Blade Repair / Mould Plug Heating Mat

BLADE REPAIR / MOULD PLUG HEATING MAT

Wind turbine blades can be damaged or degraded by several factors. Working at optimum wind conditions a blade tip could be turning at speed well over 100 miles an hour. Many factors like sand, ice, rain, UV rays and insects to name a few can have serious adverse effects on the leading edge. Lightning and bird strikes can also lead to damage and reduction in productivity. Over time, the blade is subjected to a serious amount of damage.
                                                
Thermo Blade Repair Mats (BRM) is used for curing composite material while manufacturing & repair works. BRM transfers heat directly from the mat to the composite making it very energy efficient. Requires very less energy compared to autoclaving process for curing the composite. BRMs are light weight, can be easily carried to adverse locations and very user friendly. These mats have a smooth surface touching the composite to be cured hence leaves no cable impressions on the cured composite. BRM has an inbuilt safety thermistor which will cut off the power as soon as the temperature reaches the preset level.

Thermo Mould Plug Heating Mats (PHM) are used for mould plug heating application. PHM transfers heat directly to the plug surface making it very energy efficient. PHM mats are controlled through a PID controller which allows the programmer to have different temperature zones at different sections of the plug surface which is not possible with traditional autoclaving process. PHM comes with built in safety thermistor ensuring that the mould is not exposed to higher temperatures.  PHM direct heat transfer & precise temperature ensures that the required Tg is achived at reduced costs.