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WTG Major Component Exchanges - Engineered Solutions for Wind
Engineered Solutions for Wind
Certex UK delivers engineered lifting and maintenance solutions that support the safe and efficient operation of onshore and offshore wind assets. Combining engineering design, fabrication, lifting expertise and field experience, we provide practical solutions for major component exchange, gearbox and drive train splitting, modular laydown systems and specialist handling equipment. Our approach is focused on reducing downtime, improving operational efficiency and delivering cost-effective support across multiple turbine platforms.
Key Challenge for Major Component Exchange Projects
Managing major component exchange and maintenance campaigns across multiple offshore wind farms and varying turbine platforms within a single operation, whilst minimising downtime, vessel time and remobilisation requirements.
Solution:
- Modular multi-platform tooling and laydown systems designed to support gearbox, hub and blade exchange operations across varying turbine platforms.
- Interchangeable support configurations and universal handling equipment enabling compatibility with multiple component types, sizes and mounting arrangements.
- Integrated lifting, levelling, tilting and laydown capabilities to support controlled handling, transfer and maintenance activities.
- Supports safe removal, landing, handling and replacement of major components during offshore maintenance campaigns.
- Enables key maintenance activities, including drive shaft splitting and main bearing replacement, without continuous crane support.
- Rapid transition between turbine platforms and offshore wind farms without the requirement for remobilisation.
- Reduced maintenance and major component exchange durations.
- Reduced vessel charter periods and offshore campaign time.
- Cost-effective solution for multi-platform offshore wind maintenance and major component exchange operations.
Hub Lift / Tilt Tool and Laydown Module
WTG Platforms Covered:
- Vestas V112
- Vestas V120
- Siemens SWT 3.6
Blade Handling & Laydown Module
WTG Platforms Covered:
- Vestas V112
- Vestas V120
- Siemens SWT 3.6
- Senvion 5M
- Senvion 6M
Gearbox Laydown & Drive Train Splitting
WTG Platforms Covered:
- Vestas V80
- Vestas V90
- Vestas V112
- Vestas V120
- Siemens 2.3
- Siemens 3.6
- Senvion 5M
- Senvion 6M
Why Choose Certex UK for Engineering & Fabrication?
- In house engineering team with lifting, structural, wind and access design experience
- End to end capability – design, fabrication, testing, installation and documentation
- Wind-specialist solutions – blade grippers, turbine component handling tools and modular universal laydown systems that work across multiple turbine models and OEMs, reducing downtime and cost
- Integrated services with inspections, crane support, NDT and rigging
- Onshore and offshore experience, supporting UK and international projects
- Focus on safety, practicality and compliance, with clear documentation and traceability
To discuss an engineering challenge, bespoke lifting device, wind turbine handling tool, access solution or modification project, contact our team.
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