Blades, Concrete Elements and Steel Structures of Wind Energy Turbines
The wind turbine business is a rapidly growing industry with huge potential and massive developer interest.
Our unequalled range of technologies and experience acquired over 100 years in many construction and industrial markets allow us to design products with unique properties.
We develop our products for the wind market with the particular requirements of building, erecting and repairing wind turbines in mind to ensure unmatched ease of use and performance.
Concrete Repair and Reprofiling
Deterioration of concrete may happen due to corrosion, structural damage, water infiltration, freeze and thaw cycles, seismic activity, reactive aggregates etc. Years of research plus decades of practical experience have enabled Sika to develop a fully comprehensive solution which includes bonding primer and corrosion protection and repair mortars to restore and rehabilitate concrete structures.
Repair Coatings for Steel Components
Onshore and particularly offshore protective coating systems used for steel structures must meet highest requirements on corrosion protection, and exhibit ease of application in a range of difficult conditions including climate and accessibility.
Blade Repair and Maintenance
Sika manufactures a range of products and solutions for the repair and maintenance of wind turbines:
- Repair sealing applications- Re-attachment of parts- Pin holes- Superficial scratches- Leading edge erosion repair- Lightning strikes and other structural damage- Lightning protection- Winglets and tip extensions
Surface Protection of Concrete
Sika has developed and produced protection systems (coatings or invisible protection) that are used all around the world to protect concrete surfaces and structures for many decades. This includes the protection of all types of buildings and structures, in various types of environment and climatic conditions. Find various
- protective coatings systems and- Hydrophobic impregnations help to increase the durability of concrete structures by reducing the water uptake behavior and preventing the ingress of water-dissolved contaminants such as chlorides. The aesthetic appearance of the concrete surface will not be changed.
Waterproofing Surfaces
Waterproofing systems for below ground structures are faced with more stringent requirements regarding durability, exposure and stress conditions, construction method and sequence, ease of application, and total cost management. Sika is supplying
- waterproofing mortars for old and new concrete structures for lower requirements as well as- Waterproofing coatings which are easy, fast and secure to apply.
Concrete Repair and Reprofilling
Deterioration of concrete may happen due to corrosion, structural damage, water infiltration, freeze and thaw cycles, seismic activity, reactive aggregates, etc. Years of research plus decades of practical experience have enabled Sika to develop a fully comprehensive solution which includes bonding primer and corrosion protection and repair mortars to restore and rehabilitate concrete structures. In the event of cracks, Sika’s high performant injection materials can be used for the repair and seal of cracks, voids and joints in the foundations. They are compatible with other Sika systems and the are tested and conform to all the relevant global standards.