Wind turbine - Mounting device for shrink discs

Customer task (Nordex)

Optimization of the extremely complex and time-consuming screwing of shrink discs in wind turbine production

Solution and results

Development of a hydraulic mounting device

Reduction of assembly time from 6 hours to 5 minutes

(compressive force 1300t)

First operation in 2006, second in 2009, third and fourth in 2010 (facilities in the USA)