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2020 wind buyers guide Adhesives, Sealants & Surface Treatment Mankiewicz Coatings Mankiewicz’s two new advanced coatings products maintain turbine blade surfaces for optimal performance and efficiency. BladeRep5 is a fast setting putty that dries in one hour with the same profile-building and sandability traits of other Mankiewicz surfacing putties. And Mankiewicz’s new ALEXIT Leading Edge Protection single- coat only requires one-coat application and provides substantial cost savings thanks to less application time. Field testing has proved significantly longer product performance. Mankiewicz’s coatings also meet the requirements of the cosmetic blade maintenance market. www.bladerep.com Sika Corporation Sika Wind Repair solutions help turbines get back on line quickly and efficiently. SikaForce-7800 series fast-sanding surface fillers can be applied in a broad range of temperatures between 40°F to 90°F effectively extending the repair season. The fast 30 minute curing time allows for quick sanding time character- istics and finishing. Sikadur Blade Repair Kits are fast curing epoxy resin systems for structural laminating repairs. Sikadur Blade Repair Kits are GL approved and can reach OEM specified performance as little as 30 minutes.There is no special equip- ment required. Sika Wind Repair products are available in easy, ready-to-use packag- ing so there is no field mixing required. www.sikaindustry.com/wind Aluminum Extrusion & Metal Fabrication Sotek With 35 years of experience, Sotek manufactures precision stators and rotors for demanding highly specified applications in wind power generators. Sotek stamps and laser cuts electrical steel laminations using in-house equipment and tooling. They manufacture vent plates, end plates, stator bars, and related components to meet the increasing specifications of the wind industry serving all of North America and beyond from their Buffalo, NY facility. Sotek’s skilled team of manufacturing and assembly techni- cians effectively utilize stamping, notching, stacking, pressing, welding, thermal shaft insertion, robotics, manual and CNC machin- ing, and a variety of value added services to increase efficiency and streamline the process. Additionally, Sotek’s supply chain partners provide value to suit the unique demands of each project. www.sotek.com Anchor Bolts | Fastening Systems Cooper & Turner Cooper & Turner is a manufacturer of high quality, high strength, safety critical, large diameter (M16 to M100) hex bolts, double ended studs, and thread rod. Employing automation (including in process NDT inspec- tion) and robotics results in high quality and consistent products, having full lot trace- ability, for supplying the global wind turbine market, OEM’s, and major tiers as well. Recently opening an anchor bolt manufactur- ing plant in Pueblo, CO., they use 100% USA material and manufacturing, producing anchor bolts to ASTM A615 Grade 75 and Grade 90, plus ASTM A722 Grade 150, with all acces- sories (nuts, washers, and PVC sleeves), with bolt caps and grease optional. All assemblies are tested in a USA independent lab. www.cooperandturner-usa.com Fastenal Fastenal Manufacturing services customers in the wind energy industry by providing MRO fasteners as well as OEM parts to the original equipment/parts manufacturers, construction sites, and operating wind farms. Fastenal Manufacturing meets wind-specific material specifications of A615 Grade 75 and A722 Grade 150, available in 1-1/4 – 4.0 and 13/8 – 3.0 thread sizes in both stud and nut. www.fastenal.com Heico Lock The HEICO Group offers a wide array of products. HEICO-LOCK WEDGE-LOCK WASHERS are a reliable locking system for demanding bolted joint applications including those under extremes of vibration or dynamic loads. The HEICO Group continues to expand its product portfolio with the addition of the HEICO-TEC TENSION NUT, which provides easy, fast, and reliable assembly of large bolted joints. HEICO-TEC TENSION NUT eliminates the need for complex, bulky, or heavy tools, and makes securing large bolted joints convenient and easy. www.heico-group.com HellermannTyton The UL Listed Ratchet P-Clamp delivers cable management performance in a wide range of environments. Wind farm operators are sensitive to the costs associated with repairs and routine maintenance, especially in tight spaces and under challenging conditions. Ratchet P-Clamp is a flexible cable management solution that can be opened and closed again without removal from the mount. It can self-adjust to bundles, with just four sizes covering diameters from 1/4" to 2 ". The mounting plates are available in different lengths and angled orientations for a more customized fit. They are offered in zinc plated and stainless-steel options to enhance corrosion resistance. www.hellermann.tyton.com Nord-Lock Group Nord-Lock Group provides secure bolting solutions, creating a safer world by focusing on the integrity of mechanical solutions that are critical to our way of life. The Group offers four key technologies: Nord-Lock original wedge-locking washers with wedge locking technology that makes uninten- tional loosening impossible, even when exposed to severe vibration and dynamic loads. Superbolt mechanical tensioners that can accurately and safely achieve high preloads while using only hand tools. Expander System pivot pin replacements that provide a permanent solution to lug wear eliminat- ing the need for expensive welding and line boring, and Boltight hydraulic tensioning tools which can provide a low profile solution for space-restricted applications demanding high and accurate preloads, such as wind turbines. Together Nord-Lock Group is providing safe and innovative solutions to safeguard human lives and customer investments. www.nord-lock.com NTC Wind Energy NTC Wind Energy’s patented IronClad bolt caps for the wind industry are made of UV resistant HDPE, manufactured specifically for the make and size of foundation anchor bolts. Bolt caps are intended to prevent water from intruding into the bolt sleeves, prevent the grease applied to the rod from dissipating by sealing it from air and water, and to mitigate the safety hazard of exposed bolts. All of NTC Wind Energy’s caps are precisely sized to assure a good fit on the flats of the nut, thereby maintaining a positive seal against the tower flange at the flexible bottom “skirt” of the cap. IronClad foundation anchor bolt caps can be purchased in Standard Duty or Extreme Duty, and in multiple lengths. www.ntcwind.com Blade | Tower Manufacturer & Repair LM Wind Power LM Wind Power is a designer and manufacturer of blades for wind turbines, with 15 factories on four continents. LM Wind Power produced the LM 88.4 P, for an 8MW offshore turbine, and produced the first wind turbine blade beyond 100m in length, the LM 107.0 P, to power GE’s Haliade-X 12MW. Their unique technical know-how and manufacturing expertise, enables today’s offshore wind turbines to capture more energy from the wind, and reduce the cost of energy. www.lmwindpower.com Rope Partner Rope Partner is a provider of quality at-height tower and blade maintenance services domesti- cally and internationally. By combining a highly trained work force and utilizing rope access, suspended platforms, and Bronto skylifts, they deliver a cost effective approach to their clients. They are committed to building safe, long lasting, mutually beneficial working relationships resulting in extending asset life. www.ropepartner.com 36 NOVEMBER•DECEMBER2019 /// www.nacleanenergy.com