Wind power
Modern wind turbines are becoming ever more powerful and the demands in terms of quality and productivity of the gearboxes and the gears inside them are constantly increasing. Our solutions help to increase the efficiency and lifespan of wind turbines and to promote the expansion of renewable energies. Trust in us to successfully implement your wind power projects.
For almost three decades, KAPP NILES has been offering tailor-made products and technologies for the finishing of wind turbine gears. Thanks to many years of experience, we can offer you complete high-precision solutions for the wind power industry as a system supplier.
Our dedicated team and highly qualified team is at your side. We work closely with you to meet your requirements and deliver world-class results. Discover the benefits of partnering with KAPP NILES and learn how our technologies can advance your business.
Contact us today to learn more about our customised solutions for the wind power industry. Together, we are leading the way to sustainable energy future.
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Grinding and measuring wind turbine gears
Planetary gear grinding
Profile grinding machines of the KNG master series are well suited for grinding the planetary gears for wind turbine gearboxes with tip diameters up to 1,250 mm. ZP series machines are ideal for grinding gears with even larger tip diameters and modules.
Planetary gear measuring
Planetary gears can be measured on measuring machines from type KNM 9X, which is suitable for components with a diameter of up to 1,250 mm and a workpiece weight of up to 1,500 kg.
Ring gear grinding
The ZPI profile grinding machine is suitable for grinding the internal ring gears in planetary gearboxes with large modules and an outer diameter of up to 5,000 mm.
Ring gear measuring
Large external gears and ring gears in wind turbine gearboxes with a workpiece diameter of up to 5,000 mm can be measured on the largest KNM X series supporting a maximum table load of 40,000 kg.
Pinion grinding
The KNG master series is ideal for machining jaw and pitch drive pinions. The high performance of the grinding spindle and the double spindle dressing unit contribute to excellent grinding results to be achieved with maximum productivity.
Automatic tool change system
When manufacturing large gears, the demands regarding surface quality of the ground tooth flanks are increasing. At the same time, ever shorter grinding and set-up times are required to increase cost efficiency. To combine maximum productivity with the highest machining quality, we have developed an automatic tool change system. This allows the use of multiple grinding tools for different grinding operations.
Learn more about the different use cases on our landing page and use our productivity calculator to find out how you can benefit from KAPP NILES' automatic tool change system.
In the white paper, you can learn more about the technical background of the automatic tool change system, potential use cases, and the individual benefits for your company.
What our partners say
"When we came to Berlin with our requirements, Kapp Niles had already dealt with them and had answers ready. That was very convincing. This also applies to the after-sales service. The machines run reliable, but if there is ever a problem, we can rely on a technician coming the next day."
Roland Löffler – department manager | Zahnradfertigung Ott
"Our Production Department rated KAPP NILES machines very highly, especially in terms of stability, as well as quick feedback and help from the after-sales service. Even if some machine tools are nearly 20 years old, they still maintain high machining accuracy."
Defu Jiang – Managing Director | Taihu gear Factory
"The grinding of wind turbine gears is an important field of research for the Institute of Machine Tools and Factory Management (IWF) at TU Berlin in order to support the energy transition and contribute to achieving global sustainability goals. The close cooperation and support of KAPP NILES always helps to develop and discuss relevant research questions and to test research results in practice."
Prof. Dr. h. c. Dr.-Ing. Eckart Uhlmann – Head of Machine Tools and Manufacturing Technology | IWF TU Berlin
"We were able to achieve excellent performance with our DORFNER grinding wheel on KAPP NILES machines, particularly in the large module range, and thus convince our customers to switch to our products. The torque reserve on the grinding spindles of KAPP NILES machines is also impressive, enabling higher removal rates / Q'w values to be achieved, even with larger modules."
Eugen Fuchs | Dorfner Schleifmittelwerk GmbH
"Our 3M™ Cubitron™ II grinding wheels have proven to be extremely effective when used on KAPP NILES gear profile grinding machines, especially in the wind power sector. Grinding tests conducted in direct contact with customers over the past few years have shown that KAPP NILES machines – regardless of the series – can optimally utilize and even increase the high performance potential of our high-performance discs. Thanks to the specific system parameters for re-profiling, our grinding wheels can be used more efficiently on KAPP NILES machines. This not only leads to a longer service life for the grinding wheels, but also offers the user a significant financial advantage."
3M Deutschland GmbH
Profile grinding machines for large gears
Ring gears with diameters of up to 2,500 mm, special internal gears, increasing quality requirements - gear production for wind turbines demands efficient and precise solutions. An established gear manufacturer therefore trusts in grinding machines from KAPP NILES.
In our success story, you will discover how the team at Zahnradfertigung Ott GmbH & Co. KG, a high-requested supplier to wind turbine manufacturers, uses the ZP I/E from KAPP NILES to produce high-precision components.
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Holger Staub
Head of Sales Asia & CIS
"I will be pleased to show you how to increase your manufacturing potential in the field of wind power with KAPP NILES."