The demand for clean, reliable energy sources is higher than ever, and the wind industry is rapidly changing as demand grows. To effectively meet evolving demands, turbine assembly tools must be enhanced and adjusted to new needs.
As experts in bolting solutions, we understand the safety and speed factors required in wind turbine applications. We offer the tooling solutions necessary to complete the installations safer, quicker, and smarter than other solutions on the market.
Our customer used hydraulic wrenches on base-to-mid tower sections, slowing down their process. This led to the need for multiple torque crews onsite and multiple tools up a tower to keep up. Read on to discover the solution that transformed their assembly for the better.
Keeping up with demands
When assembling wind turbines, achieving the right fastening speed and run-down quality is crucial. For this specific application, speed was vital to our customer’s success. They needed a tool to meet the high demand without sacrificing their build quality. So, our experts introduced them to the impressive dynamic duo, the Tensor Revo and Power Focus Cross Country.
Meet the solutions transforming the wind industry
First, there’s the Tensor Revo, which provides great durability, accuracy, and productivity for several different applications. This tool offers:
- High accuracy
- Easily combined with data collection software
- handle for two-handed start (optional)
- Clear feedback
- Reaction bar and swiveling front gear
- Compact and optimized gears
Next, there’s the Power Focus Cross Country (PF XC). The PF XC is a sturdy controller designed for high-torque applications, such as those found in energy industries, and offers:
- Data Collection capabilities
- Simple setup
- User-friendly
- High productivity
- High power output capacity
- Long lifetime
When combined with the Power Focus XC, the Tensor Revo is the ultimate tool. Powerful, smart, and robust in the field. By using these solutions together, you will benefit from:
- True torque results shown on screen–no math or calculations are required
- Single trigger press for tightening operation
- High-speed capacity
- Accurate and consistent torque values
- Report created in Excel downloaded from controller
- Reduction in quality control man hours–less than three minutes to perform a 10% check for torque on 17 connections
- Reach up to 8000 Nm for tightening high-torque bolts
In this case, our customer was able to eliminate the need for multiple hydraulic tools and reduce the man hours needed to complete connections. Furthermore, these solutions will reduce the number of crews on-site and operators’ exposure to pinch point injuries, all while collecting data throughout the entire process, keeping them on top of the quality of their assembly.
Why choose Atlas Copco?
Ultimately, our customer chose to integrate our solutions on the field because we reduced their overall tool usage by a third of the time and provided data capture ensuring the tower sections are properly tightened, maintaining a quality product. For these reasons and the others listed above, our solution was the clear choice to advance their daily assembly.
Do you face complications manufacturing in unpredictable environments and require a more reliable solution? Then Atlas Copco’s solutions are exactly what you need! Contact our experts today to schedule a demo and learn more about how we are helping transform the wind industry.
