting more than 150GW of wind projects across the U.S. since 1997. Their services include environmental studies, permitting, civil engineering, electrical engineering, energy storage, geotechnical engineering, T&D line engineering, substation engineering, land surveying, aerial mapping, and construction support. They have 17 offices across the country and are licensed in nearly every state. www.westwoodps.com

Fiber Optics

POWER Engineers, Inc. POWER Engineers, Inc. provides owner’s engineering, environmental, and engineering design services for medium voltage collection systems, BESS, site civil, communication networks, SCADA, and associated substations and transmission interconnect lines. They also perform up-front interconnection support and complete electrical system studies for developmental projects, as well as construction management, inspection services, and testing and commissioning for wind farm constructors and owner/operators. www.powereng.com

Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc.

Taney Engineering Taney Engineering provides site development services including zoning and entitlements feasibility studies, grading plans, street plans and profiles, hydrology studies, aerial mapping, ground support services, A.L.T.A. surveys, boundary and topographical surveys, and construction staking. Their drainage (hydrology/ hydraulic) services include hydrologic modeling, channel and storm drain design, storm drain hydraulic modeling, flood control, masterplanning, sedimentation and erosion modeling, stormwater detention/retention basin design, FEMA flood plain delineation, and letters of map revisions, conditional letters of map revisions, flood plain and open channel hydraulic modeling, as well as hydraulic design of bridges and culverts.

Fiber Instrument Sales offers factory preloaded stock interconnects populated with the choice of SC or LC adapter plates, pigtails, and splice trays. Offered in a variety of enclosure types including, swing-out rack mounts (1 and 2 RU configurations), slide-out rack mounts (1, 2, and 4 RU configurations), economy wall mounts, and deluxe wall mounts. Their pre-loaded interconnects are Plug-n-Play field installable, which means reduced field installation time and quick turnaround. Small or large quantity orders are accepted. No minimum order quantities. Technical drawings are available. Save time and money with FIS enclosures. Made in the USA. www.fiberinstrumentsales.com

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Fire Suppression

Gearbox Manufacturing, Services & Repairs

ABM Drives, Inc.

Stat-X Fire Suppression Stat-X aerosol fire suppression is a versatile and cost-effective solution for renewable energy fire protection. Each sealed, stainless steel generator contains a solid, stable, and specially formulated fire suppression compound. When a fire occurs, the Stat-X generator activates, producing and releasing an advanced aerosol fire suppression agent. Agent fills the protected enclosed space and chemically interrupts the combustion process. Fire is suppressed, and the micron-sized agent particles remain suspended to help prevent possible re-flash.

Pitch drives and motors from ABM are designed for reliability and longevity as well as trouble-free operation with minimal maintenance. They are characterized by maximum availability, low-vibration running, high overload capacity, and good efficiency. Additionally, they are suitable for low-temperature use. www.abm-antriebe.de/en

www.statx.com/industries

VDH/GSMI®

34.5 kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker and High Speed Grounding Switch for Wind Power Substations

EMA Electromechanics is the designer and manufacturer of model VDH/GSMI® combined 34.5 kV vacuum circuit breaker and high speed, mechanically interlocked grounding switch (aka “grounding breaker”), a unique and patented system specifically designed for switching and grounding of wind and solar feeder circuits.

+1 325 235-8000 16 Industrial Dr, Sweetwater, TX 79556 contact@emaeletromechanics.com North American Clean Energy www.emaelectromechanics.com

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Electric Materials Company Bonfiglioli USA Bonfiglioli creates, designs, and manufactures advanced solutions for every range of yaw & pitch drive and motor application. They are committed to deliver specialized product, at the same time proactively working to support LOCE reductions.

Bonfiglioli ensures a local-for-local presence close to its customers and guarantees real-time service assistance thanks to the expansive network of branch offices and distributors. By adopting the IOT concept in its product Bonfiglioli can offer a condition monitoring system to increase product efficiencies at the same time optimizing maintenance programs.

Electric Materials works with OEM, service centers, and wind farm owners. Customized solutions, engineering, reverseengineering and metallurgical support offered to supply generator slip ring assemblies (brass and steel rings) and components, generator AC rotors and components, earthing cable clamps, copper extrusions, copper busbars, and cast or forged circuit breaker components (machined and plated).

EM is a producer of custom copper alloys required to meet industry specification requirements. www.elecmat.com

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Integrated Power Services

Parker Hannifin Every wind turbine must possess a robust speed control safety system to prevent high rotational speeds during high wind conditions. The turbine braking system is the essential safety system found in a modern wind turbine. Avoid a catastrophic diaphragm accumulator failure with Parker’s turbine braking solution.

IPS’s single-source wind turbine service capabilities include in-shop repair, up-tower services, and distribution of parts and generators. In-shop repair services include generators up to 3+MW, pitch and yaw motors, cooling fans and pumps, electronic boards, slip rings, and heat exchangers. Up-tower repair services include wye ring testing and replacement, bearing change outs, turbine main shafts, field machining, and predictive and preventive maintenance. Their distribution offering includes new or replacement generators, motors (pitch, yaw, cooling pump, and metric motors), couplings, battery packs, encoders, and slip rings. www.ips.us

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Insurance Services

Marathon Insurance Group LLC Zephyr Wind Services Zephyr Wind Services is fully focused on wind generators, offering a full range of diagnostic repairs including winding analysis, vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and laser alignment. Their coil manufacturing experience covers all wind turbine generator needs. Zephyr keeps a wide variety of wind turbine replacement parts in stock at all times, including generator components, bearings, encoders, slip rings, brushes, and brush holders. Zephyr offers comprehensive generator management and stocks critical spare inventory and a climate-controlled storage program that keeps overhead low without compromising generator availability.

