{"id":4569,"date":"2026-06-12T02:51:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T02:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gear-coupling.top\/?p=4569"},"modified":"2026-06-12T03:12:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T03:12:20","slug":"gear-coupling-for-wind-turbine-generator-systems-engineering-reliable-power-transmission-in-the-uks-growing-renewable-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gear-coupling.top\/ro\/application\/gear-coupling-for-wind-turbine-generator-systems-engineering-reliable-power-transmission-in-the-uks-growing-renewable-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear Coupling for Wind Turbine Generator Systems: Engineering Reliable Power Transmission in the UK’s Growing Renewable Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gear Coupling for Wind Turbine Generator Systems: Engineering Reliable Power Transmission in the UK’s Growing Renewable Sector<\/h2>\n

A detailed technical and commercial guide for engineers, plant managers, and procurement teams sourcing high-performance gear couplings for wind turbine drivetrain applications across Britain and beyond.<\/p>\n

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Wind energy has become one of the most strategically significant sectors in the United Kingdom’s energy landscape. From the sprawling offshore farms of the North Sea to the onshore installations across Scotland and Wales, the nation’s commitment to net-zero by 2050 has driven rapid deployment of multi-megawatt wind turbine generator (WTG) systems. Behind every turbine that converts wind into clean electricity lies a carefully engineered drivetrain \u2014 and at the heart of that drivetrain, handling the brutal, variable torque loads of real-world operation, is the gear coupling.<\/p>\n

A gear coupling is a mechanical device designed to transmit torque between two shafts while accommodating angular, parallel, and axial misalignment. In wind turbine applications, where rotor shafts, gearboxes, and generators must work in concert under constantly shifting loads, the choice of gear coupling directly affects drivetrain longevity, maintenance frequency, and overall energy yield. This guide explores why gear couplings are indispensable in gearbox-equipped WTGs, what engineering parameters matter most, and how Ever Power’s drum-tooth gear coupling range meets the exacting demands of the renewable energy industry.<\/p>\n

Whether you are a procurement engineer at a UK wind farm operator, a drivetrain designer at an OEM, or a maintenance contractor managing a fleet of turbines, this article provides the technical depth and commercial clarity you need to specify the right gear coupling for your application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Custom Gear Couplings for Wind Energy Drivetrains<\/h2>\n

Engineered to handle the high-torque, variable-load demands of modern wind turbine gearbox connections \u2014 with full customisation available for UK and international OEM projects.<\/p>\n

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How Wind Turbine Drivetrains Actually Work \u2014 And Where Gear Couplings Fit In<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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A modern gearbox-equipped wind turbine \u2014 often referred to as a doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG) or semi-direct-drive configuration \u2014 converts wind energy through a sequence of precisely engineered mechanical stages. The wind rotor, comprising two or three blades and a hub, captures kinetic energy from the wind and translates it into rotational motion at the main shaft. Depending on site conditions and turbine rating, this main shaft typically rotates at between 5 and 20 revolutions per minute (rpm), carrying enormous torque loads that can exceed one million Newton-metres in machines rated above 3 MW.<\/p>\n

The gearbox \u2014 sometimes called the step-up gearbox or speed increaser \u2014 takes this slow, high-torque rotation and converts it to the high-speed, lower-torque output required by the generator: typically 1,000 to 1,800 rpm for grid-connected induction machines. This step-up ratio commonly falls between 1:50 and 1:100 for large turbines. The interface between the gearbox output shaft and the generator input shaft is precisely where the gear coupling performs its most critical function.<\/p>\n

