Successful energy transition with wind energy

Wind energy plays a key role in power generation from renewable energy sources. Wind turbines are operated in all climatic zones around the globe – offshore, near the coast and onshore. Often, they are exposed to extreme environmental influences, such as salt water or temperature fluctuations.

For operators of wind turbines, high machine uptime is extremely important because repairing or exchanging components is very difficult and therefore very cost-intensive. ifm offers a specialised product range of position sensors, process sensors and diagnostic systems. Inductive sensors with high EMC resistance and a large temperature range are used in conjunction with fail-safe speed monitors, for example, to monitor the speed of the generators. Pressure, level and temperature sensors on hydraulic power packs and central lubricating systems guarantee reliable media supply. Oil humidity sensors and particle monitors monitor the quality of the applied oils and lubricants. In order to prevent unintentional rotation, a special rotor lock sensor signals if the rotor has been locked during maintenance works.