Marathon Insurance Group LLC is an independent insurance agency with the experience to help clients understand and manage the unique risks associated with the renewable energy industry. They can guide their customers to secure quality and competitively priced coverage to comply with often confusing and rigorous contract requirements in the industry. They have partnered with national insurance carriers working in the renewable energy industry. www.marathoninsgroup.com

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Large Inventory Fast Shipping Low Minimums Custom Parts MTO Technical Support

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PEI Slot Liners & Wedges (DMD, NKN)

3M Wind Products

Shell Lubricants & Greases

Saint-Gobain Tapes

Marmon Electrical Wire & Cable

Elantas Wire Enamels, Resins, & Varnishes

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Reef Industries For more than 60 years, Reef Industries has been manufacturing and fabricating reinforced film laminates and composites. Griffolyn, the original division of Reef Industries, has been manufacturing quality, internally reinforced polyethylene laminates designed for a wide range of applications. Griffolyn’s patented, high-strength reinforcement provides superior puncture, tear and abrasion resistance. Use Griffolyn for corrosion protection, equipment storage/shipping covers, landfill covers, vapor and moisture barriers, dust and environmental partitions, contaminated soil covers, athletic field covers, greenhouses, boat tarps, crop protection, or many other possibilities. From outstanding weathering characteristics to custom features, such as fire retardancy, anti-static properties, corrosion inhibition, or heat shrinkability, Griffolyn products offer high performance. Griffolyn plastics can be customized to any size and shape, ensuring a customer’s exact requirements are met. Griffolyn is available in white, black, and clear.

Custom colors are also available upon request.

Lighting

DeTect, Inc. DeTect developed the HARRIER Aircraft Detection Lighting Systems (ADLS) for automatic lighting activation of aviation obstructions such as wind farm turbines, high voltage transmission lines, and communication towers.

The HARRIER ADLS provides continuous 360° radar surveillance of the airspace, automatically issuing signals to activate obstruction lighting when aircraft are detected at a defined outer perimeter. The FAA Performance Assessment Report on HARRIER ADLS states that the system met the performance requirements identified in Chapter 14 of AC 70/7460-1L and is published on the FAA Website. HARRIER is also fully compatible with all SCADA systems and turbines and is a widely deployed system with installations the US, Canada, and Europe. www.detect-inc.com

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Flash Technology Flash Technology’s FTS 350i LED wind turbine light is an economical option for wind farm developers and maintenance crews. Designed to withstand the harsh environments encountered on wind farms, the FTS 350i is small, light and easy to install. It meets L-864 specifications per FAA AC 150/5345-43J (infrared) and comes with a 2-year replacement warranty. www.flashtechnology.com/wind

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International Tower Lighting, LLC (ITL) ITL manufactures obstruction lighting, temporary lighting, mounting brackets, and provides live technical support for installations and repairs. Their Ethernet Gateway provides a robust multi-turbine dimming solution. Aircraft Detection Lighting System (ADLS or radar) support via Ethernet Gateway or local input. Infrared (IR) emitters provide Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) compatibility per FAA EB-98.

Integral GPS for seamless flash synchronization. Precision optics and the latest LED technology provide a low power, low light pollution wind turbine lighting solution.

TWR Lighting, Inc. TWR Lighting is a manufacturer of obstruction lighting, visibility sensor, and radar detection systems for wind turbines and MET towers that present a hazard to aviation.

With thousands of systems installed around the globe, TWR is a resource for FAA and ICAO, DGAC compliant systems. www.twrlighting.com

www.itl-llc.com

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Valley Forge & Bolt Manufacturing Co. Raycap, Inc. Raycap provides products that help wind power systems perform with reliability, efficiency, and safety. Lightning protection products include the company’s patented surge protection solutions, featuring the maintenancefree Strikesorb electrical protection technology, which offers protection for critical electronic systems inside wind turbines. Strikesorb has a 10-year product warranty and is fully compliant to the UL 1449 5th edition and IEC 61643-11 standards. www.raycap.com

The SPC4 Load Indicating System allows users to install a bolted assembly with confidence. The user is able to remotely monitor clamp load of any SPC4 bolted joint, whether static or dynamic. The SPC4 joint allows the end-user to re-tighten only the bolts or studs that have lost their clamp load. This results in a tremendous saving of installation time, maintenance time, safety related injuries, money, and replacement parts. Remote monitoring of bolt load is also available. For a minimal investment, the SPC4 offers maximum joint integrity with optimum performance. www.vfbolts.com

Lubricants

Load Monitoring

Eilon Engineering Weighing Systems, Ltd. Eilon Engineering dynamometers and crane scales are being used in the construction, testing, and maintenance of wind turbines, mainly for overload prevention, proof load tests, installation, and guide wires tension control. Their wireless technology makes the Ron Crane Scales the suitable choice for wind turbine uses.

They feature long battery life, compact dimensions, and high safety features like fatigue rated load cells, 90° between shackle holes, and are made of high quality aerospace steel. Eilon Engineering solutions have the ability to show real time load map of simultaneous measurements. www.eilonengineering.com

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AMSOIL Industrial AMSOIL synthetic lubricants use sophisticated additives to provide cost-effective choices for prolonging equipment life, reducing maintenance, and increasing performance.

AMSOIL PTN 320 is approved with all gearbox manufacturers, including Winergy/Flender, NGC, Gearbox Express, Moventas, and ZF, and their lubricants are used as a global factory run-in for Winergy, NGC, and ZF. www.amsoilwind.com

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Castrol Castrol Optigear Synthetic CT is a premium synthetic polyalphaolefin (PAO) gear oil designed to perform in challenging applications. Its high viscosity index coupled with advanced gear oil additives make Castrol Optigear Synthetic CT a suitable lubricant for high capacity wind turbine gear boxes both onshore and offshore in all environments. Castrol Optigear Synthetic CT has advanced ‘ashless’ technology that runs cooler, increases efficiency, resists water absorption, and provides consistent wear protection for at least ten years of oil life. Castrol Optigear Synthetic CT meets or exceeds the turbine OEM requirements for Vestas, GE, SiemensGamesa, MHI, and Senvion among others. www.castrol.com/windenergy

Hydrotex Hydrotex HyDiamond 6Kp Hydraulic Fluid provides a durable, clean hydraulic fluid for maximum system protection. HyDiamond Fluid 6Kp features an ashless, phosphorus additive package with anti-wear protection to ensure reliability. New oil ISO 4406 cleanliness of 16/14/11 with a high viscosity index for use over a wide range of temperatures.

Excellent anti-wear protection to ensure reliability with superior oxidation resistance for long lubricant life. Available in several ISO Viscosity Grades filtered to 4 microns at 99.9% efficiency to ensure a clean start. www.hydrotexlube.com

Met Towers

CONSERTEK USA CONSERTEK USA provides complete EPC products and services in the renewable energy sector for all meteorological analysis projects, including engineering, procurement, construction, instrumentation, and commissioning of MET Towers. In addition, CONSERTEK USA provides inspection and maintenance services on any MET Towers as per TIA-222 standards. CONSERTEK USA supplies support booms and accessories, instrumentation cabinets, and ancillary services for wind farms. The cabinets are designed, assembled, and installed by CONSERTEK USA’s technicians. The logger program is in-lab pre-tested. The supports booms are compliant with the latest edition of IEC 61400 www.consertek.com

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Tower Systems, Inc. Tower Systems, Inc. (TSI) has been providing products and services to capture meteorological data for nearly five decades. TSI manufactures the TS Elevator System that will raise or lower meteorological instrumentation on a permanent tower without the need for a climber.