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Why not a rigid flange coupling?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rigid couplings cannot accommodate shaft misalignment. In a nacelle subject to wind-induced deflection, thermal expansion, and structural flex, even fractions of a millimetre of misalignment translate into catastrophic bearing loads. The gear coupling’s inherent flexibility absorbs this without transmitting destructive side-loads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Elastomeric couplings lack the torque capacity and fatigue life required at the gearbox-generator interface of a multi-megawatt machine. They also degrade under the oil-splash conditions common in sealed nacelle environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The gear coupling bridges the gearbox output and generator input shafts, transmitting rated torque while absorbing the inevitable misalignments \u2014 angular, parallel, and axial \u2014 that arise from manufacturing tolerances, thermal cycling, dynamic loading, and the long-term settlement of nacelle structures. In offshore turbines, where access for maintenance is restricted by weather windows and vessel availability, a gear coupling that can deliver ten to twenty years of reliable service without replacement is not a luxury \u2014 it is an engineering necessity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Drum-Tooth Gear Coupling: Operating Principle and Material Science<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The drum-tooth (barrel-tooth) gear coupling represents the pinnacle of gear coupling engineering for high-load, misalignment-prone applications. Unlike conventional spur-tooth designs where the tooth profile is straight and cylindrical, the drum-tooth design uses a convex, barrel-shaped tooth profile on the inner sleeve. This geometry fundamentally changes how contact stress is distributed under misalignment conditions.<\/p>\n

In a straight-tooth coupling under angular misalignment, contact concentrates at tooth edges, creating extreme Hertzian contact stresses that accelerate wear and fatigue failure. The drum-tooth profile shifts this contact toward the crown of the tooth, distributing load across a greater area and dramatically reducing peak contact stress \u2014 typically by 30 to 50% compared with equivalent straight-tooth designs. This is why drum-tooth gear couplings can accommodate angular misalignment of up to 1.5\u00b0 per gear mesh without premature wear, a figure that matters greatly in wind turbine nacelles where structural deflections are measured over the full 20-year design life of the machine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Materials and Surface Treatment<\/h3>\n
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Alloy Steel Hubs<\/strong><\/p>\n

42CrMo4 or 40Cr alloy steel, quenched and tempered to 28\u201332 HRC. High yield strength with excellent fatigue resistance under cyclic torque reversals characteristic of wind turbine operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Outer Sleeve (Outer Ring)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cast iron GG25\/GGG50 or ductile iron for standard ratings; structural steel for heavy-duty wind energy versions. Precision-machined internal teeth mesh with hub teeth through oil-lubricated contact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tooth Surface Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carburising and case hardening to 58\u201362 HRC tooth surface, followed by precision profile grinding. This dual-hardness approach \u2014 hard surface over tough core \u2014 is essential for fatigue life exceeding 10^7 load cycles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sealing System<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nitrile (NBR) or fluoroelastomer (FKM) O-ring seals retain lubricating grease within the coupling, preventing contamination ingress. FKM seals are specified for extreme temperature ranges (-40\u00b0C to +150\u00b0C) in offshore environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The combination of these material choices and manufacturing processes produces a gear coupling capable of operating continuously at rated torque for periods measured in decades. Ever Power’s manufacturing facility employs CNC hobbing, profile grinding, and coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspection at every production stage, ensuring that the finished coupling meets the dimensional tolerances \u2014 typically tooth profile error within 3 to 5 micrometres \u2014 demanded by wind energy OEM specifications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Performance Parameters<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The table below summarises key technical parameters for Ever Power’s GICL \/ NGCL drum-tooth gear coupling series as typically applied in wind turbine and heavy industrial drivetrain applications. Custom ratings are available on request.<\/p>\n

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Rated Torque (Tn)<\/td>\n500 \u2013 1,000,000<\/td>\n100,000 \u2013 1,250,000<\/td>\nN\u00b7m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peak Torque (Tp)<\/td>\n2.0 \u00d7 Tn<\/td>\n2.5 \u00d7 Tn (short-duration)<\/td>\nEmergency stop, grid fault<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Speed (nmax)<\/td>\nUp to 6,000<\/td>\n1,000 \u2013 2,500<\/td>\nrpm (generator-side)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Angular Misalignment<\/td>\nUp to 1.5\u00b0<\/td>\n0.5\u00b0 \u2013 1.0\u00b0 (continuous)<\/td>\nPer gear mesh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Axial Displacement<\/td>\n\u00b13 \u2013 \u00b115<\/td>\n\u00b15 \u2013 \u00b120<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tooth Material<\/td>\n42CrMo4 \/ 40Cr<\/td>\n42CrMo4, carburised & ground<\/td>\nHRC 58\u201362 surface<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Service Factor<\/td>\n1.25 \u2013 2.00<\/td>\n1.75 \u2013 2.50<\/td>\nPer ISO 14691<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating Temperature<\/td>\n-20\u00b0C to +100\u00b0C<\/td>\n-40\u00b0C to +120\u00b0C<\/td>\nOffshore FKM seals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Design Life Target<\/td>\n100,000 hours<\/td>\n175,000+ hours<\/td>\nOffshore: 20+ year target<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lubrication Method<\/td>\nGrease (packed) or oil bath<\/td>\nHigh-temp EP grease (NLGI 2\/3)<\/td>\nRe-greasing interval: 2\u20135 yr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Specific Application Scenarios in Wind Energy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Gearbox-to-Generator Interface<\/h3>\n

