BGB, a U.K.-based global engineering firm, recently announced the introduction of a one-stop shop offering following the launch of its aftermarket wind brushes.
The engineering enterprise, which develops, designs and manufactures engineering applications for service companies, distributors and OEMs, including Danish manufacturer Vestas, has extensive experience in the wind market.
“We’ve been in the wind sector for over five decades – experience and customer intimacy has given us unique insight into the requirements and demands shaping our sector,” said Tony Morgan, BGB’s applications engineering manager.
“One of those demands is the growing need for repairs and the recycling of consumables. On some platforms, which previously used silver graphite brushes, we have witnessed an increasing transition toward copper brushes as part of a broader move across the sector to more cost-effective alternatives.”
The unveiling of its own brand of carbon aftermarket brushes, supplied by European wind partners, aims to fulfill the market need for providing replacement systems within the OE sector and adds to BGB’s complete suite of in-house manufactured solutions which includes slip rings, brush holders and rotary unions.
The expanding range of carbon brush products offered covers many of the main patterns for Turbine OEMs and comprises generator phase brushes, ground brushes, lightning protection brushes, and those used on pitch control, yaw motors, anti-icer, deicer, and signal applications.
Tapping into the growing wind-power aftermarket, driven by the need for more sustainable solutions, as well as efficient maintenance and operation, BGB aims to use its expanding Spares and Repairs service, coupled with its on-site test facilities, to evaluate, test, replace, or repair worn and damaged brushes as well as offer a range of brush products for the aftermarket.
“We’re proud to be playing a role in creating a more sustainable future,” Morgan said.
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