TSI does turnkey installation of all types of meteorological towers and has installed hundreds of towers throughout the United States and the world. Services include tower foundation installation, tower installation, tower lighting system supply, installation and repair, met boom supply and installation, met instrumentation supply and installation, tower inspections, modifications, and repairs. www.towersystems.com

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Bachmann electronic GmbH Condition monitoring, SCADA, grid measurement, and data portals are crucial to bring down the cost of energy by 30%. Bachmann’s smart automation not only increases turbine efficiency, but helps structure and connect the ever-increasing masses of data. This saves valuable time. The controller no longer just processes individual standardized signals for the operational management of the turbine but is becoming more of an intelligent control center. Bachmann’s solutions can turn 100 monitoring variables into 20 with ISO 10816-21. www.bachmann.info

Diamond WTG Engineering & Services, Inc. Diamond WTG is a multi-brand wind turbine service provider offering O&M services, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance (including site management), oil changes, balance of plant, fault diagnostics and troubleshooting, performance reporting, blade repair, leading-edge protection (LEP), lightning damage repair, leading/trailing edge repair, shear web repair, VG’s, fiberglass or carbon fiber blade repair, and major component exchanges (gearboxes, generators, transformers, blades, main shaft, main bearing, and hydraulic stations). They also offer inspections/audits, technical services, and warehousing. www.diamondwtg.com

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Duromar, Inc. Since 1968, Duromar Inc. has been a Massachusetts-based global supplier of industrial coatings, paints, and linings. Duromar provides wind energy coatings including tower and platform coatings, blade repairs, icephobic coatings, and leading edge protection. www.duromar.com

Fischer Block, Inc. wave iQ advanced Condition Monitoring System, applies AI and machine learning algorithms to the electrical signals produced by wind turbine generators, providing new insights into the health of system components, including those that do not show up on vibration profiles. Improves profitability by reducing O&M costs, avoiding costly failures, increasing uptime, and extending the life of the wind asset. This new early warning system is being used by a growing number of wind farm operators to drive proactive maintenance activity, based on asset condition rather than set schedules. SMART Block sensors are installed (one per turbine) in just a few minutes is all that is needed to get started. www.fischerblock.com/ai4.php

HYTORC From the foundation bolts to the blades, HYTORC has developed solutions for nearly every bolting application in the wind turbine industry.

For custom projects, their experienced engineering team is available to custom design the most efficient solution, with simple operation and economical pricing in mind. HYTORC’s mission is to ensure customers’ jobs as safe and efficient as possible. All of their products are covered by a worldwide, one-year, no-questions-asked warranty, which includes free parts and labor. With authorized repair facilities located globally, fast and professional service is always available. www.hytorc.com

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Malloy Malloy has a large inventory of wind specific bearings with an emphasis on upgrades to solve problems in the field. Including blade bearings to solve cage failure and ring cracking, gearbox bearings to solve WEC and debris failures, main shaft bearings to solve premature wear and ring cracking issues, and generator bearings to solve electrical discharge and temperature issues.

Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

www.malloywind.com

PowerBully Scout is a lightweight utility track carrier which provides a 5-person ROPS cab with cargo deck. Transport work crews and equipment to hard-to-reach job sites while protecting them from the elements. Fully hydrostatic and powered by a Cummins turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine that develops 99hp. Optional 6-way front mount snow blade for use in opening snow covered roads at the windfarm.

The Scout is quick on its feet with a top speed of 14mph. It can be trailered behind a conventional pickup truck. Durable steel tracks enable year round use in dirt, mud, or snow. Simple to operate and economical to run. Made in the USA. www.powerbully.com

Olympus America, Inc. The IPLEX G Lite industrial videoscope packs powerful imaging capabilities into a small, rugged body.

Lightweight and able to go almost anywhere, users working in challenging applications have a remote visual inspection tool with the image quality and ease of use to get the job done. www.olympus-ims.com

Ludlum Wind Ludlum IGBT assemblies are built to last. Assemblies utilize IGBTs with high ratings and enhanced internal construction, new buses, new insulators, new stand-offs, new mounting brackets, new fasteners, and an upgraded new AEBM driver board with surface mount parts. Parts are kept in stock so customers can quickly get the parts they need. All assemblies are shipped with custom steel shipping plates and custom reusable packaging so the parts always arrive safely. Ludlum IGBT assemblies are manufactured and assembled in the USA. www.ludlumwind.com

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Power Climber Wind Power Climber Wind designs, manufactures, distributes, and services powered access and safety solutions for the wind energy industry. They help wind turbine OEMs, owners, and service providers around the globe manage operation and maintenance costs by providing reliable access equipment and expertise that improve employee safety, productivity, and retention. With more than 70 years of experience performing productively at elevation, they offer a range of solutions including IBEX climb assists, turbine service lifts, tower access platforms, blade access solutions, safety equipment, and training. www.powerclimberwind.com

Maximum Integrity.

Optimum Performance.

Wireless Monitoring.

Precision Brand Products, Inc. With the assistance of a certified collegiate Wind Energy & Turbine Technology program, Precision Brand Products has created the lightweight Up-Tower Shim Assortment to safely and efficiently transport slotted generator alignment shims up to the nacelle. Its high-visibility orange bag has a double closing system to eliminate spillage, and is equipped with a heavy-duty ring to hang it open for easy access. It contains four popular thicknesses of stainless steel slotted shims with unique, color-coded tabs for quick identification making it easy to inventory your shims on the ground before climbing. The kit includes eight (8) .5mm, 1mm, and 1.25mm, and four (4) 2mm shims for a total of 28.

The SPC4® System The next level in safety, economy, and accurate bolt loading.

www.precisionbrand.com

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Presto Geosystems Presto Geosystems’ 3D GEOWEB soil confinement system strengthens local fill, even sand, reducing cross section for building roads and pads for foundation construction, turbine component delivery and maintenance access. Over soft subgrades, one layer does the job compared to three layers typically required of geogrids.

