THE SLIP RING SAGA

Giving Old Components New Life

An aging turbine with a worn-out slip ring threatened to derail a wind farm’s output. The operators were hesitant about replacing the entire system, so they called Wind Technical Specialists to explore cost-effective solutions. Using cutting-edge manufacturing techniques, the team produced a replacement slip ring tailored to the turbine’s unique specifications.

"Why replace a whole system when a single part can be perfected?” Andy explained.

The result? A turbine performing better than it did on installation day.