General Electric will install its WindCONTROL advanced software to help maximize energy output at two First Wind projects in Maine that feature a total of 95 GE wind turbines. The GE technology will regulate curtailment by monitoring and controlling the wind turbines’ ramp rates, effectively easing power spikes and putting less strain on the turbine compared to constant starts and stops.

First Wind is a Boston-based independent wind energy company that owns and operates turbines throughout the United States.

“The effect of curtailment on wind turbines has been an area of concern for us. The application of GE’s WindCONTROL technology to our wind turbines in Maine will help the units maximize energy capture while mitigating the strain on our units as we regulate power production,” said First Wind’s Vice President of Operations EJ Martin.

Using GE’s WindCONTROL, turbine owners can earn back power that may have been lost due to inefficient controls for meeting curtailment. The software automatically controls the output of each wind turbine in the wind farm, versus an approach that depends on starting and stopping units to meet a power demand. The more precise regulation of power not only meets requirements despite wind variation but also allows the wind turbines to run more efficiently and reliably without compromising grid stability. By avoiding the continual stop and start of the turbines for power regulation, GE’s WindCONTROL eases the stresses on the wind turbines and helps to extend the life of turbine components.

The two Maine-based wind farms that will be upgraded with GE’s WindCONTROL technology are located in Rollins and Stetson. The Rollins site has 40 GE 1.5-77 turbines while Stetson contains 55 1.5-77 turbines.

GE previously announced that First Wind selected GE as its service provider for First Wind’s entire fleet of 264 GE wind turbines at eight sites across the United States. The eight-year comprehensive service agreement expanded upon existing contracts with First Wind and was the first contract to cover an entire fleet of wind turbines signed by GE at that time.

GE’s comprehensive offering of wind service solutions is a testament to our commitment to help our renewable energy customers increase power production and revenues from their installed equipment. We have a long-standing history with First Wind, and the addition of WindCONTROL software to its existing service agreement will further benefit the fleet,” said Andy Holt, general manager of wind services for GE’s renewable energy business.

For more information, visit www.GE.com.

Registration is now open for EASTEC, the largest manufacturing exposition and conference in the Northeast, according to the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME).

“Demand has been building for two years and, judging by the quality of exhibitors applying for space, EASTEC is definitely your best option for keeping operations current with the latest technologies and management strategies,” said Kim Farrugia, SME senior show manager.

More than 10,000 manufacturing professionals are expected to attend the event, which alternated years with Mfg4 — Manufacturing for the Future, in 2012. EASTEC features resource centers, keynote speakers, panels and exhibits on growth industries including aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, commerical machinery, electronics, fabricating and plastics. Nearly 500 exhibitors are expected at the 2013 event, including industry leaders Brooks Associates, Compumachine Inc., Delcam, FANUC FA America, FARO Technologies, Mitsubishi and Pratt & Whitney. Attendee registration for the exposition is now open.

New features for 2013 include a panel discussion on workforce development the first day of the event, competitive student manufacturing event for regional high schools, new networking opportunities and area plant tours.

EASTEC 2013 takes place May 14-16 at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass.  The event layout is organized in five exhibit categories to help attendees navigate the grounds: Design, Engineering, and Rapid Technologies; Tooling, Workholding and Machining Accessories; Automation, Quality and Process Improvement; Plant, Energy, and Environmental Efficiency; and Precision Manufacturing Equipment and Systems.

For more information, visit www.easteconline.com.

WKN USA announced today that it began operations for two wind projects on December 22, 2012. After completing the development, the company managed the construction for its parent BayWa, which acquired a majority stake in WKN USA in August 2011. “We are very pleased to have successfully completed both projects on time and on budget for our new major shareholder”, states Florian Zerhusen President and CEO of WKN USA.

Project Mozart is located just north of Rotan, Texas and deploys twelve Nordex N100 2.5MW turbines. The 30MW project interconnects to the local grid system within ERCOT and is expected to deliver energy for more than six thousand households annually. This is the first phase of a larger 250MW development. WKN USA developed and constructed the nearby 63MW Snyder wind farm, which still deploys the tallest towers in the United States at 105 meters.

Project Wagner is located in Palm Springs, California deploying two Vestas V90 3MW turbines, the largest generator in the area producing as much energy as up to sixty of the older surrounding wind turbines. In November, the project was prominently featured in a news story on wind power in Palm Springs by FOX News 5 San Diego .