Confined infill remains stable under heavy loading. With 50% less cross section, use of onsite fill, and virtually no maintenance requirements, the system is a fast-built, low-cost road solution for stable access into the most challenging sites. www.prestogeo.com

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Sky Climber Renewables Sky Climber Renewables is an independent service provider (ISP) and is a qualified technical resource for utility scale wind power projects. They serve OEMs and wind farm owners, offering a comprehensive menu of services that promise safety, reliability, and flexibility. Their services include inspection, composite repair, performance upgrades, scheduled service, electrical maintenance, mechanical maintenance, hydraulic system maintenance, torque and tension, suspended access, rope access, new construction support, and more. www.skyclimberwind.com

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Spark Power

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Spark Power provides end-to-end solutions for wind energy, solar power, battery storage, and electric vehicle service equipment. From design to build, commissioning, operations, monitoring, and maintenance, Spark’s Renewable division is both ISO9001 and ISO45001, and dedicated to delivering safe and quality services to their customers. www.sparkpowercorp.com

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Power Transformers

Remote Monitoring

Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, Inc. Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, Inc. (PTTI) is a minority-owned power transformer manufacturer that produces a total range of transformer sizes from 5MVA through 600MVA. Since 1929, PTTI has been designing and building a variety of core-form transformer configurations including 34.5kV generator step-up, 345kV and large OLTC autotransformers, zig-zag, grounding, shunt reactor, mobile, and threephase voltage regulating transformers.

Leosphere, a Vaisala Company The IEC-Compliant WindCube suite of lidars provides accurate, dependable wind data for every phase of a wind project, onshore and offshore, in both simple and complex terrain: Wind Resource Assessment Power Performance Testing Yaw Alignment Continuous wind measurement. With WindCube, users can improve bankability and project success, increase efficiency and operational continuity, and streamline crucial tasks, with affordable accuracy. www.leosphere.com

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Leosphere, a Vaisala Company The WindCube Nacelle lidar enables operators to efficiently and accurately assess and verify performance to ensure maximum power output. It is widely accepted for contractual and operational power performance testing (PPT) and has been proven to dramatically reduce operational cost while increasing efficiency.

Suitable for any turbine type and rotor diameter, WindCube Nacelle’s measurement range of up to 700m provides a complete picture of the onshore and offshore wind profile with accuracy and reliability. www.leosphere.com

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Yokogawa The Carbex i-BRUSH system utilizes integrated sensors in the carbon brush, linking to an external control unit, which enables authorized users to check brush condition anytime, anywhere. Operating conditions are uploaded to the cloud and can be displayed on any smart device or PC. With knowledge of remaining brush life, the future maintenance can easily be planned to secure uptime.

Yokogawa’s Renewable Energy Data and Intelligence (REDI) Solution is a comprehensive “sensor-to-enterprise” solution. Engineered specifically for renewable power assets, REDI enables efficient and reliable operation of energy systems while integrating and managing distributed energy resources (DERs) in today’s dynamic grid environment. Real-time monitoring and control mitigates the impact of unplanned events and allows proactive management of grid resources. Accurate forecasting allows users to navigate peak load and volatile pricing periods. A complex and mixed asset environment requires a complete “sensor-to-enterprise” capability providing a single window view to maximize portfolio value while reducing costs and mitigating risks.

www.ohiocarbon.com

www.yokogawa.com

Ohio Carbon Industries, Inc.

Rescue and Safety Training

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CICB Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB) has offered training and consultation to the lifting and rigging industry since 1969. CICB’s programs extend to the onshore and offshore wind industry, with multiple courses covering lifting operations in the construction, maintenance, and decommissioning of wind farms. Their flagship program, Wind Service Advanced Rigging with Lift Planning, is specifically designed for those seeking advanced training in planning and rigging safe loads on wind farms. CICB sits on ACP’s Wind Workforce Standards Committee and is involved in the development of lifting and rigging standards in the industry. www.cicb.com/wind

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Restoration Nouvelle Hauteur, Inc. Nouvelle Hauteur is an organization of professional instructors who specialize in providing fall protection, rescue, rope access (SPRAT), confined spaces, and tower rigging training in both English and French. As a certified Global Wind Organization (GWO) training provider offering their suite of Basic Safety Training courses, they are committed to protecting renewable energy workers from both the seen and unforeseen risks related to working at heights and confined spaces. Their courses are offered at their training center in Montréal, as well as on-site. www.nouvellehauteur.com/en

AmePower AmePower is a Florida based engineering company offering solutions to reliably repair, overhaul, or modernize any wind turbine converter by adding current technology without compromising any of the OEM’s FIT/ FORM/FUNCTION specifications. www.amepower.com/wind-power

TEAM-1 Academy, Inc. TEAM-1 Academy, Inc. specializes in training for Working at Heights/ Fall Protection, Confined Space, HazMat/Spill Response, many forms of Rescue, and much more. They provide Professional Safety and Rescue Training, Equipment Sales + Service + Inspections, and Consulting Services for the renewable energy sector, utilities, energy sector, Fortune 500 companies, industry, construction, health care, fire services, police, EMS, military, MOE, government, and numerous others.

ELECTRIC MATERIALS COMPANY Supplier to OEMs, aftermarket, and wind farm owners.

◊ Reverse-engineering capabilities ◊ Slip Ring Assemblies (brass and steel rings)

www.team1academy.com

◊ Copper busbar ◊ Copper earthing clamps/cable clamps ◊ Copper and copper-alloy extrusions, castings, and forgings

In-house engineering, quality, and metallurgical support.

◊ AC rotors, DC commutators, and DC busbar systems ◊ CNC machining and plating to customers’ specifications. ◊ ISO 9001:2015 certified

800-356-2211 North American Clean Energy

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2022 wind buyers guide Safety Equipment | Fall Protection

AREPA AREPA is a company providing damage assessment and equipment restoration, as well as total reconditioning of wind turbines following incidents such as fire, soot damage and corrosion, oil and coolant contamination from leaks and spills, flooding, and seawater contamination, as well as other forms of contamination, corrosion development, or damage. They have undertaken projects in more than 60 countries worldwide, and their representatives are on 24-hour standby to reduce time lost and ensure business continuity. www.arepa.com

