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January 26, 2012

New filter series for line installation

Argo-Hytos spin-on filters are frequently found in hydraulic systems in small wheel loaders and excavators, in mowers and tele-handlers as well as in municipal vehicles and machine tools. These filters have design-related negative effects on the environment because a large part of the filter housing is disposed of during maintenance.
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CASTROL OPTIGEAR SYNTHETIC X 320

To protect your wind turbine investment, especially when out-of-warranty, you need one of the world’s most advanced lubricants. Castrol Optigear synthetic x 320, is designed to deliver more sustained protection. Here is the evidence to prove it.
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Encoder Outputs Should Not Fail

Where did your encoder feedback system go wrong? Download this whitepaper to learn methods of correcting encoder output problems. These problems can be eliminated at the design and implementation phases. Troubleshooting guidance for existing installations is also provided.
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Seriously, wind turbines are NOT bad for your health

Seriously, wind turbines are NOT bad for your health

There’s been much debate as to whether or not wind turbines pose health risks. A panel of independent scientists and doctors have found that there is little or no evidence that wind turbines pose a health risk to nearby residents. Those living near wind turbines have complained the turning of the blades, flickering light, and vibrations have been the cause of their dizziness, nausea or anxiety. However, a recent report, commissioned by the state Department of Environmental Protection, has found no evidence to support this. The report did find “limited evidence” that the noise from turbines can cause sleep disruption or annoyance in those living near wind projects.
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Around Windpower Engineering
		What you should know about wind turbine fires When the public feels comfortable with the reliability of wind turbines in their vicinity, they will accept their presence in the community. However, fires and the rumors of fires can destroy that confidence. More>>

		Planning on fires and falling The World Wind Energy Association forecasts that the wind energy industry will employ one million people by 2012. This means wind power is becoming one of the largest sources of new electricity generation. More>>

		Fire suppression 101 Automatic fire-suppression equipment has been developed to protect critical components in wind turbines regardless of location. More>>

		Only you can prevent wind turbine fires Automatic fire-suppression equipment has been developed to protect critical components in wind turbines regardless of location. More>>

		NASA inspired fire protection comes to turbine nacelles A family of fire suppression devices, based on aerosol technology developed in the space program, is manufactured to ISO 9001:2000 standards in the USA. More>>

Renewable Energy Watch™

Hey buddy, can you spare a machinist?

Let's talk manufacturing. At a recent conference, a colleague from a Chicago-based machine shop showed me pictures of the huge parts his team manufacturers for the wind industry. A gearbox front housing with torque arms, for instance, looks more than 6-ft in diameter. Main shafts for a turbine are some 6-ft long and 2-ft in diameter with 5-ft diameter flanges on one end. The company manager, Mike Milbratz says, wind energy may be the only industry that needs parts at automotive cost and aerospace quality inexpensive and high precision. His remark on quality also means wind turbine parts must be made or repaired by trained and skilled machinists. So how do you find such people?

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