Hansen Transmissions International NV has announced the first deliveries of 6MW gearboxes for China’s first 6MW wind turbine. The company has officially delivered its first made-for-China 6MW gearboxes for the Sinovel SL 6000.
The new Hansen Transmissions gearbox is especially suited for offshore use, and was designed and engineered by Hansen Transmissions in close cooperation with Sinovel. The new gearbox has a number of ocean-specific features including an adapted lubrication, increased safeties on structural components, special bearing technologies and a more powerful cooling system. The gearbox is designed for increased serviceability and advanced condition monitoring.
The new Hansen Transmissions gearbox is especially suited for offshore use, and was designed and engineered by Hansen Transmissions in close cooperation with Sinovel. The new gearbox has a number of ocean-specific features including an adapted lubrication, increased safeties on structural components, special bearing technologies and a more powerful cooling system. The gearbox is designed for increased serviceability and advanced condition monitoring.