WKN USA, LLC is a joint venture between Germany’s BayWa AG and WKN AG. Based in San Diego, WKN USA is a leading turn-key developer of renewable energy projects. Formerly operating under Windkraft Nord USA, Inc., with support from BayWa, WKN USA can engage in a full range of activities including development, construction, finance, ownership and operation of projects as well as acquisitions of projects in in any stage of development and the turnkey financing, construction and sale of projects.

For more information, visit www.wknusa.com.

GE and Taiwan Power Company have signed a five-year, full service agreement (FSA) covering 26 GE 1.5-MW class wind turbines operating throughout Taiwan. Under the agreement, valued at nearly $11.4 million, GE will provide a full scope of services including planned and unplanned maintenance, repairs and spare parts. The agreement guarantees fleet availability of greater than 95 percent.

“GE’s record of proven service performance was important to us in signing this agreement,” said Chen Yi-Chen, chief of the department of renewable energy, Taiwan Power Company. “We are confident that GE will provide a high level of professional service for our wind turbine fleet, including availability guarantees and predictable expenditures on turbine operation in the years ahead.”

Of the 26 GE wind turbines, 23 are located in Taoyuan County, and three are located in Kenting Township. The fleet contributes more than 110 million kWh of green electricity to the Taiwan power grid or enough energy for 28,000 Taiwan households.

GE FSAs are complete packages including all planned maintenance activities such as remote monitoring and troubleshooting, routine services, preventative maintenance, on-site support and parts support as well as unplanned maintenance such as up-tower inspection and repair, condition monitoring, turbine performance and life extension solutions.

The FSA provides customers with operational assurance and the opportunity to work with GE to increase annual energy production and reduced cost of electricity.

“With an experienced field team on-site, the wind turbines will be maintained at a high operating level, enabling Taiwan Power to maximize performance and profitability,” said Andy Holt, general manager of wind services for GE.

“Whenever there is an issue, GE experts will respond quickly and skillfully, keeping any turbine downtime to a minimum.”

GE service agreements are supported by the company’s vast resources, including global service facilities and a network of skilled, highly trained local technicians that are closely connected to GE’s engineering organization.

GE has worked with Taiwan Power Company for decades in the nuclear power and gas turbine sectors and in the wind business since 2005.

Taiwan Power Company, Ltd. is engaged in power generation from fossil fuels and renewable energy sources. A state-owned electric power utility, the company’s principal business activities include power development, power supply and investment in power-related business. Taiwan Power has a generating capacity of 38,082MW and serves about 11.9 million customers.

For more information, visit www.GE.com.

EDF Renewable Energy, formerly enXco, today announced that the 161MW Spinning Spur Wind Project, located in Oldham County, Texas approximately 30 miles west of Amarillo, is operational and supplying electricity to the regional transmission grid.

The project, comprised of 70 Siemens 2.3MW turbines, will deliver carbon-free electricity for the benefit of Southwestern Public Service Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy, under a 15-year power purchase agreement and will generate clean electricity sufficient to supply approximately 50,000 average homes. EDF Renewable Services, formerly enXco Service Corporation, will service the balance-of-plant during the turbine warranty period.

“Texas leads the nation in installed wind capacity, due to robust wind resources, a business friendly environment, and supportive stakeholders at the state and local levels,” commented Ryan Pfaff, Executive Vice President of EDF Renewable Energy. “Spinning Spur represents EDF Renewable Energy’s first project in Texas, and we look forward to future opportunities to build on newly established partnerships with the project’s landowners, the local community, and Southwestern Public Service Company.”

Cielo Wind Services, Inc.  (Cielo) of Austin, Texas participated with EDF Renewable Energy in the construction management of the project.  “The Cielo team directed a project spending program for construction contracting with Oldham County businesses and Southwestern Public Service Company customers,” cited Walt Hornaday, a Cielo executive. “The local property tax incentives and Southwestern Public Service Company’s long term wind purchase directly resulted in hundreds of jobs during construction.”

For more information, visit www.edf-re.com.

Invenergy Wind LLC (“Invenergy”) today announced an investment of approximately $500 million by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (“the Caisse”) in a portfolio of approximately 1,500MW of operating wind farms in the United States and Canada that are owned and operated by Invenergy. Following the transaction, Invenergy remains the majority controlling shareholder.

