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2020 wind buyers guide Ernst Schad GmbH Ernst Schad GmbH, gear producer in Dortmund, Germany, is an independent producer of gear components for the main wind turbine gearbox. They have more than 20 years experience in the production of gears for the original gearbox makers, as well as to service companies. They can produce gears according to customer drawings or reverse engineer according to their customer’s sample. Producing planetary as well as helical stage, and up to module 45 and 8000 ton single item weight. www.ernst-schad.com Milwaukee Machine Works Milwaukee Machine Works is a North American manufac- turer of wind turbine parts including, housings, torque arms, and gearboxes. MMW’s machining of wind turbine gear boxes, torque arms, armature housings, and compo- nents spans close to two decades. They have the solution, technology, and machining expertise to satisfy their custom- er’s stringent requirements. Their Leitz CMM also provides quality inspection capabilities for complex and large parts. www.milwaukeemachineworks.com Generators | Maintenance & Repair Services Helwig Carbon Products, Inc. Helwig Carbon is a manufacturer of carbon brushes, brush holders, and quick disconnect fittings for wind turbine generators. They offer complete wind generator upgrades for longer service life. They also make a wind pitch motor bearing protection kit designed to protect pitch motors from premature bearing failure. www.helwigcarbon.com SGL Gelter SGL Gelter is a worldwide manufacturer and provider of carbon brushes for wind power. Their brushes for wind are now installed around the world in generators, pitch control, lighting protection, and protection of main shaft and bearing. RC 54 is a specific grade for the extreme environments found in wind turbines and has been designed to increase the lifetime of the brush. www.sglcarbon.com Large Wind Turbine Manufacturer (Over 100kW) Goldwind Americas Goldwind’s latest GW 4S MW Permanent Magnet Direct-Drive (PMDD) series of turbines now features a 4.5MW rated capac- ity with a 155-meter rotor. The smart wind turbine designed for international markets and IEC wind classes IIC / IIB. The 4.5MW turbine is a direct evolution of Goldwind’s portfolio of wind turbine generators that offer high energy production, smart controls, and availability. www.goldwindamericas.com 34 NOVEMBER•DECEMBER2019 /// www.nacleanenergy.com