A strong partner for the wind industry

As a strong partner of the wind power industry, Liebherr offers the suitable solution for a wide range of requirements. These include components which are used as pitch and yaw adjustment systems in wind turbines. Liebherr supplies mobile cranes, crawler cranes and heavy-duty offshore cranes for the assembly of wind turbines. The hoisting equipment section is supplemented by tower cranes which have been specially developed for particularly high systems.

Mixing plants from Liebherr are used to produce prefabricated concrete parts for the towers of wind turbines. In the field of automation systems, Liebherr has developed a new portal for machining rotor blades. Large diameter bearings for adjustment of the rotor blade and the yaw are manufactured on high precision gear cutting machines from Liebherr.

Maritime cranes for the wind industry

Liebherr also offers the right solution for the wide range of requirements of the wind power industry in the maritime sector. Cranes and material handling equipment are employed both at harbors and at sea, on crane ships and on floating installation platforms.

The wide range of mobile harbor cranes and ship cranes from Liebherr ideally matches the many different requirements when loading wind power components in harbors. The cranes are used to load and unload ships, low-loaders and goods wagons. This involves heavy cargo such as generators with a lifting capacity of over 70 tonnes or rotor blades with a span of more than 40m. Safety and precision are important factors. In addition to the design of the cranes, the electronic control systems are of utmost importance. These control systems one of the core competencies of Liebherr and are therefore also developed in-house..

Liebherr also offers convincing solutions for constructing wind turbines at sea. The offshore heavy duty cranes feature lifting capacities of up to 3,000 t.

Loading of wind power components at the harbor

Safety and precision are the most important criteria when it comes to transferring heavy loads in the wind power sector. The strengths of the Liebherr mobile harbor cranes are brought to bear here. Independently powered, closed hydraulic circuits employ a minimum of components and combine extremely short reaction times and maximum precision with operating reliability and safety.

The mobile harbor cranes reach maximum lifting capacities of up to 208t. In tandem operation, the patented multi-crane control system SYCRATRONIC® enables lifting capacities of up to 416t. The dynamic anti-collision control system in conjunction with Vertical Line Finder also ensures that work is carried out safely and precisely.

Heavy-duty ship cranes for transportation and loading

Liebherr supplies the CBB series, a separate line of heavy-duty ship cranes, to load and transport wind turbines. These cranes can also be equipped with the dynamic anti-collision control system for enhanced safety in crane operation. The cranes can lift loads of up to 450t.

Erection of offshore wind turbines

Liebherr's offshore heavy duty cranes feature lifting capacities of up to 5,000t and are used to erect wind turbines at sea. All requirements can be catered for: diesel-powered or electric drive units, explosion-protected cranes and cranes for ambient temperatures between +40°C and -50°C, and special lowering depths down to 3,000m below sea level.

Synchronous control for automated tandem lifts

In standard mode, each crane has to be operated by one driver for tandem lifts. The drivers are informed about the main functions of both cranes (e.g. speeds, etc.) on their respective monitors. This enables both crane drivers to control the two cranes independently, but yet coordinated.

A far more efficient variant is the "Automatic Parallel" mode with one person controlling both cranes. In this mode, the traverse remains parallel to the ship or to the initial position, and an automatic control system computes the movements of the jib heads of both cranes. Since the length and hook height difference are kept constant during movement, any unwanted diagonal pull in the cables can be ruled out.

A third option for tandem lifts is the "Automatic Rotation" mode in which the traverse can rotate. The crane driver only has to control the direction or rotation of the traverse, while the control system computes the necessary movement of the jib heads of both cranes.

Dynamic anti-collision control

The dynamic anti-collision control system manages simultaneous movements of two or more cranes. Every crane is fully protected while its performance remains constantly high.

When several cranes work simultaneously, the movements of the individual crane can be controlled based on the current position of the other cranes. The special feature of the dynamic anti-collision system from Liebherr is that it automatically computes the actual position, speed and acceleration of each crane, as well as their load torque limitation. This allows the crane driver to work absolutely safely with maximum flexibility.

Vertical line finder prevents load vibrations

The vertical line finder is an optional control aid for avoiding diagonal pull on the load. This may occur when the distance between the crane driver and the load is too long or when the center of gravity is not symmetrical.

The control system controls the position of the boom by showing the exact vertical rope position before the load is lifted. Since the load does not vibrate, the danger of damage to the load or the crane is minimized. The system also provides greater safety for the crane driver and his environment.

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Dr. Hans Liebherr Straße 1

6710 Nenzing

Austria

Efficiency for wind farms and individual installations

The economical, high-performance mobile cranes from Liebherr have proved their worth for decades in the construction of wind power plants. The cranes are available in various load capacity classes and are precisely tailored to the needs of the wind power industry. Liebherr faces the development of increasingly powerful installations and increasingly high towers by producing optimised cranes and new boom systems reaching especially high carrying capacities.

