BGB, a UK-based global engineering firm, has announced the introduction of a ‘one-stop-shop’ offering following the launch of its Aftermarket Wind Brushes.
The engineering enterprise, which develops, designs and manufactures engineering applications for service companies, distributors and some of the world’s biggest OEMs, including Danish manufacturer, Vestas, has extensive experience in the wind market, stretching back over five decades.
The unveiling of its own-brand carbon aftermarket brushes, supplied by European wind partners, not only aims to fulfil the market need for providing replacement systems within the OE sector, it also adds to BGB’s complete suite of in-house manufactured solutions which includes slip rings, brush holders and rotary unions.
Its launch ensures that BGB remains one of few engineering providers in the sector to offer a fully end-to-end service.
The expanding range of carbon brush products offered cover many of the main patterns for Turbine OEMS and comprise of Generator Phase Brushes, Ground Brushes, Lightning Protection Brushes, and those used on pitch control, yaw motors, Anti-Icer, De-Icer and signal applications.
Tapping into the growing wind power aftermarket, driven by the need for more sustainable solutions, as well as efficient maintenance and operation, BGB aims to utilise its expanding Spares and Repairs service, coupled with its world-class on-site test facilities, to evaluate, test, replace or repair worn and damaged brushes as well as offer a range of brush products for the aftermarket.
Its Spares and Repairs service, and the launch of this latest product, are part of the company’s ongoing Circular Economy commitment, which focuses on key principles such as designing out waste and pollution and keeping products and materials in-use.