Light when you need it Aircraft Detection Lighting Systems

3S Lift The 3S Lift Climb Auto System is a single technician ladder-mounted lift that eliminates the physical and mental strain of climbing. It features safety control switches on both handles and a remote mode for the easy transport of tools. The collapsible footboards make for rapid evacuation in the event of an emergency. The Climb Auto System offers independent Fall Arresters for the operator and the system itself, providing utmost safety. The Climb Auto System can be easily retrofitted to almost any wind turbine, often in 8 hours or less. Because it is mounted to the existing ladder, the installation typically requires no changes to the wind turbine structures. It is CE, UL, ANSI, OSHA certified, and has been installed in over 50,000 towers worldwide. The Climb Auto System is a safe and cost-effective way to ascend a tower and lets technicians keep their minds on the job and not on the climb. www.3slift.com/climbauto

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Night when you don’t Radar-Activated Obstruction Lighting

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Dakota Riggers From tool lanyards and tie-off points to holsters and pouches, Dakota Riggers stocks a full selection of 3M tool tethering products. With the recent publication of the ANSI/SEA 121-2018 Dropped Objects Standard, fall protection for tools is quickly becoming a necessity in the wind industry in order to protect those working below. www.dakotariggers.com

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GME Supply GME Supply provides fall protection, tools, tool tethering solutions, anchorage, rigging, PPE, and gear for at-height workers. Their Gear Experts offer timely service and expertise. They have locations around the United States available for same day shipping, local and curbside delivery, and in store pickup.

Specializing in fall protection climber kits, vertical systems, customized tool kits, and complete tool tethering solutions. www.gme.com

Sterling Rope The WorkPro embodies an 11.0mm static rope core/sheath made from nylon/polyester which makes for balanced elongation in the core and sheath so they share the load evenly. This makes the WorkPro strong while retaining a small, but important, amount of elongation. Certified to NFPA 1983: Technical and CE EN 1891: Type A. www.sterlingrope.com

Survitec Survitec, HeliPPE, and Hansen Protection have joined forces to protect their clients with advanced safety and survival technology. From air to sea, their solutions help protect offshore workers during offshore transfer or on the turbine throughout the lifecycle of the wind farm. Comprehensive solutions include immersion suits, lifejackets, height safety, firefighting equipment and systems, liferafts, and emergency descent devices. Rental and purchase options available. www.survitecgroup.com

SKYLOTEC The new SKYLOTEC CLAW Vertical Fall Arrest Cable Sleeve is designed to fit a wide variety of wire ropes and travel along the vertical system while providing fall arrest when needed. Engineered to fit 3/8 and 5/16-inch wire rope, this high quality, lightweight stainless-steel device travels smoothly up and down the vertical system without hanging up. The redundant safety features reduce the risk of improper installation and unsafe situations. The CLAW is independently tested to meets ANSI A14.3-08, CSA Z259.2.5-17 and OSHA requirements. www.skylotec.com

SECURE CRITICAL BOLTED JOINTS HEICO-LOCK® Wedge Lock Washers

HEICO-TEC® Tension Nuts

Wind, Solar, Energy Storage Tech—HEICO Fastening Systems has precise, proven and reliable solutions to ensure critical bolted joints stay secured under dynamic loads, thermal extremes, high vibration environments and tight spaces.

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2022 wind buyers guide Safety Work Apparel

KEEN Utility The new Kansas City from KEEN Utility pushes the boundaries of what a work sneaker can do. Highly versatile, light on weight, and loaded with performance features, the Kansas City seamlessly transitions between indoor and outdoor work. The Kansas City utilizes KEEN.BELLOWS Flex technology, an ergonomically engineered system designed to offer multidirectional flexion making bending, squatting, kneeling, and knee-down work easy. Other product highlights include a KEEN.ReGEN performance cushioning midsole that returns 50% more energy than standard EVA foam, as well as an oil- and slip-resistant, non-marking outsole tread design for optimal traction. Additional safety features of this medium-duty boot include asymmetrical carbon fiber toes that are 15% lighter than steel, KONNECTFIT heel-capture system to lock the heel down for sure-footed stability, and a completely non-metallic construction combined with EH rated protection underfoot from live electrical circuits. The new Kansas City is available in low, mid-height, and mid-height waterproof styles for men. www.keenutility.com

Thrive Workwear Thrive Workwear’s protective work apparel has been providing solutions to the wind industry for nearly 10 years. Their line-up of clothing includes Flame Resistant work pants, FR work shirts, FR base layers, and FR outerwear designed specifically for wind technicians and construction workers. Their work pants feature full-time knee protection built-in with patented SQUISH pad technology. www.thriveworkwear.com

TrueWerk

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For forty years, AREPA has evaluated and restored damaged technical equipment of all kinds. The work we do reduces business interruption and saves money. It also promotes a sustainable future, as every piece of restored equipment is one less item in a landfill. At AREPA we view protecting the environment as a responsibility, and invite you to join with us as we look to the next forty years.

The T2 WerkPant is a soft-shell work pant made from a double woven nylon/polyester blend with 4-way stretch and a DWR coating. These pants boast an incredibly durable outer surface with a soft next to skin feel inside. Combined with functional pocketing and doublestitched seams, these pants are built for work. Product highlights include four-way stretch fabric moves with the wearer without added bulk, Durable Water Repellant (DWR) repels stains, rain, snow, and wind while working in any type of weather, gusseted crotch improves mobility and durability, double-stitch seams increase durability, multiple pockets including zippered and top-opening cell phone pocket and hip and thigh stash pockets, and riveted pocket corners reinforce stress points. Truewerk’s T2 WerkPants are available online in five different color options. www.truewerk.com

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Sectionalizing Cabinets

Signs, Tags, & Markers

Nordic Fiberglass Inc. The ND-683054-MG-PA71-X-X is Nordic’s “Workhorse” for three phase 3 and 4 pt. 35kV 600Amp deadbreak sectionalizing cabinets for Wind Farm Collection Systems. This cabinet is made of Rust free fiberglass construction and stainless-steel hardware. Nordic can supply and install up three, 3 or 4 pt. 35kV 600A junctions from various manufacturers with U-straps if requested by the customer. PA71 mounting plate has six movable above parking stands to park stand-offs or feed throughs. Nordic recommends the optional CSB-6830 cable support bracket system for holding cables in place and cable clamps. 18" or 36" high extensions available for cables requiring a greater cable bending radii. www.nordicfiberglass.com

Tech Products, Inc.

Security Systems

Tech Products, Inc. provides signs, tags, and markers for wind farms.

The Everlast brand has been used by on shore and off shore for safety signage. Its unique design makes it impervious to salt spray, UV abuse, and extreme temperature changes.

Three-D cable markers are suitable for marking electrical cable and underground conduit. Their line marker brand lets all land owners know where cable is buried and protects it from being disturbed.