The Caisse will have a material financial interest in 11 wind projects in the United States and 2 wind projects in Canada. Included in this portfolio is the Le Plateau wind farm located in Québec. Le Plateau is a 138.6MW wind farm located in the Gaspésie region which has been in commercial operation since early 2012. The project sells all of its renewable energy to Hydro-Québec under a long-term contract.

“Invenergy is pleased to enter into this strategic relationship with the Caisse,” said Jim Murphy, Invenergy’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “The Caisse is a world-class asset management firm and we find strong synergies between our operating and their investment philosophies.”

“Through this investment, the Caisse becomes a partner of Invenergy, one of the most significant wind industry players in North America,” said Macky Tall, Senior Vice-President, Infrastructure, at the Caisse. “In addition to generating stable and predictable long-term returns, the projects will enable us to broaden our presence in a forward-looking sector — renewable energy — in Québec, Canada and the United States.”

For more information, visit www.lacaisse.com/en.

Google has announced substantial equity investment in the 161MW Spinning Spur wind farm in Oldham County, Texas. This investment is the first that Google has made in Texas renewable energy but follows a long history of energy investments, especially in wind. The Spinning Spur project joins ten other renewable energy projects in Google’s portfolio, which together are capable of producing up to 2GW of power.

Jeff Clark, Executive Director of The Wind Coalition applauded Google’s decision to invest in Texas wind saying, “Google has been a leader in revolutionizing technologies to improve the products and industries that touch people’s lives. In the field of energy Google has led by example, seeking out ways to improve energy efficiency and by harnessing renewable power to meet their energy needs while reducing their environmental impact.”

“This first investment in Texas follows Google’s incredible track record of wind energy investments across the nation. Google knows that wind is a mainstream, reliable, and affordable source of energy and we welcome their investment and commitment here,” said Clark. “This investment is a testament to the incredible wind energy resources found in Texas and the visionary state policies that have made Texas the nation’s wind power leader.”

The Spinning Spur project is located roughly 35 miles from Amarillo and was developed by EDF Renewable Energy, a member of The Wind Coalition. EDF Renewable Energy is an integrated energy company active in all areas of the energy market including generation, transmission, distribution, energy supply, and trading. The project will utilize 70 Siemens 2.3MW turbines.  The electricity produced has been contracted to SPS, a utility that primarily serves Texas and New Mexico. Spinning Spur is expected to produce enough energy to power over 60,000 average US homes.

The Timken Company announced its acquisition of the assets of Wazee Companies, LLC, a regional leader providing motor, generator, wind and industrial crane services to diverse end markets including oil and gas, wind, agriculture, material handling and construction.  The addition of Wazee to The Timken Company’s process industries segment further expands the footprint of the Timken industrial services business.

Based in Denver, Colo., Wazee had trailing 12-month sales through December 2012 of approximately $30 million. The acquisition brings Timken additional diversified services including motor rewind, generator rebuild, electric controls, industrial bridge cranes and uptower wind maintenance and repair, operating from four western U.S. locations.

“We continue to focus our strategy on further diversifying the Timken services portfolio,” said Carl Rapp, vice president of industrial services for Timken.  “Wazee complements our industrial repair capabilities at existing customers and takes us into critical motor and generator services.

“Wazee has a strong reputation in the region it serves and is led by an experienced management team,” said Rapp. “They bring great technical skills and provide an excellent footprint for us to expand our bearing and gearbox repair services.” Wazee currently operates out of four locations—two in the Denver area, one in Pasco, Wash., and another in Casper, Wyo. Wazee has more than 100 employees.

The purchase includes assets from Wazee’s 2011 acquisition of H&N Electric, Inc., which also offers repair, maintenance and overhaul services for critical motors and wind generators in the Pacific Northwest region.

Evance Wind Turbines, a world leading manufacturer of small wind turbines, is delighted to announce that its 5kW R9000 turbine has achieved full certification from the Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC) — the US independent body that certifies small turbines that meet or exceed its performance and safety requirements.

The Evance R9000 successfully passed rigorous safety, function, performance and durability testing, in accordance with the AWEA Standard, to become one of only four turbines to achieve full certification from the SWCC.

