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All you need to know about ICP wind turbine brakes.

In recent years, Industrial Clutch Parts (ICP) has recognised significant growth in the wind energy sector and now has a well-established subsidiary dedicated to this particular area of industry: ICP Wind.

ICP Wind manufacture and supplywind turbine brakes and component parts to a large number of OEM and aftermarket customers across the world. Recognising the importance of O&M companies through continued investment in new and improved industry solutions.

Brakes in a wind turbine optimize performance. ICP Wind turbine brakes will improve wear, reduce maintenance, manage risks, and protect costs. If a wind turbine brake fails, the implications can be catastrophic.

ICP has developed brakes for wind turbines of any size and model. Engineered for cold and warm climates, for onshore and offshore wind turbines. The two main types of wind turbine brakes are yaw brakes and rotor brakes.

Yaw Brakes

Yaw brake control is an effective way to smoothly control and position a wind turbine nacelle as it rotates with the wind to maximise power generation. ICP Wind manufactures a comprehensive range of reliable, hydraulically activated, and directly applied yaw brakes.