In the eighth issue of its GEARS inline customer magazine, Klingelnberg presents the projects and developments it has advanced in recent months, with a special focus on trends and developments in renewable energy, particularly wind energy. An exclusive interview on this topic with Gary Gu, executive director the Asian gearbox manufacturer NGC Transmission Equipment, reveals some fascinating responses. 

In addition to a range of solutions for wind energy, the current issue also includes customer reports. Mexican automobile manufacturer Transmisiones y Equipos Mecánicos S.A. de C.V. (TREMEC) reports on its experience with the Höfler Cylindrical Gear Generating Grinding Machine Speed Viper. The customer received an entire production system consisting of design software, new operating software and an innovative machine. TANDLER GmbH & Co. KG, which specializes in gears and transmissions, demonstrates the advantages of retrofitting and explains when it’s worth it to overhaul a machine. Klingelnberg also introduces its latest machine development: With the Höfler Cylindrical Gear Roll Testing Machine R 300, Klingelnberg is introducing onto the market a machine that is designed for a compact, flexible, high-precision testing technology for 100-percent quality control of cylindrical gears.

 

Additional articles include: Gary Gu, executive director of the gearbox manufacturer NGC, and Prasad Kizhakel, chief sales officer of the Klingelnberg Group, discuss opportunities, trends, and technologies in wind. Dr. Hartmuth Müller, head of technology and innovation, explains the history of wind turbine generators and highlights a range of concepts. Product showcases on the Precision Measuring Center P 152, Höfler Cylindrical Gear Roll Testing Machine R 300 and Speed Viper. Jan Greune, head of operations at Tandler, and Loïc de Vathaire, service manager, bevel gear technology at Klingelnberg, discuss the advantages of a machine retrofit.

To order the magazine, call +49 2192 81-0 or send an email to marketing@klingelnberg.com with “GEARS inline” in the subject line.