Kevin Parslow, CEO of Evance Wind Turbines: “It is great news that we have received full SWCC certification for our R9000 turbine. There are R9000 small wind turbines installed across some 17 states, and we’re looking to expand this significantly during 2013. Customers already know our turbine is highly efficient and durable, however it’s good to receive independent confirmation from the SWCC — not only promoting consumer confidence and industry credibility, but also helping to establish pathways to qualify for incentives.”

Montana resident Mike Langert, is already benefitting from efficient energy generation from his R9000 small wind turbine. “Our home has been built to be energy efficient — with well-planned windows, lighting, insulation, and a GSHP heating/cooling system — but we still use 12,000 to 15,000kWh of electricity a year. With the Evance turbine now generating up to 75 percent of our requirements, we are saving a substantial amount on energy costs and reducing our use of power generated from fossil fuels.”

The Evance R9000 is a UK-designed and manufactured 3-blade, upwind, horizontal axis wind turbine with a swept area of 23.8 square meters. The AWEA Rated Annual Energy is 9,160kWh, for one year based on an average wind speed of 5 m/s (11.2 mph), and the AWEA Rated Power is 4.7kW at 11 m/s. The SWCC Consumer Label, Certificate and Summary Report can be found here.

For more information, visit www.evancewind.com.

Ingeniería para el Control del Ruido (ICR) has recently finished the final phase of the R&D project Invent, based on the study of the Operational Modal Anlaysis (OMA), for the wind turbine manufacturer Alstom Wind.

ICR’s work on this project consisted of the software development for the realization of OMA in wind turbines. The main aspect which sets this software apart from the others available on the market is its capability to automate the process of OMA. From temporary records, in different speed wind, the software is able to automatically generate diagrams of the evolution of the frequencies of the wind turbine in relation to wind speed. Finally, ICR has conducted special training of the engineering team at Alstom Wind in the implementation of the developed software.

For more information, visit www.icrsl.com/en.

geoAMPS, a technology company specializing in software solutions to manage land rights and infrastructure assets, has joined the worldwide community of companies in the Esri Partner Network as a Silver Tier Partner.

“We’re excited to become a member of the Esri Partner Network,” Yogesh Khandelwal, geoAMPS President and Chief Executive Officer, said. “It further validates our commitment to quality.”

By becoming a Silver Tier Partner, geoAMPS taps into the Esri Partner Network for technological and marketplace strategies to develop and market geoAMPS business offerings built on the Esri software platform.

“We like to take the educational approach, and develop best practices in a way to leverage mapping technology in day-to-day operations for the betterment of our product and the industry. In doing so, we arrive at creative solutions and better decision-making capability by our clients,” Khandelwal said.

Even before becoming a Silver Tier Partner, geoAMPS utilized Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) software and integrated it into each of the software products it offers. geoAMPS has developed products tailored to meet the needs of companies and organizations involved in land services, alternative energy, mine exploration and production, transportation, land reclamation, surveying, mapping, document management, communications and government.

“We welcome geoAMPS as a Silver Tier Partner,” Amy Garner, Esri Partner Coordinator, said. “The ability to leverage online, offline and mobile technologies within the land rights, infrastructure assets and data management markets makes geoAMPS a perfect fit for the Esri Partner Network.”

“We promote Esri solutions to our clients,” Khandelwal said. “We show them the benefits of utilizing that technology. They may not have been previously aware of those benefits.”

For more information, visit www.geoamps.com or www.esri.com.

Vestas has received a 42MW order from Akuo Energy for 14 units of the V112-3.0MW wind turbine for the Minas wind power plant in Uruguay. This will be the first V112-3.0MW wind power plant to be installed in the country.

The contract for the Minas wind power plant comprises delivery, transportation, installation and commissioning of the turbines, a VestasOnline® Business SCADA system as well as a 10-year Active Management Output (AOM) 4000 service agreement. The AOM 4000 is a full-scope service contract, consisting of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and consumables, which offers solid risk management for customers who want an availability guarantee measured against an agreed threshold. This type of contract offers customers assured performance avoiding unforeseen operational costs of any kind. Delivery of the turbines is scheduled for the third quarter of 2013 and the wind power plant is expected to be commercially operational by the end of the same year.

The order has been placed by Akuo Energy, a private French group specialized in the development of industrial power production plants from renewable resources such as wind, sun, water, biogas, biomass and biofuel with wind power representing 85 percent of the group’s activities.

