Wind turbines are exposed to major stresses day after day in the form of ever-changing high loads, vibrations or highly varied operating conditions. They are also subjected to external factors such as humidity, saline air or extreme temperature fluctuations, which put additional strain on the turbines and their components. This makes regular maintenance of wind turbines a necessity, but this is an arduous task that is therefore only performed at sizeable intervals. As a result, the aim of smooth, uninterrupted wind turbine operation often remains somewhat of a pipe dream.

What can you do to help your wind turbines withstand the major stresses that they are exposed to? Selecting the right oil or grease – for both the initial lubrication of components and their relubrication during operation – is one of the main factors for consideration.

As the world’s market leader for specialty lubricants, Klüber Lubrication helps you as an operator to further push the limits of what is technically feasible: for longer component service lives, significantly extended maintenance intervals and reliable operation that is also more sustainable.

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Our experience is your added value

With a range of specialty lubricants specifically tailored to the wind industry, we not only help our customers around the world provide new impetus for their ambitions, but also to profitably increase their operational efficiency. This is why OEMs, operators and service companies have been placing their trust in us for more than 30 years. You too can benefit from our experience:

  • Proven track record with more than 100,000 offshore and onshore turbines.
  • High-end products offering excellent performance and a constantly high degree of innovation.
  • In-depth knowledge of tribological challenges confronting wind farm operators.
  • Always the optimum solution for your individual requirements.
  • Comprehensive service solutions for supporting maintenance management.
  • Global availability and supply chain reliability.

 

Three building blocks for your success

  • Local production

    Local production

    Our reliable supply chain

     

    Klüber Lubrication is not only present with its products, but also with numerous sites and local production facilities on all continents in the top wind markets, e.g. in Europe, North and South America and China.

     

     

     

    How that benefits you:

     

    •    Outstanding delivery capability.
    •    Prompt reactions to any disruptions in the supply chain.
    •    Outstanding convenience thanks to global and local sourcing.
    •    Noticeable reduction in transport emissions.
    •    Improvement of your ecological footprint.

  • Preventive maintenance

    Preventive maintenance

    Our oil/grease condition analyses

     

    Klüber has decades of experience in oil and grease analysis plus a deep understanding and extensive expertise of the characteristics of different system models. The company is also recognised and certified by many OEMs as a specialty lubricant supplier.

     

    What we offer you:

     

    •    Maximisation of component service lives through customised analyses and recommendations.
    •    Optimisation of the grease life and bearing operating hours in wind turbines.
    •    Advice on when to change the lubricant.
    •    Reduced risk of financial losses.
    •    Cooperation with leading bearing manufacturers, wind farm operators and energy companies.

  • Forward-looking planning

    Forward-looking planning

    Our component analyses

     

    As a maintenance engineer, you need to maximise the service life of expensive components in order to avoid downtime due to repair or replacement. Based on our many years of experience, we help you to better organise your spare parts investments.

     

    What advantages you can expect:

     

    •    Minimisation of planned and unplanned downtime.
    •    Root cause analysis as a basis for improved operating conditions and lubricant changes at the right time.
    •    Development of recommendations for action.
    •    Extended functionality of machines.
    •    Avoidance of possible future damage.

Two products, one successful series

  • Klüberplex BEM 41-141 and Klüberplex BEM 41-301 – two products with one thing in common: an excellent track record for over a decade. In his technical article, Dr Balasubramaniam Vengudusamy, Senior Expert in Tribology at Klüber, tells you more about the two special lubricants for main bearings in wind turbines.

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Always one step ahead through innovation

We are more than just a supplier – we are a technology leader. And we are committed to the highest quality, reliability, and innovation. These aspects are also reflected in our range of high-performance lubricants.

With Klüber, you not only have a long-term partner for optimising your lubrication processes, but also the right product for your wind turbine every time. To help you reduce downtime, save costs and resources plus achieve your individual goals.

 

Gear Oil Booster
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Gear Oil Booster

Eliminates cost-intensive maintenance work by extending oil change intervals.

Your benefits:

  • Additive-rich concentrate used in wind turbine gearboxes 
  • Effective extension of oil service lives and therefore reduction of maintenance costs
  • Provides fresh boost to all relevant gear oil additives
  • Economical use and therefore reduction of waste volumes
Klübersynth BEM 48-1501
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Klübersynth BEM 48-1501

Extends the service life of rolling bearings until scheduled maintenance or bearing replacement.

