Wind Energy
Lantor products in FRP Parts of Wind Turbines | |
Looking at the reasons why FRP materials are used in the Wind Industry one can determine that freedom in the geometry, mechanical properties, weight properties, economics and production cycle times are probably the most important ones. These benefits that the FRP production has over other materials can be increased with Lantor Composites products. |  |
Lantor Coremat® In open mould manufacturing Lantor Coremat® can help you shorten the cycle time of the production of a Nacelle or Spinner by building up thickness in one layer instead of using multiple reinforcement layers. The quick bulking of the laminate in combination with reinforcements will meet the mechanical properties required by Germanische Lloyd’s standards. It increases the flexural properties of the laminate without adding weight. Lantor Coremat can therefore save materials and will help you to reduce the production times of the specific parts. Lantor Soric® When using closed mould processes Lantor Soric® will help the production of the FRP parts in multiple ways. The thickness loss that the Vacuum infusion or RTML process introduces compared to the open mould process can be compensated by using Lantor Soric as a core material. Lantor Soric is a compression stable core that enables you to use an optimal amount of reinforcements. The mechanical properties can therefore be optimized without making compromises to the total weight of the end product. The channels between the Hexagonal cells of the Lantor Soric core also helps to distribute the resin thru out the total laminate build up. The controlled way that the Soric core distributes the resin will give you an optimal control of the infusion process. This will lower the risk for dry spots and therefore enhances the quality of the product and the amount of the total production cycle time. Important aspects for both nacelle and blade manufacturing. Some references of users of Lantor Products in the Wind Industry: WTB: Ahlstom Ecotecnia, Acciona, Clipper, REPower, DeWind. General Moulders: Tecsis (Br), Wausaukee (US), Eulikind (China), Grossmann (Dld), CMC, PolyesterMam (SP). Case studies: Lantor Case study - Nacelle Covers Lantor Case study - Soric in Chinese Nacelle  | |