Telescopic mobile cranes (LTM) drive on public roads and can therefore be transported extremely economically. They can be quickly erected and only require very little space in this case. The telescopic mobile cranes move from site to site with a retracted telescopic boom on narrow roads at wind parks.

The basic unit of the lattice boom mobile cranes (LG) also moves on public roads. This reduces the number of transportation units compared with lattice boom crawler cranes. The lattice boom mobile crane is used during the erection of wind parks and single installations.

  • 6-axle all-terrain chassis
  • Longest telescopic boom in its class
  • Self-assembly of Y-guying system for telescopic boom
  • Maximum capacities at the fixed jib for erection and maintenance of wind power generators
  • Sensitive maneuvering thanks to comfortable all-wheel steering and torque converter
  • Economical transportation logistics since only partial ballast is needed for maximum capacities at steep working radii
  • 7-axle all-terrain chassis
  • Strong boom system thanks to the Y-shaped guying system and spacer
  • Self-assembly of Y-guying system for telescopic boom
  • Sensitive maneuvering thanks to comfortable all-wheel steering and torque converter
  • Hydraulic adjustment of the ballast radius from 5.6 meter to 6.6 meter, thus reduction of ballast transportation
  • Economical transportation logistics since only partial ballast is needed for maximum capacities at steep working radii
  • 8-axle all-terrain chassis
  • Bestselling crane for erecting wind power plants in the 1.5MW class
  • Multi-variable boom system: 50m and 84m telescopic boom, fixed and luffing lattice jib
  • Sensitive maneuvering thanks to comfortable rear-wheel steering and torque converter
  • Economical transportation logistics since only partial ballast is needed for maximum capacities at steep working radii
  • 9-axle all-terrain chassis
  • Driving on public roads with telescopic boom and 2 outrigger beams at 12 t axle load
  • State-of-the-art work equipment: fixed and luffing lattice jib, telescopic boom extensions and auxiliary jib are optimized for the erection of wind power plants
  • Sensitive maneuvering thanks to comfortable all-wheel steering and torque converter
  • Economical transportation logistics since only partial ballast is needed for maximum capacities at steep working radii
  • 9-axle all-terrain chassis
  • Strongest mobile crane worldwide
  • Driving on public roads at 12 t axle load with slewing platform and 4 outrigger beams without telescopic boom
  • Driving on jobsites with 100 m telescopic boom and Y-guying system plus attachments
  • Sensitive maneuvering thanks to comfortable all-wheel steering and torque converter
  • Economical transportation logistics since only partial ballast is needed for maximum capacities at steep working radii
  • World's strongest lattice boom mobile crane
  • Combination of the flexibility of a 750t crawler crane with the mobility of a mobile crane
  • Basic crane can be driven on regular roads within 3m width
  • SL8HS boom system for 105 m wind power plants without derrick system – extendable with derrick system for hook heights of 146 m
  • Heavy-duty wind power equipment SL9 for 155 m hook height, SL12 boom for 160m hook height
  • Largest number of available wind power configurations – SL8, SL7, SL9, SLK, SL12

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Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH

Dr.-Hans-Liebherr-Straße 1

89584 Ehingen

Germany

Peak technology for high load capacities

Crawler cranes from Liebherr have proved their worth for decades in the construction of wind power plants. The cranes are available in various load capacity classes and are precisely tailored to the needs of the wind power industry.

Lattice boom crawler cranes (LR series) offer the highest load capacity and lifting height. On suitable terrain they can drive with complete equipment on wide tracks from one wind power plant to another. They can also drive with a full load.

The narrow track lattice boom crawler cranes (LR-W) can move with long boom systems on narrow roads. They can therefore be used efficiently in wind parks.

The LR 1300 SX crawler crane is used primarily in the area of wind turbine assembly and servicing. It is equipped for these operations with a narrow, telescopic undercarriage in order to ensure economical positioning under restricted space conditions.

The LR 1300 SX is driven by a Liebherr diesel engine developing 450kW / 612PS. The crane is equipped with two crane winches which each have a lifting capacity of 15 tonnes and feature high rope speeds for this wire rope hoist. Fast lifts and high lifting performance are therefore attained even with multiple reevings.

Innovation for high performance, mobility and flexibility

One of the characteristic features of the LR 1300 SX is its innovative boom system. In particular, the newly developed design of the SX boom ensures higher lifting capacities which are required during the erection of wind turbines. Additionally, there is a new heavy-duty jib which is 8 m long and is structurally designed for a maximum lifting capacity of 117 t. The heavy-duty jib develops its full capability in conjunction with long booms and derrick equipment. When an 80m main boom is combined as standard with a heavy-duty jib, the LR 1300 SX attains lifting capacities of more than 80t.

