Nord-Lock Group Insights GE Wind turbine using Expansion bolt for blind hole

GE Wind turbine using Expansion bolt for blind hole

The Expansion bolt for blind hole applications is used on the flange coupling of the gear box on this wind turbine. The solution integrates Superbolt technology and is used to transmit the enormous torque. The solution is compact and does not add a lot of weight, which was a requirement. The diameter of the Expansion bolts is Ø65.

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