Midwest Security Products Midwest Security Products offers electronic locks and mechanical key systems for energy applications such as gates, sectionalizing cabinets, towers, turbine access, and O&M buildings. Medeco XT and ABLOY CLIQ systems provide access control for remote applications. Digital records give accurate data to support CIP compliance. Key cabinets, security lockers, and asset security cabinets protect and track important keys and equipment such as radios, tablets, tools, and more. National service network with over 3000 field technicians and an internal support team. Complete system support and end user training as well as a wide variety of custom products.

www.techproducts.com

www.mwspi.com

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2022 wind buyers guide Software Supplier BluWave-ai BladeEdge BladeEdge offers a customized approach to blade inspection data and analytics through EDDIE, an artificial intelligence (AI) engine designed to process, identify, and manage inspection data automatically. Regardless of which method chosen for capturing data, or who is used for inspections, BladeEdge can leverage EDDIE to deliver a solution. EDDIE’s valuable insights inform strategic initiatives and revenue-generating activities. BladeEdge helps users minimize efficiency loss, stop drowning in data, and maximize time. www.bladeedge.net

BluWave-ai offers an AI-enabled software-as-a-service (SaaS) for rapid deployment with a low upfront cost and immediate operating savings while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The platform consumes data from grid IoT devices (sensors, meters) and delivers real-time dispatch commands. It is predictive, performing analytics on incoming data, discovering patterns, and improving as it operates and adapting to changing situations. BluWave-ai leverages industry standards to ensure interoperability with SCADA and IoT devices, weather inputs, planned schedules, event signals, market pricing, and performance objectives. www.bluwave-ai.com

Esri The ArcGIS Platform offers unique capabilities for applying location-based analytics to business practices. Combine multiple data sources to build advanced maps, visualizations, and analyses to identify patterns, make predictions, and answer business questions. Collaborate and share projects within the organization, online, and through mobile apps. A single authoritative source for accurate and up to date information accessible anywhere, anytime, and on any device. www.esri.com

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Indji Systems

SkySpecs

The Indji Watch solution partners with and delivers data from trusted and reliable sources to provide users with accurate real-time weather alerts, and hourly-updating forecasts.

Their Plan of Day/Week dashboard will help quickly identify rapidly changing weather at-a-glance, allowing users to be proactive in mitigating potential impacts to the operation and employee safety. From a system-wide overview right down to an individual asset, Indji Watch will ensure that their clients have a reliable picture of what the weather will be doing in the near future, the possible impact it may have to the assets, and analytic capabilities to what happened in the past.

Horizon powered by SkySpecs is digital asset management for wind energy optimization. Their suite of software was built to unlock better decision-making capabilities, higher levels of automation, and more transparency at every level of the organization. Horizon will streamline full-scale repair projects, manage financial portfolios, provide AI predictive maintenance, and mission-critical KPIs that support and inform critical decisions within one collaborative platform. Users can manage and make sense of their data in SkySpecs’ central repository of reporting software and collaboration tools.

www.indjiwatch.com

www.skyspecs.com

EINPART Einpart is Your One Stop Shop and supplier of onshore and offshore wind farm construction and O&M

Meteodyn METEODYN UNIVERSE is a modular, flexible, and collaborative wind power software suite. From A to Z, it answers to many stages of a wind farm project and up to its exploitation. It is composed of 5 interconnected software to design, analyze, optimize a wind farm project, or improve the performance of an existing one. Users can either install one or several of the software that constitute it: GCS, a quick mesoscale data provider; WDA, an intuitive software to analyze and complete wind data; WT, an accurate and quick wind resource assessment software; WFO, an exhaustive wind farm optimization software; and WPA, a wind farm performance analysis software for diagnostics. www.meteodyn.com

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Einpart has an extensive network of suppliers including key partnerships in Europe and throughout the world that allow us to source hard to find wind turbine parts and products. Our suppliers include Petzl, Tractel, Skylotec, Stahlwille, Gedore, Teng Tools, alkitronic, Texas Controls, Enerpac, Quantec Signals, Danhydra, Norwolf Tools, Powermaster, Lund & Sorenson, Hoyer Motors, Dokka Fasteners, Elpress, Cotes, and many more.

Please contact us today to request a quote.

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2022 wind buyers guide SparkCognition The Ensemble platform is an AI-powered asset management platform for clean energy from SparkCognition. It leverages renewable energy industry expertise, coded into their software, to detect sub-optimal energy production and alert staff to the situation before costs mount, resulting in increased ROI. The Ensemble platform’s predictive AI helps to optimize logistics, improve planning, perform condition-based maintenance, prevent failures, quickly identify underperforming assets, and ensure the implementation of corrective action. The Ensemble platform can be seamlessly integrated in as little as 4-6 weeks, using existing hardware, sensors, and data streams.

Testing | Inspection Services

www.sparkcognition.com

MISTRAS Group, Inc. WindESCo WindESCo combines wind domain expertise and AI. The company’s technology monitors and analyzes high-resolution wind turbine data through patented algorithms. The algorithms help customers find and fix anomalies in wind turbines and then drive Annual Energy Production (AEP) and revenue gains. Their next generation product enhances wind plant optimization through a system approach, enabling closed-loop automation for plant-wide production gains of 3-5%. www.windesco.com

Steel Plate Supplier

MISTRAS Group is a OneSource provider of wind energy asset protection solutions. Their integrated approach to blade management includes inspection, maintenance, and remote monitoring to maximize uptime and performance for blades, towers, and transformers. They offer a variety of access and drone capabilities, enabling safe at-height asset protection for onshore and offshore equipment. MISTRAS’ portfolio of solutions includes non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection, complex laminate and coating repairs, light mechanical service, general repair support, fleetwide condition monitoring, lab materials testing, and root cause analysis. www.mistrasgroup.com

Leeco Steel Leeco Steel stocks and sells steel plate, maintaining a large inventory of carbon, high strength low alloy and alloy steel plate coming from worldwide mills. Founded in 1882, Leeco has 11 strategically located distribution centers in North America that are stocked with high quantities of carbon and heat-treated steel plate, and also supplies large-quantity commodity products to companies around the world via its trading division. Leeco introduced Leeco Pro as a value-added service in 2021, which gives customers the ability to place and manage orders online, 24/7. www.leecosteel.com