The standard width across the tracks of the LR 1300 SX is 8m. However, the undercarriage can be contracted to a width of 4.8m. Automatic track width adjustment enables the crane to travel fully equipped, i.e. including the boom and with full ballasting. The LR 1300 SX therefore offers extraordinary mobility for a machine in this lifting capacity category.

The dismantled LR 1300 SX with a maximum transport width of 3m can be inexpensively transported on standard low-loaders.

The LR 1300 SX is equipped with the latest generation of the Liebherr control system based on CANBUS technology. This system automatically computes the lifting capacities during operations, this ensuring optimum utilization of the crane.

  • Most compact crane in its class, efficient transportation thanks to optimized component weights
  • Complete self-erection with optional ballasting device possible
  • Highly economical crane for assembling plants in the 2 to 2.5 MW class
  • Special wind power configuration S3HS available with and without derrick system
  • Quick and easy assembly of the HS assembly jib
  • 1.5 m crawler shoes available for reduced ground pressures
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  • Fixed jib specially optimized for wind power
  • Simple assembly of wind power plants on 105m towers without derrick system
  • Extendable with derrick system for tower heights up to 150m
  • New SL10DFB boom system with unrivaled lifting capacities in the 600t class to a hook height of more than 160m
  • Optionally available with 2m crawler shoes and four-way drive unit
  • Very wide range of applications thanks to extensive equipment
  • With SLK boom system max. hook height 136 m for units on 120m towers without derrick system
  • Assembly jib usable on various boom systems with maximum flexibility
  • Boom sections exchangeable with lattice boom mobile crane LG 1750
  • Also available as a static ”pedestal crane”
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  • Excellent capacities over the complete working range
  • Variable boom systems for the erection of wind power plants
  • Can also be used flexibly in wind parks without derrick system
  • Enormous increases in lifting capacity with PowerBoom
  • Transportation-optimized dimensions and weights
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  • Heavy-duty crane - also suitable for applications in the wind power industry for large installations in the near and offshore areas
  • Transportation-optimized, no part wider than 3.5m or heavier than 45t
  • Large and well-arranged crane cab with excellent panoramic view
  • Can also be operated without derrick system
  • Self-assembly of the crawler tracks
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  • Optimum driving on narrow roads, total width of the crawler chassis only 5.8m
  • High safety during driving as the support plates can be kept close to the ground and the folding beams can be adapted to the available road width
  • Driving with 108m main boom and 12m fixed jib
  • High stability during crane operation due to crane supports
  • 2m crawler shoes, quick connection and 4-fold crawler drive as standard features
  • Narrow track concept adopted from the very successful LR 1400/2-W
  • Radio remote control for driving and support

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Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH

Dr.-Hans-Liebherr-Straße 1

89584 Ehingen

Germany

Components for the wind industry

Liebherr is the only manufacturer worldwide that is not only able to supply individual components as slewing bearings, slewing drives, electric motors and hydraulic cylinders, but able to supply hydraulic and electromechanical pitch systems and electromechanical yaw systems for wind turbines.

An important element of the cooperation with customers from all over the world is the applied application-specific engineering necessary for adapting and matching the individual components to each other. Liebherr works together with virtually all well-known turbine manufacturers and to date has supplied components for more than 15,000 wind turbines. The product portfolio covers components for 800 kW installations up to solutions for multi-megawatt turbines for offshore wind farms.

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Pitch systems

Liebherr produces well-engineered mechanical systems for rotor blade adjustment. Electric pitch systems are based on one or more mechanical gear units with electric motor, which drive a geared large diameter slewing bearing.

Hydraulic pitch systems are based on one or more hydraulic cylinders and a slewing ring bearing without gears to adjust the rotor blade position. In either case, the precise positioning of the rotor blades results in maximum energy yield.

In pitch systems, the following components from the Liebherr portfolio can be applied:

Three-row roller bearings for higher load capacity and more cost efficiency

Wind turbines are growing steadily in an effort to attain higher energy yields. The options of adapting existing designs to the growing dimensions and more demanding load profiles has however limits - particularly in regard to rotor blade bearings. Therefore, in addition to the current single-row and double-row four-point bearings, Liebherr now also offers three-row roller bearings for pitch systems. This highly increases the potential in terms of dimensioning and load capacity.

Yaw systems

Depending on the specific system design, up to twelve or more high-performance planetary gearboxes drive a slewing bearing and ensure precises as well as reliable wind direction tracking. Liebherr configures the entire yaw system, including the necessary electric motors, precisely to the needs of the customers. This guarantees a high level of system availability.

