GE Yaw Brake Upgrade

Original Design

Kito Controller Refurbishment

Problem:  Noise (Fog horning) and the High Cost to Maintain Yaw Brakes

High variability in torque values lead to uneven loading on brake pads causing vibration (fog horning). And piston/stem interface cause premature component failures.

Wind Solution Design

Improved GE Yaw System

Solution:  Wind Solutions Threaded Bushing with Anti-rotation Washer

 The threaded bushing design improves preload accuracy and system reliability; and eliminating noise issues. It also reduces component failures and improve safety by reducing safety issues with high torque equipment.

GE Yaw Brake Upgrade

Next Generation Piston Design

  • New Pad Diameter- 94mm
  • Removal of counter bore gains 3mm of wear material
  • Upgrade pad material since no edge loading
  • Puck permanently affixed to piston
Next Generation Piston
  • 94mm Piston w/ Extended 9mm Pad (WS30129G001)

Additional Component Manufacturing

Piston

Piston (WS30082)

Threaded Bushing (WS30057)

Threaded Bushing (WS30057)

Adjusting Screw (WS30059)

 

Stem

Stem (WS30060)

 

 

Spring Washers (WS30053)

Sintered Bronze Pad

Sintered Bronze Pad (WS30052)