This is the primary application for high-torque drum-tooth gear couplings in wind turbines. The gearbox output shaft and generator input shaft are never perfectly aligned in practice \u2014 thermal growth, bearing settling, and nacelle flex all create dynamic misalignment. The gear coupling absorbs these displacements while transmitting full rated torque continuously, protecting both the gearbox output bearing and the generator front bearing from excessive radial loads that would otherwise shorten their service lives drastically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Main Shaft Brake Disc Interface<\/h3>\n

Many wind turbine designs incorporate a main shaft brake disc between the rotor and gearbox. Where a flexible connection is required between the brake disc carrier and the gearbox input flange, a gear coupling provides the necessary torsional rigidity to handle braking torques \u2014 which can reach three to five times rated torque during emergency stops \u2014 while still accommodating the small angular misalignment between these two heavy rotating components. Specifying the correct service factor (typically 2.0 or higher for this duty) is critical for safe operation over the turbine’s full life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Auxiliary Systems: Yaw & Cooling Drives<\/h3>\n

Beyond the main drivetrain, gear couplings also appear in the yaw drive systems that rotate the nacelle to face into the wind. These systems typically use multiple motor-gearbox units arranged around the yaw ring, and nylon or standard gear couplings connect the drive motors to their respective gearboxes. In addition, transformer cooling fan drives, hydraulic pump drives, and auxiliary generator sets within the nacelle may also employ small gear couplings rated at lower torques but still requiring the misalignment tolerance that this coupling type provides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Why Gear Couplings Outperform Alternatives in Wind Energy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Comparing coupling technologies for wind turbine drivetrain applications reveals distinct advantages that have made the gear coupling the default choice for gearbox-generator connections in turbines ranging from 750 kW community-scale machines to the latest 12+ MW offshore giants operating in the waters of the North Sea and the Irish Sea. Several factors drive this preference, each tied to a specific engineering requirement that alternative coupling types cannot meet simultaneously.<\/p>\n

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Torque Density<\/h4>\n

Gear couplings achieve higher torque-to-size ratios than any flexible coupling alternative. A drum-tooth gear coupling rated at 500,000 N\u00b7m typically has an outer diameter below 600 mm and a total length under 500 mm \u2014 significantly more compact than a comparable elastomeric disc coupling, which matters enormously in the constrained space of a wind turbine nacelle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Torsional Rigidity Under Load<\/h4>\n

Unlike elastomeric couplings, which exhibit significant torsional compliance under load, gear couplings behave as essentially rigid torque transmitters. This torsional stiffness is critical for the pitch angle control algorithms in modern variable-speed turbines, where the drivetrain’s dynamic response directly affects power quality and blade pitch actuation accuracy at grid fault moments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Temperature Tolerance<\/h4>\n

All-metal construction means that gear coupling performance does not degrade at the sub-zero temperatures encountered in offshore UK winter conditions, nor at the elevated temperatures inside a sealed nacelle during summer operation. Elastomeric couplings lose significant stiffness and torque capacity at low temperatures, a particularly serious concern for Scottish offshore sites where nacelle interior temperatures can drop below -20\u00b0C during extended calm periods with no internal heat generation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Serviceability & Repairability<\/h4>\n