Q-Lab Corporation Q-Lab designs and manufactures standard test substrates as well as weathering, light stability, and corrosion testers. In addition, contract test services which include accelerated laboratory testing are available at Q-Lab Florida, Q-Lab Arizona, Q-Lab Deutschland, and Q-Lab China. Outdoor exposure testing for weathering, lightfastness, and corrosion are available at Q-Lab Florida and Q-Lab Arizona. www.q-lab.com

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Tools

AcraDyne AcraDyne’s Gen IV Critical Bolting Platform is an advanced bolting system. HT Series tools from AcraDyne are electric, high-torque bolting tools that provide accuracy, speed, and safety. The iEC controller/tool system measures traceable, dynamic torque directly at the square drive. The built-in transducer ensures accurate torque values. The Gen IV platform provides an additional level of operator safety and ergonomics when combined with AcraDyne’s Dual-Lever or Angle HT Nutrunners. AcraDyne’s HT tools deliver high speeds in torque ranges 50 to 17,000Nm. The ergonomic, robust design includes five handle configurations. These tools are designed and made in the USA. www.aimco-global.com

Einpart Einpart supports construction and O&M phases, providing OEM replacement parts and consumables for scheduled maintenance for Vestas, GE, Siemens Gamesa, Suzlon, and other turbine manufacturers. Their global supplier network allows competitive pricing for a variety of products including hoisting bags, climbing gear and PPE, hand tools and service kits, FAA lights, hydraulic tensioners, wrenches, and pumps, electric torque wrenches, turning gear and other specialty tools, rigging, oils and greases, filters, and many other specialty items. www.einpart.com

Enerpac Enerpac provides specialized tools and technology for the construction, transportation, installation, and maintenance of wind turbines. www.enerpac.com

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Greenlee | HD Electric Fluke Corporation The Fluke 393 FC CAT III 1500V True-rms Clamp Meter with iFlex is a 1500V CAT III, IP54 rated, thin jaw clamp meter. With its CAT III 1500V / CAT IV 600V safety rating, the 393 FC provides safety for work in dc environments up to 1500V, like solar arrays, wind power, electric railways, and datacenter battery banks for uninterruptible power supplies. The thin jaw allows it to be used in combiner boxes, inverters, and tight spaces making it suitable for solar energy applications. It measures up to 1500Vdc, 1000Vac and up to 999.9A dc or ac through the clamp jaw. The included iFlex flexible current probe extends ac current measurements up to 2500A.

Greenlee / HD Electric provides the industry with a complete range of quality and dependable products to test, measure, and control electric power. They offer an extensive line of products that improve the safety and quality of utility work practices. www.greenlee.com

www.fluke.com

Composite Tooling for Windmill Blades

Large Scale • High Quality • Price Competitive On-time Delivery

ITH Bolting Technology ITH is a company focused on tension and torque bolting solutions for all stages of the wind turbine life cycle from factory, transport, construction, and O&M. The O&M line of tooling features their lightweight and compact Micro-MAX pump in battery-powered or corded 110V remote versions.

This pump is compatible with their tensioners and torque wrenches (DRS/DKS) to provide a simple and flexible solution for service crews. Additional battery-powered pump options are available for dual-line hydraulic torque wrenches type CX/D-Flex.

ITH offers a full range of tension and torque tooling to meet the varying needs of customers. www.ith.com

Patterns, Molds, Plugs Precision 5-axis machining Composite Fabrication Engineering Services

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McCann Equipment, Ltd. McCann Equipment Ltd. is a multi-branch Canadian industrial tool distributor, specializing in the sale, service, and rental of torque and tensioning products. Their services include the repair, calibration, and certification of torque tools (manual, electric, pneumatic, hydraulic), transducers, and testers. Additionally, they certify air pressure gauges and hydraulic gauges as well as tension calibration testers (Skidmore). Each of the company’s branch offices is ISO 17025 accredited. The scope and accreditation for each is available on their website. www.torquetools.com

Norwolf Tool Works, Inc. Norwolf offers a full range of manual and hydraulic hand tools for any and all bolting applications. The Norwolf Missing Link torque multiplier fits into tightly confined areas and is used in the wind industry for generator feet and yaw pucks. www.norwolf.com

Stahlwille Tools, LLC STAHLWILLE MANOSKOP 730 QUICK series is a time proof torque wrench with long term accuracy and no need to reset to zero due to the wear resistant NO-Coil spring mechanism. Just by simply pressing and sliding with their fingers, the user can quickly and effortlessly set the desired torque value. With modular design of head piece, swapping from ratchet drive to crowfoot or box end is as easy as release and plug-in. Thanks to the patented design, there’s no need to disassemble the unit for bringing it back in tolerance during calibration, as the adjustment points are easily accessible on the housing. www.stahlwille-americas.com

Tower Foundations

Wind Secure, inc.

Almita Piling, Inc. Almita provides the design, manufacture, and install of helical piles. Their team of project management professionals, geo-technical engineers, and structural engineers allows Almita to analyze their client’s foundation challenges and recommend effective solutions.

Grip Tight Anchor Bolt Covers are specifically designed for protecting wind turbine anchor bolts, nuts, and washers from corrosion. Made from high quality polypropylene, UV package included, three sizes available, easy to install, removable, reusable. Made in the USA. U.S. Patent #8,002,508

www.almita.com

www.windsecure.com

Where Engineering Meets Passion

LED Technology Dimming Capability GPS Synchronization Solar Powered Temporary Lighting ADLS/Aircraft Detection Lighting System Infrared NVIS/Night Vision Imaging Systems Compatibility www.itl-llc.com

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2022 wind buyers guide Transportation | Logistics

Anderson Trucking Services (ATS) ATS, a worldwide transportation and project management provider, executes the many logistical elements of multifaceted and often multimodal energy projects. ATS also specializes in the physical transport of the oversized and over-dimensional loads that come with them. Having safely moved more than 215,000 wind components since 2003, ATS currently provides transportation solutions for approximately one-third of North America’s wind projects annually. With 65 years of experience in the transportation industry, ATS is a third generation familyowned company headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota. www.atsinc.com

Doleco USA, Inc. Doleco USA provides a full range of products in the areas of lifting equipment, slings, ropes, and load securing technologies. They produce a wide range of steel, textile, or composite products. On request, they will design and produce custom-made lifting solutions. www.doleco-usa.com

C.H. Robinson Project Logistics C.H. Robinson Project Logistics has experience in developing and executing successful logistics plans for the transportation and management of heavy-lift and over-dimensional wind turbine equipment - from pick-up to final site. After a proactive analysis of all requirements, they help their clients develop solutions and contingency plans to help ensure shipping schedules are consistently met. They offer several services, including: detailed route planning; part/full charters; aircraft chartering and emergency rush air freight; accurate documentation; timely status reports; and consulting services for complex letters of credit and bid documents. Their experienced team of professionals is available onsite at global locations to manage the successful completion of technically demanding projects. www.chrobinson.com

CN CN offers rail and transload services for dimensional loads and heavy equipment, supporting industries such as the wind industry, oil and gas, power generation, construction, and mining. Their network runs across North America from West to East, South from the Gulf coast into northern regions of Canada, and with direct access to strategic ports in the Great Lakes. They extend their reach by working with connecting carriers, partner shortlines, ports, and other parties to develop efficient routes, providing solutions for loading, offloading and marshalling their customers’ freight.