“We are glad to be the first ones to install Vestas’ V112-3.0MW turbine in the country as we believe that it will deliver an efficient power production and, thus, a high return on investment,” states Juan Negro, CEO of Akuo Energy Uruguay, who continues, “At Akuo Energy we are always looking for the best technological solutions based on the resources available and specific local requirements of each particular project and we chose Vestas to provide us with its technologically advanced wind generating solutions for cost-effective wind power plants.”

“It is a pleasure for us to announce the signature of this new contract with Akuo Energy for Uruguay, whose renewable energy agenda we have always been strongly supporting,” states Miguel Picardo Troyano, VP Vestas South America (excl. Brazil), who continues, “We look forward to continuing working with Akuo Energy and expanding wind power in the country.”

Juan Araluce, Chief Sales Officer of Vestas Wind Systems A/S concludes: “The V112-3.0MW is a versatile and high-performing turbine which allows an efficient power production and gives our customers a solid return on investment. Like all Vestas’ turbines, the V112-3.0MW has been developed by identifying customers’ key needs and translating them into highly reliable wind generating solutions.”

As of 30 June 2012, Vestas has delivered 101 units of V112-3.0MW turbines worldwide representing a total capacity of 303MW, and it has received more than 3GW of firm orders for this model.

The Minas wind power plant project will have an estimated annual production of more than 190,000MWh per year, which will save the environment from almost 59,000 tons of CO2 emissions on an annual basis.

For more information, visit www.vestas.com.

After closing out a year with significant investments in low-emission generation, CPS Energy is kicking off 2013 with 200MW of new wind power. Los Vientos I, a coastal windfarm, is now online and supplying power to Greater San Antonio and the state’s electric grid.

CPS Energy executed a 25-year power purchase agreement with Duke Energy for the power from Los Vientos I, raising its total wind-energy capacity to 1,059MW. The partnership will bring significant educational investments to the San Antonio area while helping CPS Energy shield its customers from environmental regulatory risks by investing in clean energy and innovative technologies, essential components of CPS Energy’s New Energy Economy.

“Coastal wind has the potential to provide us with electric power during summer afternoon hours when energy demand is highest,” said Cris Eugster, executive vice president and chief strategy and technology officer. “It’s a clean generation source for our customers at a locked-in, competitive price, and complements our investments last year in natural gas and solar.”

In addition to Los Vientos, CPS Energy purchases the power generated at Duke Energy Renewables’ Blue Wing Solar Power Project in San Antonio.

Los Vientos is located on 30,000 acres of land in Willacy County, 120 miles south of Corpus Christi and 20 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. With 87 Siemens wind turbines, rated at 2.3MW each, the facility will generate enough electricity for nearly 40,000 area homes. Most turbines are rated at 1MW.

Wind energy has proven to be beneficial locally and statewide. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) cited at least four new wind power records in 2012.

For more information, visit www.cpsenergy.com. 

Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA® and PROTECTA® brands of fall protection equipment, introduces the new and improved DBI-SALA® EZ-Stop™ Lanyard. Lighter, stronger and more durable than ever, the EZ-Stop Lanyard is the industry’s first modular lanyard designed with components that can be replaced individually when worn or damaged, rather than having to purchase an entire new unit. It also features the smallest shock pack in the world, as well as the lightest and strongest webbing and steel rebar hooks on the market.

The new EZ-Stop Lanyard was created as a cost-effective alternative to competing products. The patented one-handed quick connect design offers maximum versatility, allowing users to change pieces on the spot to accommodate various tasks and job requirements, such as leg length, rebar hook size and single or twin leg configuration.

“We base a lot of our new product development on what we hear from customers; what their specific needs are,” said Jacob Shevick, soft goods product manager at Capital Safety at Capital Safety. “We kept hearing that there was an industry need for a product with replaceable parts — not only for the cost-effectiveness of it, but also for the flexibility. The EZ-Stop is a unique product that meets those needs across industries.”

The EZ-Stop Lanyard also features the lightest and strongest components on the market. The new shock pack is 66 percent smaller and 40 percent lighter than competing products, making it the smallest available shock pack in the world. It is equipped with 3/4-inch webbing (the thinnest ever offered), which reduces weight and excess bulk for the wearer. The updated steel and aluminum rebar hooks are another industry first for DBI-SALA, featuring a patented locking nose design and a dual-action 3,600-pound gate for ANSI compliance and increased strength.

