Improving energy efficiency and safety Global warming and the drive to minimize 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 areas or offshore. 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 the following advantages: • user-friendly • environmentally safe - no leak from oil • built-in electrical feedback • takes up less space in the nacelle • 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. For further information, please visit our website: www.wind-automation.com www.linak-us.com/techline 2
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