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AMSOIL Industrial synthetic wind turbine lubricants are engineered to exceed turbine-manufacturer specifications. We understand the lubrication challenges of wind turbines operating in extreme environments and provide customized solutions that increase operational efficiency and reduce maintenance and downtime.
Lubrication Industry & Wind Market Problems
Micropitting
Micropitting wear due to lubricant contaminants ruins gears and increases maintenance and downtime costs.
more info Additive Depletion
Normal wear and low filterability of inferior products can result in additive depletion, decreasing the life of your oil and increasing maintenance costs.
more info Water Absorption
Ester-based lubricants and mineral oils with anti-scuff additives have increased risk of water contamination, which results in increased friction and has a detrimental effect on bearings in a turbine gearbox.
more info Maintenance
Regular lubricant maintenance can be difficult but is vital to ensure the longevity of turbines operating at elevated heights in remote areas and under extreme conditions.
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AMSOIL Industrial Synthetic Power Transmission EP Gear Oil is available in multiple viscosities and is used in more than 40% of megawatt-class wind turbine gearboxes in North America and in additional assets on every continent. AMSOIL lubricants have been approved by every major turbine and gearbox manufacturer globally, including Vestas*, GE*, Siemens*, Nordex*, Envision*, CRRC*, Winergy*, ZF*, NGC*, Delijia*, etc. AMSOIL Industrial Synthetic Power Transmission EP Gear Oil helped one customer save $3.8 million in reduced gearbox repairs and maintenance.
Read more: AMSOIL Industrial Saves Customer 3.8 Million Dollars
Featured Products
Heavy-duty applications as sophisticated as wind turbines require an equally sophisticated lubricant for maximum protection and performance, backed by an industry-leading long-term warranty.
TURBOGEN
- Provides excellent cleanliness for maximum system efficiency and service life
- Fights rust and corrosion to promote long component life
- Delivers excellent demulsibility and hydrolytic stability to protect equipment in wet environments
- Maintains viscosity despite rigorous operation to deliver reliable protection and performance
- Controls foam and quickly releases air for maximum performance
Synthetic Power Transmission EP Gear Oil
- Excellent protection against micropitting and scuffing wear
- Improved oxidation resistance and extreme-temperature performance
- Resists water absorption in wet and humid environments
- Helps prevent leaks and extend seal, hose and gasket life
- Approved for use in multiple manufacturer-branded gearboxes
Synthetic XDP Grease
- Excellent protection against micropitting and scuffing wear
- Improved oxidation resistance and extreme-temperature performance
- Resists water absorption in wet and humid environments
- Helps prevent leaks and extend seal, hose and gasket life
- Approved for use in multiple manufacturer-branded gearboxes
AMSOIL Industrial & Wind Solutions
On-Site, Up-Tower Service
AMSOIL Industrial provides a team of safety- and rescue-trained wind energy experts who work on-site and up-tower to direct the lubrication process.
more info Proven Flushing Procedure
Oil change procedures customized to fit your specific application needs.
more info Consultation
AMSOIL Industrial wind energy experts consult with operators on how to optimize their oil analysis programs.
more infoDevoted to Quality
AMSOIL Industrial gets it right the first time. We invest heavily in product research to remain at the industry forefront. It’s what sets us apart from the competition. This intense care for quality is what keeps our customers so fiercely loyal to AMSOIL Industrial products.
Our on-site test facilities feature the sophisticated instruments needed to develop cutting-edge technology. We hold ourselves to higher quality standards to ensure customers get a product with unparalleled wear protection.
Devoted to Innovation
AMSOIL Industrial products are designed to excel in the extreme conditions common to wind turbines.
AMSOIL Industrial Innovations:
- Repels water
- Non-foaming
- No additive loss
- Top micropitting protection
- Extended gearbox life
- Outperforms competition for wear control in 13 field tests
- Extended oil and filter life
- No corrosive wear
- No viscosity loss
Devoted to our Customers
AMSOIL Industrial develops products that deliver. As a family-owned company that isn’t beholden to stockholder demands, we maintain the freedom and flexibility to make business decisions with quality and customer-care at the forefront.
AMSOIL Industrial was founded on the American ideals of entrepreneurship, innovation and hard work. Those qualities are baked into everything we do – from the service we provide to the products we manufacture.
Micropitting
Micropitting changes gear-tooth shape, which disrupts the accuracy of gears as they mesh. This can lead to vibration, noise, misalignment and eventually gear failure. The metal particles that break free from the gear tooth populate the oil with wear-causing debris that can lead to bearing, gear and seal wear. Eventually, you must schedule downtime to perform costly repairs.
AMSOIL Industrial synthetic lubricants help prevent micropitting wear for optimum gearbox efficiency and extended service life.
Additive Depletion
Additive depletion is frequently caused by water ingress or improper filtration. Additionally, some lubricant additives can interrupt the performance of other additives, so lubricants must be designed with perfectly balanced additive concentrations to prevent wear and corrosion.
AMSOIL Industrial synthetic lubricants are specifically engineered to resist moisture, improve filtration and prevent additive depletion in extreme-service wind turbine applications.
Water Absorption
AMSOIL Industrial lubricants are proven to resist water. Our Synthetic Power Transmission EP Gear Oil demonstrated a low average water concentration of 92 ppm, providing excellent protection and maximum component life.
Maintenance
Wind turbines regularly operate under extreme conditions in high and low temperatures with heavily loaded bearings. Implementing regular lubrication maintenance will ensure your lubrication is in optimal condition to prevent water ingress and corrosion, mircopitting and scuffing. A trained AMSOIL wind expert can help direct your lubrication process.
On-Site, Up-Tower Service
AMSOIL Industrial safety- and rescue-trained wind energy engineers work on-site and up-tower to direct the lubrication process, including oil analysis and changeover. AMSOIL Industrial consultation services help operators maximize their operations and maintenance programs.
Consultation
AMSOIL Industrial wind energy engineers rely on their firsthand knowledge of wind turbine gearbox lubrication to consult with operators and optimize their oil analysis programs. AMSOIL Industrial can recommend specific test methodologies to accurately identify gearbox condition and help interpret oil analysis reports from your lab of choice. Using AMSOIL Industrial consultation services helps operators identify the maintenance practices most likely to increase efficiency and profitability while reducing downtime.
Proven Flushing Procedure
Oil change procedures that fit your specific application requirements.
AMSOIL Industrial wrote the first Recommended Practice Wind Turbine Gear Lubricant Flushing Procedure for the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).
AMSOIL Industrial works with equipment managers and owner-operators to develop and establish correct oil change procedures, whether our customers are looking at a 2-phase, 2+ phase, 3-phase or 4-phase oil change procedure.
To learn more about our oil change procedure and which product is right for your gearbox applications, reach out to an AMSOIL Industrial wind expert.
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