Emmert International Emmert International provides engineered transportation and rigging services specializing in wind components, both on and off highway. www.emmertintl.com

Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft Goldhofer offers a range of vehicles for transporting wind turbines and power plant components: extendible flatbed or semitrailers, lowbed semitrailers, heavy-duty combinations with tower adapters or vessel decks, trailing combinations for transporting blades, blade transport devices, and blade tip lifting devices as well as modules with and without hydrostatic drive for heavy components.

Goldhofer offers suitable and economical vehicle configuration for both onshore and offshore wind farms. Goldhofer provides vehicle technology, all-round service and expertise, and professional project engineering for every situation. www.goldhofer.com

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Logisticus Projects Group Logisticus Group specializes in energy logistics, project management, storage, civil engineering, and technology.

Logisticus Group’s processes, technology solutions, personnel, and business model deliver a predictable, controlled, efficient, and expedited project. Their customized services are designed to de-risk their clients’ projects, while providing a white glove level of service. www.logisticusgroup.com

Port Milwaukee

Port of Lake Charles More than 1500 wind turbines blades have been handled with careful, capable efficiency by the Port of Lake Charles in Louisiana. The nation’s No. 11 deepwater port, centrally located on the U.S. Gulf Coast, with ship channel access, the Port of Lake Charles is an emerging U.S. hub for handling blades of all sizes. Because of growing demand from domestic buyers and global shippers, the port has expanded its service to handle tower sections and associated components as well. The Port’s on-site rail system and adjacent interstate access offer prompt handling and transport to mid-America and beyond. www.portlc.com

Breakbulk and project cargo handling port offering with multimodal logistics including shipping, rail, and truck. Positioned on the western shores of Lake Michigan and strategically located in the industrial center of the US. Access to international markets via the St. Lawrence Seaway system and the Gulf of Mexico via the Mississippi River inland system. Quality cargo management services and efficient terminal handling resources provided by highly-trained, safety oriented staff with a focus on superior customer support. www.portmilwaukee.com

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Port of Vancouver USA To support transportation of wind energy components, the port has two Liebherr mobile harbor cranes that can lift 140-MT each and 210-MT in tandem, a multi-purpose crane with 51-MT capacity, and crane operators certified in tandem and engineered lifts. Stevedoring equipment includes trailers and reach-stackers to efficiently move cargo. They have over 100 acres of laydown space and their completed rail expansion project triples capacity and increases velocity on the mainline by 40%. www.portvanusa.com

Transportation Partners and Logistics Currently serving a variety of OEMs, project developers, and supply companies, TP&L provides logistics and transportation management for a variety of industries across the entire supply chain. Since 2012, TP&L’s one-stop-shop for logistics and management solutions has assisted more than 75 wind farms, multiple oil/gas drilling projects, and agriculture throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. TP&L’s team of in-house engineers are top-load certified and ready to take the lead when it comes to any logistical needs. From port to pad they deliver economically, safely, and on time. www.tpandl.com

Thrustmaster of Texas, Inc. Thrustmaster is a 36 year old designer and manufacturer of marine propulsion systems and dynamic positioning systems for vessels of all types and applications. Thrustmaster operates out of its 300,000 sq/ft climate controlled thruster and waterjet manufacturing facility at its world headquarters in Houston. Thrustmaster designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems for offshore wind turbine installation vessels, maintenance vessels, feeder barges, crew transfer vessels, fast supply vessels, cable lay, dredge, rock dumping, survey, and dive support vessels. www.thrustmaster.net

Wind Assessment | Forecasting

Global Weather Corporation Global Weather Corporation (GWC) is a Colorado-based weather data innovator, formed to commercialize technology from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). GWC’s WindWX service is built on a foundation of high-accuracy NCAR technology to enable reliable monitoring and prediction of wind energy, including power production. Typical users are utilities, energy traders, farm operators, farm maintenance crews, and transmission operators. Data are provided every 15 minutes to 168 hours in machine-readable and user-display formats, and can integrate farm/turbine data when available. www.globalweathercorp.com

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Wind Turbine Manufacturer (Over 100kW)

BarberWind Turbines, LLC The BWT800kW is a mid-sized wind turbine designed especially for remote or isolated grid applications where the customer is dependent on a diesel system. The built-in lifting system eliminates the need for a giant crane for installation and allows the turbine to be lowered in advance of severe weather or a hurricane. This turbine utilizes 1216 airfoil blades that are 5ft long each. Nineteen blades are strung along each of 64 steel cable spokes. The small blades make it possible to ship the entire turbine in standard shipping containers. When in the upright position the turbine is 330ft tall and will power a farm, factory, or neighborhood of about 300 homes. www.barberwind.com

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Goldwind Americas Goldwind’s GW165/5.2 - 5.6MW Permanent Magnet Direct Drive wind turbine featuring Goldwind’s EFARM LiDAR Assisted turbine control includes front-mounted LiDAR wind measurement technology which captures the dynamic wind flow of the turbine in a real-time control system for use in advanced control algorithms that optimize the turbine performance, load, and other characteristics. This significantly reduces the unit’s load, while improving its generation capacity. www.goldwindamericas.com

Yaw, Pitch & Blade Sensors

Phoenix Contact The Blade Intelligence load monitoring system (RM-S) can provide data on adverse factors affecting wind turbine operation. The robust and cost-efficient sensor technology simplifies and shortens the commissioning of the measuring unit. Four strain gauge sensors mounted on the roots of each wind turbine rotor blade provide information on tensile and torsional loads. With these, a long-term record of the wear, relevant wind load on the blade, as well as important system adjustments can be monitored in real time. This makes it possible to optimize system efficiency and minimize bearing and material load. Control data is made available via the shared compact evaluation unit, which improves the operation and recording of the load conditions.

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