ZF Wind Power have inaugurated India’s largest 13.2MW test rig in Coimbatore, enhancing gearbox and powertrain testing capabilities to support next-gen wind energy technologies.
Here’s what ZF Wind Power have to say about the 13.2MW Test Rig Inauguration:
ZF Wind Power Coimbatore today inaugurated India’s largest 13.2MW test rig for gearboxes and powertrains addressing the challenges of the industry. This state-of-the-art test rig enables comprehensive testing and validation of gearboxes and powertrains, ensuring they can withstand the rigorous demands of modern wind turbines. The dynamic testing capabilities, including real-time simulation of field conditions and torque reversal cycles, support extreme validation up to 20 MNm.
The wind energy sector is at a pivotal juncture, facing significant challenges that demand innovative solutions. The industry strives to meet global energy demand, making the need for robust and reliable powertrain systems critical. The commissioning of this test rig enables ZF Wind Power to meet this rapidly growing demand while strengthening its position as a system partner on the road to a sustainable future.
ZF Group’s investment in this advanced testing infrastructure enhances the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of wind energy systems in India and other regions.
Preparing for empowering a sustainable future
ZF Wind Power in India to date has supplied close to 60 GW of wind gearbox capacities from Coimbatore for both domestic and global markets. The test rig will significantly enhance gearbox testing capabilities in terms of torque and speed, enabling validation for new products to ensure they meet higher torque levels.
While ZF Wind Power’s plant at Coimbatore has a world-class manufacturing and assembly setup, the dynamic testing capability of this test rig facilitates real-time simulation of field conditions, specifically for torque reversal cycles. This step is essential to receive approval from customers, insurers, and certification agencies to launch new designs.
As a leading technology innovator, ZF Wind Power is continuously increasing the torque levels of their gearboxes and powertrains. This investment will enable ZF Wind Power to meet the demand for high-quality systems with extensive validation. The plant in Coimbatore can now undertake completely new product development for next-generation gearboxes—reducing lead times and optimizing investments.
