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Vibration analysis solves problem on wind turbine centre test bed

11/1/2017

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​Westin Drives provides OEM standard maintenance for two 3.6MW electric motors on a state-of-the-art test bed at a wind turbine gearbox service centre.

Our engineers were called in by the Huddersfield-based firm when a vibration, thought to be coming from the bearings, was detected. Not wishing to risk damage, the engineers halted the test.

Westin's lead reliability-trained engineer, Steve Ormondroyd, was equipped with a SKF Microlog vibration analyser and SKF TLGB20 battery-driven grease gun. It has an integrated grease meter which is crucial in applications like this, as the bearings can easily be over- or under-greased, causing premature failure.

Grease was applied to various points, while running the motors at a monitored low speed, to ensure the correct distribution around the bearings. The vibration subsided, allowing test production to continue. Westin Drives has now been acclaimed as a crucial service provider for the firm’s equipment.

Subsequently, a separate fault occurred at the same firm with a VSD hydraulic oil-circulation pump. A Westin technician went to the site with a 5.5kW pump motor from stock as an emergency backup. The customer was delighted that the unit was back in action within two hours of the call.

Our company has now been requested to supply a service agreement for all the hydraulic motors.

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Electric motor repairs, rewinds, supply and servicing are our specialities. We also design and install electrical control systems and offer CNC precision engineering.​
Grove Works, St Andrew's Road
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 6NA. 
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​Westin Drives Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales, number 03933060 | VAT number: 746 540 817 | Registered address: The Courtyard, Phoenix Mills, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 6NG | sales@westindrives.com
  • Home
  • About
    • Meet the Team
    • Apprentices
    • Accreditations
    • Industries served
    • Testimonials
    • 5S workplace organisation
    • Privacy & Cookies >
      • Modern Slavery
  • Repairs
    • Electric motors
    • Rewinds
    • Pumps
    • Fans
    • Servo Motors
    • Electronics
    • EX Motors
    • Electro-Mechanical
  • Technical
    • Control systems
    • Training Courses
    • On-site services
    • Condition Monitoring >
      • Thermal Imaging
      • Vibration Analysis
    • Energy Saving
    • HVAC
  • Products
    • Pumps and fans
    • Electric motors
    • DC and slip ring drives
    • Inverters, servo motors & drives
    • Geared motors
  • Machining
    • Manufacture
    • Repair and Refurbishment
    • Capabilities List
    • Case studies
  • News
    • Newsletters
  • Contact