Braking systems

Braking systems you can trust

We design, assemble and test braking systems for the wind turbine industry to ensure each wind turbine’s yaw and main shaft remain reliable and in safe control. We take a flexible approach to design: developing hydraulic braking systems and power packs that meet each customer’s technical specifications and budget. And we can also integrate rotor locking systems into the design.

Design tailored to customer needs
We do not supply a ‘standard’ product. Instead, we tailor solutions to meet the particular needs of each customer. There are, however, some principles that we carry through every project: we design for long life, trouble-free installation and minimum servicing needs – and we never compromise on quality.

In extreme weather conditions, or if technicians need to service a turbine, the blades need to be stopped dead. Poor braking could permanently damage the turbine's structure in high wind speeds, and blades that rotate during maintenance could put members of the service team at serious risk. That’s why every braking system we deliver is extremely reliable.

Closed loop braking
Closed loop braking limits the braking torque, enabling the high speed shaft or yaw system to slow down smoothly without transmitting any damaging loads to the turbine’s structure. An optional addition to our standard yaw and high-speed power packs, this system controls the oil pressure applied to the brakes with absolute precision.