"WindMover Days" premiere hailed as a success

Everything for the wind industry!

Renewable energies have been a significant focus for some time now, with the wind power sector undergoing continuous advancements. Offshore installations and wind farms are expanding, along with the increasing dimensions of wind tower components and rotor blades, which in turn present new challenges for transportation. Addressing these issues, the Faymonville Group has organized its internal exhibition "WindMover Days", where tailored solutions will be showcased to a global audience.

Over four days, approximately 250 wind power industry experts will convene at the company's facilities in Luxembourg to explore firsthand the latest in high-tech materials. "We will provide detailed explanations of all aspects and technical intricacies of the exhibits to our visitors," explains Rainer Noe, Product Manager at Faymonville, outlining the event's approach. The exhibition will feature a comprehensive range of products, from low loaders to flatbed trailers, and from blade lifters to tower adapters. This comprehensive display underscores the commitment of MAX Trailer, Faymonville, and Cometto to provide specialized vehicles that meet the diverse challenges of the wind power industry.

Solutions for wind turbine blade transport

Thanks to its impressive loading platform length of 74.65 meters, the 4-axle WingMAX flatbed trailer is perfectly suited for transporting the longest XXL wind turbine blades, providing essential mobility for the wind power industry. Julian Thelen, Faymonville's Head of Sales Europe, highlights several key advantages of the WingMAX:

"The significant stroke capacity at the gooseneck, coupled with the longest available 4-fold telescopically extendable loading platform, along with a gooseneck length compatible with 5-axle tractors and 19.5" pendle axles, are invaluable assets for the wind power industry," says Julian Thelen, Faymonville's Head of Sales Europe. He continues, "The sliding load support for the blade tip frame allows for shortening the flatbed trailer even under load. This feature is particularly beneficial when navigating through winding road stretches."

Moreover, combining a 2-axle dolly with a 4-axle self-steering trailer equipped with a blade adapter significantly enhances maneuverability compared to traditional telescopically extendable vehicles. "The maximum stroke of 1,700 millimeters proves its utility when navigating roundabouts or overcoming obstacles. The vehicle's hydraulic system, especially the forced steering, can be powered by either an integrated electro-hydraulic power pack or an additional diesel power pack. With a lifting capacity of 30 tonnes, our adapter ensures readiness for the next generation of blades. Furthermore, the universal interface to the root frame offers a flexible solution for all blade manufacturers," explains Julian Thelen, emphasizing the adaptability and innovation of this solution.

Meanwhile, the Cometto BladeMAX1000 blade lifter, boasting a load moment of 1000 meter-tonnes, sets the industry standard for transporting blades with optimal maneuverability through challenging terrains. Adrian Zingan, Product Manager at Cometto, elaborates on its capabilities: "Rotor blades can be tilted up to 60 degrees and rotated 360 degrees around their axis as needed, depending on road obstacles and prevailing wind directions. The stability control system, patented for its reliability, ensures optimal handling stability. Real-time data from multiple sensors is continuously monitored by a central control unit, ensuring all safety-critical information is effectively managed."

During the "WindMover Days", the BladeMAX1000 will be mounted on a 10-axle Faymonville ModulMAX AP-M heavy load module. This module integrates assistive, self-propelled, and trailer modes, offering up to 1,280 kN of pulling force from its power pack, making it the most powerful in its class. The ModulMAX AP-M's drive axles can be engaged or disengaged while in motion at any speed, facilitating seamless integration with both conventional 3,000 mm-wide Faymonville ModulMAX modules and those from other brands.

Solutions for transporting tower segments, hubs and nacelles

The 4+7 self-steering trailer combination with a tower adapter, boasting a lifting capacity of 100 tonnes, is specifically tailored for the height-optimized transport of tower segments of varying lengths and diameters. Rainer Noe underscores positive customer responses, highlighting key features that enhance operational flexibility and safety:

"The free-turning device enables navigation through even the narrowest bends and obstacles. Equipped with two tower adapters featuring a vertical stroke of 1,800 millimeters, the trailer facilitates secure attachment to tower segments using either 3-point or 4-point clamping systems. The trailer itself incorporates hydraulic axle support and a fully redundant steering system, ensuring utmost stability and safety during complex transport maneuvers."

At the exhibition, the 3+5 VarioMAX low loader stands out with its hydraulically expandable vessel deck, adjusting from a base width of 3,000 millimeters to 4,700 millimeters. This technology allows for optimal width flexibility to accommodate tower segments at their required heights based on their diameters. Additionally, the extendable deck provides variability in load length. The vehicle's reliable 19.5" pendle axle technology further enhances driving performance.

Meanwhile, the MultiMAX 6-axle semi low loader, featuring a low 17.5" PA-X pendle axle, impresses with a minimal loading height of just 790 millimeters. Its double-telescopic loading platform extends up to 27,400 millimeters, offering versatile options for transporting various wind turbine components. The hydraulic gooseneck with switchable axle compensation facilitates front-end lifting/lowering, while steering adaptability adjusts seamlessly to different transport lengths, simplifying operational adjustments. Moreover, this exhibit represents only a fraction of the PA-X product family's capability, with configurations available for semi low loaders featuring up to 12 axles.

For operations in confined spaces and demanding payloads, such as offshore wind turbine components, the self-propelled 12-axle Cometto MSPE 48T excels. Its electronic multi-mode steering ensures maximum maneuverability and precision, boasting a steering angle of +/-135 degrees. Tubeless tires contribute to enhanced safety and increased transport speeds, while the SPMT's basic width of 2,430 millimeters facilitates container transport between sites.

With the latest SPMT generation, configurations include MSPE 48T (Standard & Heavy Duty) or MSPE EVO3 70T (Standard & Heavy Duty) vehicles in widths of either 2,430 or 3,000 millimeters, and with 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 modular axle lines. Each axle line supports payloads up to 70 tonnes, accompanied by a bending moment capability of up to 9,400 kN.m, setting benchmarks for performance and offering unparalleled advantages in heavy transport logistics.

Solutions for the construction of a wind turbine

The 4-axle MAX410 ballast trailer, part of the MAX Trailer brand, is specifically designed for transporting compact crane parts and heavy crane weights. Key features include a hydromechanical steering system that enhances maneuverability, alongside a robust design characterized by a torsion-resistant central frame capable of accommodating high point loads.

Rainer Noe contextualizes the significance of these promotional days and highlights the feedback received from wind power customers:

"Vehicles from the Faymonville Group lay the foundation for competitive and efficient operations. The diverse range of vehicle developments ensures not only smooth and reliable transport of large, often delicate wind turbine components but also contributes to lowering transport costs and reducing the ecological footprint. These are advanced transport solutions that prepare you today for the challenges of tomorrow."

Published Date: 07/2024

"WindMover Days" premiere hailed as a success
"WindMover Days" premiere hailed as a success
"WindMover Days" premiere hailed as a success
"WindMover Days" premiere hailed as a success
"WindMover Days" premiere hailed as a success
"WindMover Days" premiere hailed as a success
"WindMover Days" premiere hailed as a success
"WindMover Days" premiere hailed as a success
"WindMover Days" premiere hailed as a success
"WindMover Days" premiere hailed as a success
"WindMover Days" premiere hailed as a success
"WindMover Days" premiere hailed as a success
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