All components are made with Repel™ water repellent webbing to reduce the attraction of mold and dirt, leading to better abrasion resistance. The EZ-Stop Lanyard’s superior design is equipped with i-Safe™ technology, which allows it to be tracked in inventory and tagged with usage data. The EZ-Stop meets all applicable OSHA and ANSI industry standards.

For more information, visit www.capitalsafety.com.

The new DEUS® Industrial Escape Kit from DEUS Rescue is a turnkey, individual evacuation solution for anyone who works in elevated industrial environments up to 500 feet such as platforms, tower cranes, communications, oil and gas, utility and wind towers. The lightweight and compact kit is a complete escape system which provides workers a safe and simple way down with nothing to hold, operate or worry about from top to bottom.

The central component of the kit is the DEUS 3700 controlled descent device. The 3700 has been third-party tested and certified to the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Z359.4-2007 fall protection rescue standard.

Complete, pre-rigged and ready to use, the simple-to-operate 3700 is an automatic, compact, speed-limited, descent system. When the DEUS 3700 is connected to a harness and anchor, the worker can experience a smooth and safe descent at a maximum speed of two meters per second. Ideal for rescue situations, the device even works if the person descending is unconscious.

Workers who fall while wearing fall protection gear may still risk suspension trauma waiting to be rescued. The kit eliminates wait times by enabling workers to lower themselves safely and quickly. By reducing the risk of suspension trauma, the DEUS Industrial Escape Kit may help employers meet OSHA requirements for prompt rescue.

Pocket-sized and weighing just 2.5 pounds, the DEUS 3700 features four integrated brakes for redundant safety including a patented centrifugal direct-drive brake with no gears to break or fail. There is also a large control knob that enables the worker to variably control the descent speed — from complete stop to full descent.

In addition to the DEUS 3700, the kit includes DEUS fire- and cut-resistant rope; four DEUS approved, auto-lock, ANSI-rated steel carabiners; and the DEUS ROW (rope over wire) anchor sling. The entire kit comes packaged in the durable and compact DEUS Tower Haul Bag. The lightweight DEUS rope has been certified to NFPA standards and features a flexible, polyester sheath over a Technora core that is fire resistant to 932 degrees Fahrenheit. The rope is available in a variety of lengths – all with UL-certified sewn eyes on both ends which eliminate the time-consuming need to tie knots.

The DEUS ROW (rope over wire) Anchor Choker is an innovative anchor connector that combines the benefits of synthetic rope with the strength, durability and cut-resistance of steel cable. Quick and easy to secure, the braided rope over steel cable protects hands, eliminates the need for edge protection and is fire-resistant and strong. It meets ANSI and NFPA requirements including the NFPA’s “G” rating — the highest available.

Like all life-safety equipment, DEUS escape kits require training for their safe and effective use. To make it easy and practical, DEUS has partnered with top instructors who are certified to train workers at full industrial heights offering the best real-world experience possible. DEUS Rescue also can train and certify in-house trainers who, in turn, can train entire company staffs including new hires.

DEUS Rescue training programs feature the DEUS Back-Up Belay Kit that includes the DEUS 7300 controlled descent device. The 7300 gently engages only in over-speed situations to instantly and automatically lower the trainee safely to the ground.

For more information about the DEUS Industrial Escape Kit, or DEUS Rescue’s full line of controlled descent devices, kits and accessories, or to schedule a demonstration at your own facility, call DEUS Rescue at 866.405.3461 or email sales@DEUSrescue.com.

Larson Electronics has announced today the addition of the EPL-MB-161M-100 explosion proof LED light to its line of industrial grade explosion proof lighting. Producing 10,000 lumens and designed to provide the versatility of magnetic mounting, this light can also be used as pedestal light, allowing operators to place the unit in almost any position desired. With a frame constructed of non-sparking aluminum and a Class 1 Division 1 approved 150 watt LED lamp head, this unit is a light weight and powerful addition to Larson Electronics’ comprehensive inventory of explosion proof lighting solutions.

