Renewable energy

Ultra performing composites

Did you know how crucial wind components are for the ultimate performance and efficiency of wind turbines? Especially rotor blades need to have the optimal combination of rigidity, lightweight and long-term stability. Structural design and material solution play an important part in its design optimization.

Our materials fulfill the complex requirements of the wind industry. Extraordinary material properties and sustainable products are key factors in our efforts for a greener future. How green are you?

Advantages of our core materials

  • Best-in-class resin uptake, especially with SealX
  • Great strength and stiffness at lowest weight
  • Sustainable material availability and short lead times
  • Ease of processing
  • Excellent fatigue and long-term stability
  • Total cost of ownership

The right product in the right place

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References

ENERCON, Germany - AIREX® C70, AIREX® C71, BALTEK® SB

ENERCON, Germany - AIREX® C70, AIREX® C71, BALTEK® SB

Wind Turbine blade OEM, Brazil - AIREX® T92 SealX

Wind Turbine blade OEM, Brazil - AIREX® T92 SealX

Mingyang, China - AIREX® C70

Mingyang, China - AIREX® C70

RE Power Germany - AIREX® C70, BALTEK® SB

RE Power Germany - AIREX® C70, BALTEK® SB

ENERCON, Germany - AIREX® C70, AIREX® C71, BALTEK® SB

ENERCON, Germany - AIREX® C70, AIREX® C71, BALTEK® SB

AIREX® C70/C71 – High Specific Properties Foam
BALTEK® SB – Select Grade Structural Balsa


Application

  • Rotor blades of wind turbines E-48 and E-70 with AIREX® C70, AIREX® C71 and BALTEK® SB

Processing

  • Vacuum infusion

Benefits

  • Total cost of ownership with 3A Composites Hybrid Core Concept:
    • Excellent product performance
    • High quality standard
    • Increasing manufacturing repeatability and product quality
    • Production efficiency and product value
Wind Turbine blade OEM, Brazil - AIREX® T92 SealX

Wind Turbine blade OEM, Brazil - AIREX® T92 SealX

AIREX® T92 SealX – Structural and Sustainable


Application

  • Shear web and shell infusion with AIREX® T92 SealX for production of 6,500kg wind turbine blades

Processing

  • Vacuum infusion

Benefits

  • Total cost of ownership:
    • Total resin saving over 3%
    • Total weight saving 1%
    • Excellent fatigue strength
    • Consistently high product quality
  • Global availability
  • Recyclable product
Mingyang, China - AIREX® C70

Mingyang, China - AIREX® C70

AIREX® C70 – High Specific Properties


Application

  • Rotor blades of wind turbines with AIREX® C70

Processing

  • Vacuum infusion

Benefits

  • High material quality
  • Excellent cooperation with 3A Composites Core Materials
  • Weight saving thanks to low density/high performance foam
RE Power Germany - AIREX® C70, BALTEK® SB

RE Power Germany - AIREX® C70, BALTEK® SB

AIREX® C70 – High Specific Properties
BALTEK® SB – Select Grade Structural Balsa


Application

  • Rotor blades of 5MW with AIREX® C70, BALTEK® SB.100

Processing

  • Vacuum infusion

Benefits

  • 3A Composites Hybrid Core Concept makes optimized use of each material
  • Very extensive product range
  • Excellent product performance

Additional information

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