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Spin doctors

29 June, 2012 · Business

A wind farm in Galicia, northwestern Spain.

Engineering company Sincro Mecánica helps to make sure ageing turbines stay productive at Spain’s leading wind farms. In Spain, many wind farms are situated in remote, rugged, mountainous terrain, where generators are subjected to harsh environmental conditions. Improved pitch technology – the ability to alter the angle of the blades to deal with variable wind speed and power demands – places increasing strain on turbine powertrains, as does the installation of...

Going with the wind

23 September, 2009 Business ·

Finnish Moventas has wind in its sails. Net sales have more than doubled in three years as wind energy has...

WIND ASSISTANCE

10 March, 2009 Technology ·

As the market in wind turbines grows, so does the demand for large bearings that offer reliable, long-term operation with...

Tyres reincarnated

5 September, 2005 Business ·

The Van Aarsen company began half a century ago, manufacturing a traditional Dutch watermill. Today, as well as being a...

VCP boosts performance

6 March, 2003 Business ·

A Brazilian paper producer discovers the benefits of SKF’s integrated maintenance solutions contract. In 1999, Votorantim Celulose e Papel (VCP), one...

Vibration analysis at your finger tips

2 March, 2003 News ·

MicroVibe™ is the latest portable vibration test and measurement instrument from SKF. Low-cost, compact and lightweight, it is an advanced vibration...