ZF Technology in Wind Turbines
ZF’s advanced technology and service solutions contribute to the transformation of the global energy system, in which reliable, robust and efficient products and systems conserve precious resources. Continuous innovations in R&D, product and service are key in developing renewable energy into a low-cost and reliable power source that is able to meet the changing needs of the power generation industry.
empowering a sustainable future together
ZF Wind Power develops, together with its partners, unique gearbox designs and services to guarantee the highest quality at competitive costs. This way the team empowers a sustainable future together with its partners.
HIGHLIGHTS
Industry Leading Test and Prototype Center
As a leading innovator, ZF Wind Power invests in a Test & Prototype Center. The center contains the world's most powerful validation test bench needed to develop the next generations of wind turbine powertrains. This state-of-the-art 30 MW test rig can validate complete powertrain systems for onshore and offshore wind turbine applications.
We crossed the 200 Nm/kg torque density barrier!
This industry leading torque density allows for lightweight platform gearboxes which can cope with a broad range of high torques and ultimately reduce the levelized cost of energy of wind energy.
Discover several new technologies that made us cross the 200Nm/kg barrier:
- New gearbox concepts: 3 planetary design, …
- Advances in systems engineering: loading in flexible designs
- Introduction of new components: journal bearings and gearing
- Advanced manufacturing techniques: selective assembly and reduced tolerances
- New materials: ZF gear materials, casting materials, …