Your benefits:

  • Specially designed for damaged rolling bearings, such as the main bearings in wind turbines.
  • Avoidance of unplanned downtime.
  • Cost savings through increased wind turbine operating times.
  • Continued operation of older systems.
  • Reduction of vibrations and the temperature in the damaged bearing.

Looking for wind turbine expertise?

Do you need more information about a specific product? Or would you like support with an individual request? Our specialists in the fields of Tribology and Application Engineering will be happy to offer you advice and help you determine the optimum solution for your application.

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For more cost efficiency

While the wind energy sector is constantly growing and modern wind turbines are becoming ever larger and more powerful, many older wind turbines have long passed the end of their originally specified service life. And yet, they continue to be operational – in harsh environments, where they are exposed to the elements, extreme temperatures and hence constant ageing stresses day after day.

Unplanned maintenance work and even disruptions to power generation are not only very time-consuming, but will also cause great cost to your company. The focus therefore lies on optimising maintenance in order to reduce costs, increase system uptime and maximise the profits from wind turbines.

To achieve this goal, Klüber Lubrication has developed special high-performance lubricants that are not only characterised by a consistently high degree of innovation, but also designed to support you in terms of cost efficiency – for example with regard to generator lubrication:

Klübersynth BZ 68-400
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Klübersynth BZ 68-400

Our globally unique product for cleaning and removing deposits.

Your benefits:

  • Suitable for use in both generator and main bearings.
  • Proven reduction in temperature-related shutdowns.
  • Easy to use during ongoing operation.
  • Extends the service life of the rolling bearing by removing residues.
Klüberplex BEM 34-131 N
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Klüberplex BEM 34-131 N

Made for technical challenges thanks to good wear protection and optimised oil release behaviour.

Your benefits:

  • High thermal stability coupled with good miscibility.
  • Enables 30–50% longer service intervals compared to other generator greases.
  • Approved by leading European OEMs for wind turbines.
  • Specially tailored to rolling bearings with high requirements.

Are you looking for a product for cleaning and flushing gearboxes in wind turbines? Then Klüber is sure to have what you need. 

Benefit from exclusive insights

Looking for valuable information you won't get anywhere else? You've come to the right place! In the video, our two wind experts not only answer key questions about the wind industry – they also tell you more about current trends, exciting news and exclusive insider knowledge! Piqued your interest?

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Benefit from sustainable alternatives

Sustainability in wind industry

Concern for the environment is mounting. Corporations are feeling a growing need to integrate environmental awareness and social responsibility in the way they conduct business. As regulations are becoming stricter, any leakage is regarded as a major risk. Bearing all these aspects in mind, more and more plant operators are opting for sustainable products. There are, however, other issues, for example energy loss, wear, or even the need for general overhauls. These matters need to be taken care of to ensure profitable business in the future.

The fact that lubricants are a decisive factor for energy-efficient, low-maintenance wind turbine operation is frequently underestimated in this context. 

Klüber Lubrication offers innovative specialty lubricants such as Klüberbio LG 39-701 N for yaw gear drives or Klüberbio BM 32-142 for rotor blade bearings to help you meet the growing demands for higher performance, energy efficiency and environmental compatibility. We will work with you to carefully select the perfect products for your system from our future-driven, application-oriented range. But that is not all, we also make a continuous contribution to improving the ecological footprint. At our own sites and in relation to our customers. 

Our biodegradable speciality lubricants are the all-in-one solution for eco-friendly and cost-efficient offshore systems. They complement our sustainability approach without compromising on performance.

Do you want to combine sustainability with performance?

  • The benefits you can expect from our biodegradable lubricants:

    • Longer component life due to good wear and corrosion protection
    • Lubrication during operation avoids downtime due to maintenance
    • Sustainable protection of the maritime environment through biodegradable products
    Discover further aspects in our download!

We will continue to open up further new opportunities for you to extend the service life of your systems and therefore jointly pave the way to climate neutrality. Not least for this reason, Klüber Lubrication was awarded the ‘gold medal’ by EcoVadis, a leading rating company for sustainability, for the third time in a row in March 2024. 

Would you like more information about our commitment to greater sustainability? Please do not hesitate to contact us!

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