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Improving energy efficiency Global warming and the drive to minimise greenhouse gas emissions has put the focus on how to make the most of natural energy sources. The sun and the wind are freely available almost everywhere in the world and electric actuators can help improve the exploitation and efficiency of these sustainable sources of energy. Why wind turbine automation Wind turbines are mostly located in rural hard-toreach areas. Offshore wind turbines are such an example. Placed in the middle of the sea, operation stability and ease of maintenance becomes important parameters to keep cost down and efficiency up. The well-proven reliability and long maintenancefree lifetime of LINAK ® actuators even under extremely rough conditions make them particularly well-suited for wind turbines. Compared to a hydraulic solution an electric actuator system has some advantages. They: • are user-friendly • are environmentally safe - no leak from oil • have built-in electrical feedback • take up less space in the nacelle • have lower total cost, no pipes and pumps, only cables LINAK has been a supplier to the wind turbine industry for the past 15 years. As a result, the company possesses a deep pool of knowledge about wind turbines and how they are designed and built. Based on specific applications, with which we have enjoyed great success, and on the basis of numerous studies, LINAK is in a position to take on the role as your knowledgeable partner. Intelligent actuators from LINAK help open access gates, hatches and lubri- cation systems on wind turbines and ensure safety around brakes, locks and ventilation. LINAK offers service worldwide Please contact your local LINAK office with your enquiry 3