The EPL-MB-161M-100 magnetic mount explosion proof LED light from Larson Electronics provides operators with a powerful hazardous location suitable lighting solution that can be mounted to almost any metallic surface, or utilized as a standalone pedestal light. The main lamp assembly consists of a round 150 watt LED lamp head which produces 10,000 lumens mounted within a square frame aluminum pedestal base. An additional aluminum mounting bracket equipped with four 200 lbs grip magnetic feet allows operators to mount the bracket to almost any ferrous metallic surface and then hang the light fixture. This two piece mounting system provides excellent versatility and allows the operators to run this light as a standard pedestal light, or as a temporary mounted light for illuminating larger areas.

This is also an ideal method of deploying the light at high levels in areas where the lamp must be elevated, either to avoid water or debris on the ground, or simply to gain better coverage of the work area. The 16 inch LED lamp is adjustable and can be moved through vertical adjustment within its bracket by loosening two thumbscrews on either side of the lamp head and positioning it as needed. The LED lamp produces 10,000 lumens of white light in a wide flood pattern for full coverage of large work areas, and has a 60,000 hour operational life rating, providing more output and over 50 times the operational life of a typical halogen work area light.  Approvals for this work area light include Class 1 Division 1 & 2 Groups C and D, Class 2 Division 1 & 2 Groups A, B, C, and D, and Class 2, Division 1 – 2, Groups E,F,G. Included with this explosion proof LED light is 100 feet of SOOW cord ending in a 1523 explosion proof straight blade plug, providing ample length for connecting to outlets outside the work area and safe and secure connections. These magnetic mount explosion proof lights are well suited to industrial work areas where portability and easy transport is required and provide high output capable of illuminating larger spaces from a small system.

For more information about all of Larson Electronics’ lighting products, call 1-800-369-6671 or visit www.larsonelectronics.com.

Monthly or quarterly servicing of nitrogen at extreme heights can provide both safety and productivity challenges to service technicians. Traditional methods of servicing include utilizing a 200-foot hose connected to a ground-based cylinder or hauling a 140- to 200-pound cylinder up the turbine into the nacelle. Each of these methods creates the potential for injuries to workers who must deal with the heavy cylinders and hoses, the potential for damage to the turbine and a loss of productivity due to extensive set up time and extra manpower to handle the overweight equipment.

In response to these challenges, Cv International has released the WINDPACK and WINDKIT products, portable nitrogen servicing solutions that can be easily maneuvered by a one technician. Demonstrated at the recent AWEA Wind Environmental Health and Safety Seminar, the high pressure WINDKIT, consisting of a regulator control box, service hoses and a 88 SCF/4500 PSIG tank, can be mounted within the nacelle and the service hoses used to reach service points, such as accumulators. The WINDPACK allows technicians to carry a WINDKIT on their back to effectively service transformers or other isolated equipment. A complete compliment of valves and gauging protects components from dangerous over-pressure, allowing technicians to set target pressures during fill and monitor system pressures during bleeding. The kit’s pressure regulator is adjustable from 0-5000 psig/0-350 bar.

Currently in use by Siemens Energy and Vestas American Wind Technology, WINDKIT users report the products “light weight, very safe and highly portable” design as improving their on site safety and performance.

For more information please visit cvintl.com or call the CVI Wind Sales Group at 310-328-8550.

The new LSI-Robway GS025 Wireless Anemometer and GS320 Wind Speed Display are designed for a diverse range of applications. This system is capable of monitoring wind speed at a range of 4,600 ft (1,400 m). This range is crucial when working in and around wind turbines. Wind turbines output a very strong RF signal, creating a difficult environment for wireless signal to operate effectively in. LSI-Robway’s innovative wireless technology has been perfected to work within these environments, as well as in many other situations where other wireless technology falls flat.

The GS025 has been designed as a cost effective solution for monitoring wind speed. It is ideal in a variety of applications, ranging from cranes and lifting, marine, commercial and recreational boating, industrial plant applications, residential applications and more.

The new GS025 Wind Speed Sensor features a user replaceable wind cup head assembly. All parts, including the wind speed body housing and the wind speed cup head assembly, have been plastic molded by LSI-Robway using a rugged nylon composite. The new design will stand up to the rigors of heat, UV rays and mechanical effects. The GS025 features a “D” cell lithium battery. Users will appreciate the ease of battery change; a simple 90-degree turn of the battery cap cover exposes the battery chamber, providing for a quick battery change. Under normal operating conditions the GS025 offers up to 4 years of battery life. If the sensor is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, users can expect up to 20 months of battery life from the lithium battery. A 1.5 volt alkaline D cell battery can be substituted should a lithium battery not be immediately available.

