Nacelle & Hub Assembly Fixtures

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A nacelle line in a turbine factory

An assembly stand with its work platform, and a hub turntable alongside. Nacelle and hub are the turbine maker’s.

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A base that does not move

A heavy welded base and four gusseted box pedestals, machined where the nacelle seats.

How is it possible at Allmarc?

SKDX1030 CNC end-face millingMills beam and column ends square for bolted splices

Used here for: A base that does not move

• Mills beam and column ends square for bolted splices

All our machinery

Submerged-arc (SAW) welding lineFull-penetration welds on built-up sections

Used here for: A base that does not move

• Full-penetration welds on built-up sections

All our machinery

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Adapter plates

Plates drilled to the bedplate’s bolt pattern, so a new turbine model needs only a new set.

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Work at bedplate level

A Grip-Strut platform round the stand on its own posts, so fitters work at the height of the job.

How is it possible at Allmarc?

Grip-Strut walkway automation linePunching, embossing, edge bending, shearing

Used here for: Work at bedplate level

• Punching, embossing, edge bending, shearing
• Single-piece planks up to 8 m

All our machinery

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A hub that turns

A driven turntable brings each pitch bearing to the fitters.

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Every part, apart

Base, pedestals, plates, platform, stair and turntable.