Shrink discs hold a vital role in the wind turbine industry, contributing significantly to the overall reliability and efficiency of these renewable energy giants. A shrink disc is used to connect the rotor shaft to the gearbox shaft and can be found in the Nacelle of the wind turbine.
One of the most compelling advantages of shrink discs in wind turbines is their capacity to transmit high torque without the need for keyways or other mechanical interferences. This is essential in wind turbines, where the forces involved can be enormous and inconsistent. The design of shrink discs allows for the even distribution of stress along the shaft, reducing the risk of localized wear or damage. This balanced load distribution minimizes the chances of mechanical failures and extends the operational life of the wind turbine components, contributing to lower maintenance costs and enhanced reliability. Continue reading below to find out how we solved real customer issues using Atlas Copco solutions.
Customer Pain Points
One of our customers was having issues with some competitor tooling. Some of their tools were failing on jobs. They were experiencing connection issues and tools were overheating. These problems required them to keep backup tools available because the tools were not reliable.
The Atlas Copco Solution
Our team of experts proposed the REVO 4000 and two Power Focus XC systems. At the demo of our solution, the REVO 4000 and Power Focus XC systems performed two times faster than the competitor. This increased performance allows for saved time on each job task. Reduced time spent in confined spaces by operators, decreased crane presence on-site, more time for other tasks, and increased turbine uptime.
In addition to the efficient performance, the REVO can be outfitted with an in line dual trigger, providing huge ergonomic and safety benefits. The dual trigger offers a large reduction in pinch point safety concerns along with it allowing easy operation.
This Atlas Copco solution offers unmatched speed against the previous tooling that was used, increased durability and reliability, a simple mobile interface for on-site programming, data collection for quality control, and most importantly cost savings! After implementing this Atlas Copco solution, we saved this customer $20,000 per job!
If you’re interested in learning more about Atlas Copco wind turbine solutions, contact us to schedule a demo today!
