Wind generator blade design

Gelcoat in blade design - protection from the elements
The outermost layer of LM blades consists of gelcoat. This is an integral part of the casting process, which means a thicker layer can be applied to improve the protection of the wind generator blades. In fact, all new blades start with a layer of gelcoat.

About reliability in wind generator blade design

LM Glasfiber has been working with our suppliers for years, aiming to develop the optimum gelcoat in our blade design. The result is a surface finish that resists salt, sand, sunlight, rain, humidity and insects. In addition, the gelcoat on LM blades is as visually neutral as possible, with a non-reflective surface.

Leading edge tape
At certain sites, it may be beneficial to provide additional protection against sand and salt by attaching resistant tape to the leading edge of the blade. The tape used by LM Glasfiber has been thoroughly tested, and is the type used on helicopter rotors.

Welcome to LM Glasfiber - Leading skills every step of the way
LM Glasfiber is the world's leading supplier of blades for wind turbines, and the only supplier that operates on a global basis. To maintain our leading position in the development of blade technology and production methods, we rely on the exceptional know-how and responsibility of our employees all over the world.

We currently have more than 100 employees engaged exclusively in R&D work. As a result, we are the blade producer with the most extensive specialist knowledge in the world in fields that include material and process technology, aero-elastic calculations, aerodynamic design, structural design, power calculations, cross-section calculations, geometric design, testing of materials and components, testing of blades and use of 3D CAD.

We hire some of the best-qualified engineers and bring major resources to bear in building up a wide-reaching body of specialist know-how and to constantly maintain our technical expertise.

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Wind generator blade design
Gelcoat in blade design - protection from the elements The outermost layer of LM blades consists of gelcoat. This is an integral part of the casting process, which means a thicker layer can be applied to improve the protection of the wind generator blades. In fact, all new blades start with a layer of gelcoat. About reliability in wind generator blade design LM Glasfiber has been working with our suppliers for years, aiming to develop the optimum gelcoat in our blade design. The result is a surface finish that resists salt, sand, sunlight, rain, humidity and insects. In addition, the gelcoat on LM blades is as visually neutral as possible, with a non-reflective surface. Leading edge tape At certain sites, it may be beneficial to provide additional protection against sand and salt by attaching resistant tape to the leading edge of the blade. The tape used by LM Glasfiber has been thoroughly tested, and is the type used on helicopter rotors....

Blade design
Pre-bending - the distinguishing feature of LM blades LM blades are pre-bent, which means they flex towards the wind when mounted and are not subject to loading. LM Glasfiber developed this pre-bending solution for several reasons. Clearance to the tower: One of......