Smart Solutions & Upgrades

Our Smart Solutions are not just limited to rotary applications, we have previously designed and manufactured intelligent induction based power systems for the marine industry and easy-to-change and service encoder systems for renewable power. 

Smart rotary solutions like Condition Monitoring, Performance Analysis and Wear Detection can be implemented into your rotary application.

Our design and R&D department has the ability to work in partnership with any new project to offer support and advice where appropriate.  Variations and examples of previous slip ring and brushgear smart solutions include:  

• Condition Monitoring
• Performance Analysis
• Wear Detection 
• Plug and Play easy Retrofits
• Real-time Data Transmission
• Induction, Contactless Technology

Through working closely with wind farm owners we are constantly wanting to understand the maintenance challenges associated with certain components and always seek to improve service engineers experiences where possible.

A recent improvement found was on the encoder mount for the Vestas Mk7 Power slip ring.  From speaking with wind turbine technicians, it was found that the encoders did not last as long as the slip rings:

“The encoder would alarm the SCADA system and need to be replaced. The glue bonding the encoder to the shaft would melt under high temperatures and no longer remain true to the shaft.” Wind Turbine Technician

This would have to be removed with force (if removed at all). To overcome this issue, we developed an over-moulded shaft to serve as a new encoder drive which can easily be replaced and then re-machined as part of a refurb. This prevents damage of the slip ring during encoder removal and gives a greater chance of success when the slip ring eventually requires refurbishment saving more money for the customer.

Read our MK7 Upgrade Ebook