The GS025 wind speed sensor uses a reed switch that reads the pulses from two magnets as they pass by the reed switch to read the wind value. This eliminates static issues with coil designed sensors. It is also what allows the wind speed head to be replaced by users without the need for sensor recalibration.

The LSI-Robway GS025 Anemometer and GS320 Wind Speed Display communicate through Direct-Sequence-Spread-Spectrum technology, creating a more stable line of wireless communication than that of other systems on the market. With a user settable wind speed limit, audible and visual alarms, wind gust alarms and a 2-year warranty, the LSI-Robway Wind Speed System is a more effective way to monitor wind speed.

For more information please contact sales@loadsystems.com or visit www.lsirobway.com.

In an effort to increase encoder compatibility with Siemens controls, Heidenhain has developed the EIB 2391S interface box. Ideal for applications with SINAMICS drive components, the EIB 2391S enhances the serial interface offering for many of Heidenhain’s absolute encoders. Heidenhain’s interface electronics have been noted as the best in the industry for safely transmitting and converting analog and digital encoder output signals.

The EIB 2391S makes it possible to convert a Heidenhain encoder’s output signal from EnDat 2.2 to DRIVE CLiQ. With IP 65 and its compact size, the EIB 2391S is suitable for any industrial environment. Heidenhain’s EIB 2391S 8-pin M12 connection allows the user to pull the cable needed to connect to the interface electronics box through even the smallest locations. Due to the benefits of EnDat 2.2, the EIB 2391S is capable of transmitting diagnostic information into a format recognized by the SINAMICS drive components. Increasing demand for safer machine tool operation, Heidenhain’s EIB 2391S was developed to be used in safety-oriented applications.

For more information, visit www.heidenhain.us.

Ark-Plas Products, Inc. manufactures a complete line of flexible tubing for glue delivery and air delivery applications for wind industry manufacturing.

Polyurethane, Vinyl (PVC), and Vyplas tubing is manufactured in an ISO 9001 registered facility using digital monitoring equipment to ensure our strict tolerances are maintained.  Standard packaging options include bulk spools, ranging from 200 feet up to 2500 feet, and 100-foot spools.

Ark-Plas tubing is available in virtually every increment from 1/16” ID to 1/2” ID. Coiled tubing, with working lengths from 5 feet to 20 feet, is fabricated from Polyurethane, in all standard colors. 

Metric sized tubing is also available from 2.5 MM ID to 6.5 MM ID. 

Ark-Plas tubing is available in Natural-Clear, Black, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, White, and Transparent Blue, Transparent Red, Transparent Green, and Transparent Yellow.

Ark-Plas tubing, with a wide range of chemical and physical characteristics, can fit most any application, dependably and economically.  We manufacture a full line of semi-rigid tubing as well. Custom lengths and sizes are also available.

Ark-Plas Products, Inc. manufactures a complete line of Semi-Rigid Tubing for pneumatic and fluid applications that includes Nylon 11, Polypropylene, and Polyethylene.

Nylon 11 Tubing resists crushing and abrasion. Nylon 11 is more flexible than Nylon 6/6 and much less affected by moisture absorption. Nylon 11 Tubing will not become brittle or swell because of water and does not exhibit extreme variations in mechanical characteristics. Nylon 11 Tubing is available in Natural and UV Stabilized Black. Colors can be produced, for volume applications. 

Polypropylene Tubing is a copolymer tubing with superior high impact resistant, low temperature performance, and excellent moisture resistance.  Ark-Plas 80 Durometer Shore D Polypropylene Tubing is FDA and USP Class VI rated, making it safe for all food contact and food rated applications. Polypropylene tubing is stocked in natural and has a flammability rating of UL94 HB. Colors can be produced, for volume applications. 

Polyethylene Tubing is extruded from Linear Low Density Polyethylene resin and is available in Natural or UV Resistant Black. Ark-Plas Polyethylene Tubing is 55 Durometer Shore D.  Polyethylene tubing is economical, displays good resistance to chemicals, and is nonconductive.  Black UV Resistant Polyethylene tubing is well suited for use in environments where UV degradation is to be avoided.

For more information, visit www.ark-plas.com.