Should a coupling eventually require maintenance, the modular design of the GICL\/NGCL series allows sleeve replacement without removing either the gearbox or the generator from the nacelle \u2014 a critical advantage in offshore environments where the cost of a crane vessel can exceed \u00a350,000 per day. Individual components are designed and catalogued for interchangeability, so replacement sleeves can be stocked at the operations and maintenance base for rapid deployment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ever Power’s Manufacturing & Custom Engineering Capability<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Ever Power operates a dedicated gear coupling manufacturing facility equipped with state-of-the-art CNC gear hobbing machines, gear grinding centres, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and dynamic balancing rigs. The production floor spans over 15,000 m\u00b2, accommodating the manufacture of couplings from the smallest auxiliary-drive sizes up to the largest offshore wind turbine ratings exceeding 1,000,000 N\u00b7m nominal torque.<\/p>\n

What truly differentiates Ever Power in the UK market is the depth of its product customisation service. Wind turbine OEMs and operators frequently encounter non-standard interface requirements \u2014 unconventional shaft diameters, special keyway arrangements, non-metric flange bolt patterns demanded by legacy gearbox designs, or unusual axial float requirements for specific nacelle configurations. The engineering team at Ever Power has extensive experience in reverse-engineering existing couplings, designing bespoke solutions from dimensional drawings or CMM scan data, and manufacturing certified replacement couplings that meet or exceed the original specification.<\/p>\n

All products can be supplied with material traceability certificates, dimensional inspection reports, dynamic balance certificates (ISO 1940 Grade G6.3 or better), and \u2014 on request \u2014 full finite element analysis (FEA) fatigue reports to support certification submissions to Lloyd’s Register, DNV GL, or Bureau Veritas.<\/p>\n

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NL Nylon Sleeve Gear Coupling for Auxiliary Drives<\/h3>\n

For lower-torque auxiliary applications within the wind turbine nacelle \u2014 such as yaw drive motor connections, hydraulic pump drives, and cooling fan assemblies \u2014 the NL Type nylon sleeve gear coupling offers a lighter, more economical alternative to all-metal designs. The nylon sleeve introduces a degree of electrical insulation between shafts, which is beneficial in applications where stray electrical currents could cause bearing damage in motor windings. The nylon element also provides limited vibration damping, reducing noise and vibration transmission in auxiliary circuits mounted close to nacelle sensors and control equipment.<\/p>\n

NL couplings are available in bore sizes from 12 mm to 80 mm with rated torques from 16 N\u00b7m to 2,000 N\u00b7m, making them suitable for the motor ratings typically used in yaw and pitch auxiliary systems ranging from 2.2 kW to 75 kW. Ever Power can supply these with custom bore and keyway specifications to match any motor shaft standard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Customer Success: Real-World Performance in Demanding Conditions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

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Gearbox-Generator Coupling Retrofit on a 30-Turbine Offshore Array, East Yorkshire Coast<\/h3>\n
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An independent offshore wind farm operator managing a fleet of 2.3 MW DFIG turbines off the East Yorkshire coast had been experiencing recurring gearbox output bearing failures across multiple machines in the array. An independent drivetrain inspection identified the root cause as fatigue damage originating at the gearbox output bearing, traced to excessive radial loading caused by a first-generation elastomeric coupling that had stiffened significantly in cold weather \u2014 creating dynamic misalignment forces that the original design had not anticipated over a 15-year operating history.<\/p>\n

The operator contracted Ever Power to supply 30 replacement NGCL series drum-tooth gear couplings, custom-engineered to match the existing shaft interface dimensions and torque rating of 185,000 N\u00b7m. Detailed FEA analysis and dynamic simulations were completed by Ever Power’s engineering team within three weeks, with a full certification package including DNV GL material certificates. A batch of 30 units was manufactured and inspected over an 8-week production run, dynamically balanced to ISO 1940 G2.5, and shipped with full dimensional and balance certification to the operator’s O&M base in Hull.<\/p>\n

