Do you need a torque wrench for a wind turbine?

For the garage mechanic who needs to change a car wheel or dismantle an engine, a manual hand-held torque wrench is usually enough to get the job done. But more powerful tools are needed for industrial applications – particularly for those in wind turbine applications.

Are cordless torque wrench pumps good for wind turbine maintenance?

Cordless torque wrench pumps can work well for wind tower maintenance and are designed for ergonomic, portable, and safe use where weight and power are critical factors. They enable faster, easier, and safer maintenance on wind turbines.

What bolts can be used on a wind turbine?

Find a list of all tension and torque tool applications on wind turbines: Foundation bolts | tower segment bolts | gearbox bolts | rotor bolts | yaw bearing bolts | rotor blade bolts and corresponding ITH bolting tool solutions. Contact us for a free technical consultation regarding your bolted joint.

How does a hydraulic torque wrench work?

hydraulic torque wrench works using high-pressure hydraulic power supplied from an air, battery, or electric-driven pump. The higher the pressure, the greater the amount of torque applied to the bolt. The unit of measure for torque is usually expressed in Ft.lbs or Nm. torque wrench operator can only tighten each bolt individually.

Do wind turbines need a bolt tensioner?

Within the wind power industry, specialized bolt tensioners are often used during both installation and maintenance checks on wind turbines - including the foundations. Tensioning is a popular choice for attaching the base of the wind turbine to the footing.

Do you need a jacket gripper for offshore wind turbines?

Jackets and tripods are steel structures anchored to the seabed, which need to be levelled and grouted before being used as a foundation for offshore wind turbines. Therefore, during the installation and grouting of offshore jackets, it is essential the use of jacket pile grippers.