The patented load bearing system helps to reliably meet the requirements of applications with high peak loads. The evaluation of its data also facilitates the predictive maintenance. In addition, some acceptance procedures require the use of load receptors, which were previously not an integral part of the drive system and were therefore associated with serious disadvantages. The new integrated load bearing system allows Bonfiglioli - for the first time in the market - to deploy a mechanically elegant, technically excellent and low maintenance solution in any environment. With the load sensor from Bonfiglioli it will be possible to monitor each individual yaw and pitch drive. This way potential problems can be identified and repaired faster, before the failure of the wind turbine occurs.

The second new solution of Bonfiglioli is an external torque limiter, deployed in the worm gear as an easily and quickly replaceable insert. Therefore, the entire transmission does not need to be replaced, which has previously always been necessary. Bonfiglioli is therefore presenting a novelty in the market, which significantly reduces downtime in the case of stopping the transmission of wind turbines when peak torque has been reached and reduces maintenance costs.

The new drive solutions from Bonfiglioli provide many benefits for modern wind turbine production. "With the two new products, our customers have the option to monitor gearbox behaviour and reduce the operating costs," explains Fausto Carboni, CEO Business at Bonfiglioli. This is also an excellent solution for wind turbines which are ten years old or older.

SOURCE BONFIGLIOLI RIDUTTORI S.p.A.