Following the retrofit campaign \u2014 completed over two summer weather windows \u2014 the operator reported zero recurrence of gearbox output bearing failures across the entire retrofitted fleet over the 18-month post-installation monitoring period. Estimated annual maintenance saving from eliminated bearing replacements: approximately \u00a3420,000 across the fleet. The operator has since placed standing orders for Ever Power couplings as standard replacement stock for the full array.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“We had tried three different coupling suppliers for our North Sea array and none could match the combination of torque capacity and cold-weather performance we needed. Ever Power’s NGCL couplings have been running for two full years now without a single issue \u2014 and the documentation package they provided satisfied our certification body on the first submission.”<\/p>\n

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“As a drivetrain OEM supplying gearboxes to the European wind market, we require coupling partners who can handle rapid custom engineering turnarounds. Ever Power consistently delivers fully certified, dimensionally accurate gear couplings within agreed lead times. Their willingness to work through non-standard bore and flange configurations is genuinely outstanding.”<\/p>\n

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“Our Scottish onshore wind portfolio includes turbines from multiple manufacturers, each with slightly different interface standards. Ever Power handled every variant with custom engineering \u2014 bore sizes, spline profiles, flanges \u2014 and the quality of their inspection documentation gave us total confidence during our annual maintenance audit. Pricing is very competitive against European alternatives.”<\/p>\n

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Sourcing Gear Couplings for UK Wind Energy Projects<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The United Kingdom is home to the world’s largest installed base of offshore wind capacity, with major developments across the North Sea, the Irish Sea, and the Firth of Forth. The Crown Estate’s Round 4 leasing programme and the Government’s target of 50 GW of offshore wind by 2030 mean that demand for high-quality drivetrain components \u2014 including gear couplings<\/a> \u2014 from the UK wind sector will continue to grow substantially through the rest of this decade. UK procurement teams working on both new-build projects and the growing repowering and life-extension market need reliable access to technically compliant gear couplings at competitive prices and with short lead times.<\/p>\n

Ever Power has established a dedicated supply channel for UK and European wind energy customers, with the capability to hold safety stock of frequently ordered coupling sizes at strategic logistics points. For high-value custom orders, the standard engineering and manufacturing lead time is 6 to 10 weeks from confirmed order and approved drawings \u2014 a figure that can be reduced to 3 to 4 weeks for emergency replacement orders when required. All exports to the UK are accompanied by the full suite of documentation required under the UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) framework and, where specified, the equivalent CE marking for parallel supply to EU offshore sites.<\/p>\n

Beyond the offshore sector, onshore wind operations across England, Scotland, and Wales \u2014 many now entering their second decade of operation and facing the engineering challenges of life extension programmes \u2014 represent a significant and growing market for replacement and upgraded gear couplings. Ever Power’s capability to reverse-engineer and replace obsolete coupling designs makes the company a natural partner for wind farm operators and service companies working on the UK’s ageing onshore fleet.<\/p>\n

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Coupling Selection Guide: Wind Turbine Application Reference<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The following reference table maps turbine size class to typical drivetrain coupling requirements. These values are indicative and should be confirmed with the turbine OEM specification sheet and drivetrain layout drawings before ordering.<\/p>\n

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Community \/ Small Onshore<\/td>\n500 kW \u2013 1.0 MW<\/td>\nGearbox\u2013Generator<\/td>\n15,000 \u2013 60,000 N\u00b7m<\/td>\nGICL medium drum-tooth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard Onshore<\/td>\n1.5 MW \u2013 3.5 MW<\/td>\nGearbox\u2013Generator<\/td>\n60,000 \u2013 250,000 N\u00b7m<\/td>\nNGCL heavy drum-tooth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nearshore \/ Coastal Offshore<\/td>\n3.0 MW \u2013 6.0 MW<\/td>\nGearbox\u2013DFIG<\/td>\n200,000 \u2013 550,000 N\u00b7m<\/td>\nNGCL extra-heavy, FKM seal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large Offshore (North Sea)<\/td>\n6.0 MW \u2013 12 MW<\/td>\nGearbox\u2013Generator<\/td>\n450,000 \u2013 1,000,000 N\u00b7m<\/td>\nCustom NGCL, DNV GL cert<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n