In the wind industry, moving parts are the hallmark of a well-oiled machine. Turbines should always have their blades rotating, which equates to electricity generation. These moving parts aren’t all made from a single material, however. Each part connects into the adjacent one. It’s necessary to use couplings throughout a turbine’s design. Elastomeric couplings are [read more…]
The Earth continues to rotate and weather patterns constantly change. Wind is the result of these activities. In fact, nearly every part of the globe has some wind blowing during a given part of the day. It makes sense that energy industries would look toward wind turbines as a lucrative, production source. Wind turbines are [read more…]
Electric motors help run the world. From powering a commuting vehicle to supporting a wind turbine, these motors give life to many of the world’s most important machines. At Kurz Industrial Solutions, we pride ourselves on 100 years of service to the motor drive world. Our repair shop can support your motor needs when maintenance [read more…]
The graceful turns of a wind turbine aren’t often associated with heat or friction. They appear like birds on the horizon. From an engineer’s perspective, however, there’s always a concern about overheating. The blades rotate at incredible speeds, which are funneled into internal components that ultimately provide sustainable energy to local businesses and residents. It [read more…]
Since entering the electric motors market in 1970, Toshiba has earned a reputation among energy providers for durability and reliability. The company’s EQPIII motor series has been an industry standard for over 20 years, but the new line of EQP Global SD NEMA Premium motors set raise quality and performance standards even higher. Toshiba has [read more…]
If you look out on a wind-turbine farm, there might be dozens of structures spinning in the breeze. A single turbine can cost thousands of dollars. This type of investment takes commitment on the part of the owner. Many companies want to get into the wind business, but there are financial obstacles. The federal government [read more…]
The results are in: Congratulations to Tim Hofacker and John Widstrand! Tim and John are each now the proud owners of two Indoor Club tickets to the Arizona Cardinals vs. Green Bay Packers game on December 2nd. Thank you to everyone that participated! You can win everyday just by choosing to work with Kurz. Our mission [read more…]
A gear unit converts energy from the rotating blades and allows it to safely enter the generator. High-quality units, such as the M Series from SEW Eurodrive, come with several features that should be highlighted before a major investment. Flexibility with Application M Series units from SEW Eurodrive don’t come as a fixed product. It’s [read more…]
A wind turbine is an amazing source of sustainable energy that requires specialized technicians to keep them going. Not only must you know a lot about the technology itself, but you have to be a bit of a daredevil as well. Between the heights, the weather, and the swirling blades, danger is the name of the [read more…]
We love to celebrate, and we love football. So, we’re celebrating our 100 Year Anniversary by giving away Green Bay Packers tickets! Here’s how it works: we have two sets of tickets to give away for the December 2nd game against the Cardinals. We will select two winners at random, each walking away with two Indoor [read more…]