The following components from the Liebherr portfolio are ideally suited for use with yaw systems:

Yaw module concept study

In the course of the last 20 years, variety of parts and complexity have steadily increased within the wind industry. With this study, Liebherr wants to show new ways to achieve more flexible yaw system. The result is a module which integrates all functions of the yaw system in a ready-to-install unit.

The current concept offers a wide range of advantages. It can be easily scaled in terms of size and capacity and adapted to the different turbine platforms. Additionally, the use of standard components across all platforms hold great cost savings potential. Further, the implementation of the yaw system as a ready-to-install module makes it possible to simplify processes for the turbine manufacturer along the entire value chain.

Yaw module concept study (PDF, 3.7 MB)

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Competences

Based on a continuous quality management and the use of cutting-edge technologies, components by Liebherr meet the highest demands regarding quality and performance.

Product and system expertise

The right design and analysis of a component is decisive for its reliability and service life. For multi-megawatt wind turbines a design using Finite Element Methods (FEM) is essential, as the sensitivity to strain increases the larger the system gets. In addition, defined approval processes for new and further developments ensure optimal product configuration and thus high reliability.

High level of vertical integration

In order to ensure consistent high quality and reliability, all manufacturing processes must be optimally aligned. Hence why Liebherr improves all production processes on an ongoing basis and continually invests in cutting-edge production facilities.

Quality-oriented

Reliable components with a consistently high quality are particularly important for wind turbines in order to avoid long production downtimes and high logistics costs. To ensure that the quality standards achieved in the construction using Finite Element Methods (FEM) and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) are also maintained in subsequent processes, all company processes are designed to maintain quality.

  • Test bench for wind turbine main bearings
    We test our main bearings for wind turbines on a specially developed test bench. In order to realistically imitate the rigidity conditions of the application, a machine carrier from a wind turbine is used as an adjacent construction.

    Test bench for wind turbine main bearings

    We test our main bearings for wind turbines on a specially developed test bench. In order to realistically imitate the rigidity conditions of the application, a machine carrier from a wind turbine is used as an adjacent construction.

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  • Quality testing of slewing bearings
    Large diameter bearings with a diameter of up to 6,000 mm are measured and tested in a fully air-conditioning measuring laboratory.

    Quality testing of slewing bearings

    Large diameter bearings with a diameter of up to 6,000 mm are measured and tested in a fully air-conditioning measuring laboratory.

  • Wide range of slewing bearings
    Slewing bearings from Liebherr are available in different designs and a diameter range from 400 mm to 9,500 mm. Larger sizes are possible in a segmented design.

    Wide range of slewing bearings

    Slewing bearings from Liebherr are available in different designs and a diameter range from 400 mm to 9,500 mm. Larger sizes are possible in a segmented design.

  • Slewing bearings for wind turbines
    Liebherr produces large diameter slewing bearings for the adjustment of rotor blades and yaws in wind turbines. They can be designed as single-row or two-row four point bearings with external or internal gearing.

    Slewing bearings for wind turbines

    Liebherr produces large diameter slewing bearings for the adjustment of rotor blades and yaws in wind turbines. They can be designed as single-row or two-row four point bearings with external or internal gearing.

  • Slewing drives for wind turbines
    Slewing drives from Liebherr for the adjustment of rotor blades and yaws in wind turbines are characterized by reliability and precise positioning.

    Slewing drives for wind turbines

    Slewing drives from Liebherr for the adjustment of rotor blades and yaws in wind turbines are characterized by reliability and precise positioning.

  • Slewing bearings for pitch adjustment
    Installation of large diameter slewing bearings for pitch adjustment at a customer's factory.

    Slewing bearings for pitch adjustment

    Installation of large diameter slewing bearings for pitch adjustment at a customer's factory.

  • Stress tests in real conditions
    Stresses throughout the entire service life of the gearbox are simulated in test runs.

    Stress tests in real conditions

    Stresses throughout the entire service life of the gearbox are simulated in test runs.

  • Integrated lubrication supply for gearboxes in blade and yaw adjustment

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    Liebherr concrete mixing systems employing their own mixer systems supply the concrete for these prefabricated parts. They can be connected directly to the production halls and supply the concrete by a bucket conveyor directly from the mixing plant.

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    The Liebherr tower mixing systems of the type Betomat and the horizontal series of Betomix systems are both well-suited for the task of producing concrete for wind power tower segments.

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    Liebherr has been developing and producing gear cutting machines for more than six decades, and is now one of the leading manufacturers of CNC gear cutting machines and automation systems.

    Components in the wind power energy must satisfy the highest possible quality standards. Liebherr gear cutting machines make a major contribution in this respect since they ensure the best possible production quality of all toothed parts, for example large diameter bearings for rotor blade and yaw adjustment. They cover many different production technologies: gear hobbing, gear shaping, and gear and profile grinding. Every machine is built according to customer specifications, and the application options are continually expanded by implementing new requirements.

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