3B obtains GL certificate for fabrics used in wind turbine blades
December 04, 2012 - Belgium
3B-the fiberglass company has obtained certification Germanischer Lloyd (GL) for direct rovings SE2020 used primarily for the manufacture of multiaxial fabrics used to make wind turbine blades.
"Obtaining GL certification demonstrates the high quality and integrity of our products SE2020-rovings and says Luc Peters, Product Manager of Wind Energy Sector in 3B -. The multiaxial fabrics SE2020 rovings processes are suitable for infusion or prepreg (prepreg) resin and benefit from the innovative and unique technology centered 3B sizing of specific families of resins, in this case the epoxy.
“The resulting laminates offer a higher level of fatigue and interfiber resistance and interlaminar shear strength higher, which is a key solution for engineers who need to develop the next generation of wind turbine blades.”
"The wind power generation is by far the most environmentally acceptable solution to obtain a source of sustainable and non-polluting energy that meets our needs in the coming decades. However, this will require multi-megawatt wind turbines built with larger blades and located in very exposed, which are those that provide a cost-effective electricity-says Onur Tokgoz, Global Wind Sector 3B -.
The SE2020 roving is made of E-CR glass without boron offering corrosion resistance improved considerably for a range of harsh environments. Combined with the improved properties of the compounds, form a perfect team for optimum performance in wind blades, especially the sea; they have to work in extreme conditions. "
"Obtaining GL certification demonstrates the high quality and integrity of our products SE2020-rovings and says Luc Peters, Product Manager of Wind Energy Sector in 3B -. The multiaxial fabrics SE2020 rovings processes are suitable for infusion or prepreg (prepreg) resin and benefit from the innovative and unique technology centered 3B sizing of specific families of resins, in this case the epoxy.
“The resulting laminates offer a higher level of fatigue and interfiber resistance and interlaminar shear strength higher, which is a key solution for engineers who need to develop the next generation of wind turbine blades.”
"The wind power generation is by far the most environmentally acceptable solution to obtain a source of sustainable and non-polluting energy that meets our needs in the coming decades. However, this will require multi-megawatt wind turbines built with larger blades and located in very exposed, which are those that provide a cost-effective electricity-says Onur Tokgoz, Global Wind Sector 3B -.
The SE2020 roving is made of E-CR glass without boron offering corrosion resistance improved considerably for a range of harsh environments. Combined with the improved properties of the compounds, form a perfect team for optimum performance in wind blades, especially the sea; they have to work in extreme conditions. "