Blade Repair &
Rotor Services
In general, wind turbines have a typical lifespan of 25 years, but their blades and surface coatings may need attention a lot sooner. To realize your return on investment, you’ll want to have your blades repaired before any damages develop into a serious operational issue or worse, causing a catastrophic failure.
Wind turbine blade repair and rotor services are among the many wind farm maintenance services that Rope Contractors offers. Using rope access our competent and experienced blade technicians can carry out both routine and complex repairs. Whether you need a simple fill-in or touch-up for minor gel coat abrasions or more advanced repairs due to lightning damage, you can call us at any time.
Wind Turbine Blade Repair
Our blade technicians have the qualifications and experience to make the repairs needed to prolong the working life of your wind turbine systems. We can correct damage caused by:
- Lightning
- Weather (rain, hail, ice)
- Moisture ingress
- Leading edge erosion
- Freezing and thawing cycles
- Bladeline failure
- Installation errors
In addition to damage repair, we boost the integrity of your wind turbines by:
- Installing leading-edge erosion protection
- Maintaining pitch bearing seals
- Torquing and tensioning of the pitch bearing
- Aerodynamic packages that support ideal Annual Energy Production (AEP)
Rope Contractors has extensive experience in any repair or maintenance service you need to keep your wind farm operating at peak efficiency. From cosmetic repairs to core material replacement and retrofitting power curve upgrades, we can provide your wind farm with a combination of inspection, preventive maintenance, and blade repair services that maximize the lifespan of your turbines, keep them in good working order, and provide an ideal return on investment for your stakeholders.
Rope Access and the Wind Industry
Rope Contractors is a leading wind turbine rotor blade specialist in Western Canada. Because we use rope access methods to reach the necessary areas, we can repair and maintain your wind turbines more quickly than the companies that use scaffolding, ladders, and other traditional access methods.
Our highly-trained crew of rope technicians can set up quickly because there is no time-consuming scaffolding or machinery to prepare beforehand. Using safe and secure rope access techniques, they will identify existing or developing damage that could affect the turbine’s performance and correct it in a matter of hours instead of days. All of our personnel are trained in access methods certified by IRATA and SPRAT, which represent the highest standard in safety at height.
Any damage, from lightning strikes to split tips and overall erosion, will weaken the structural integrity of the rotor blades. Over time, it will impact the blade’s aerodynamics and harm overall turbine performance. Let Rope Contractors deliver our exceptional performance when you need it most. To schedule a no-obligation consultation, contact us today.
