Manufacturing of professional small wind turbines (wind generators) for maritime and extreme industrial environments.
superwind GmbH
Brühl (Am Rankewerk 2-4, 50321)New on Amplifa
About superwind
superwind GmbH develops and manufactures in Brühl near Cologne professional small wind turbines with 350 W and 1250 W rated power for maritime use and industrial applications in harsh environments. At the core of the SW 350-II, SW 353 and SW 1250 turbines is the patented, purely mechanical rotor blade pitch control, which automatically regulates power above the rated wind speed, enabling safe operation up to 35 m/s and a survival wind speed of 50 m/s. The generators are designed as brushless permanent magnet synchronous machines with neodymium magnets. For corrosion protection in maritime environments, seawater-resistant aluminium (anodized and powder-coated), stainless steel including V4A (1.4404) and UV-resistant plastics are used. The rotor blades of the industrial models are manufactured as hand-laminated GFRP-CFRP composites. All generator units, rotor hubs and rotor blades undergo functional and load tests on special test benches; each machine receives a unique serial number and is fully documented. In addition, the company offers charge controllers of the SCR series, stop switches and mast mounting kits as well as technical support, repair and maintenance.
- Site
- Brühl
- Processes
- Manufacturing/assembly of small wind turbines (wind generators) including rotor hub and generator, Hand lamination of rotor blades from GFRP-CFRP composites, Anodizing of seawater-resistant aluminium, Powder coating, Functional and load tests on special test benches (generator units, rotor hubs), Incoming inspection of all components (in-house production and purchased parts), Development and design of wind generators and system components (own development), Consulting by engineers and scientists
- Materials
- Seawater-resistant aluminium (anodized, powder-coated), Stainless steel (also for ball bearings), V4A / AISI 316, CFRP (rotor blade material SW 350-II), GFRP/CFRP composite (hand-laminated rotor blades), UV-resistant plastic, Neodymium magnets (generator excitation), Seawater-resistant aluminium
- Founded
- 2004
- Industries
- Industry (harsh environments, open sea, arctic regions), Sailing/Maritime, Offshore measurement applications (e.g. Floating Lidar), Telecommunications, Sailing/Maritime (sailing yachts and boats)
- 01
Development and design of the wind generators and system components
- 02
Incoming inspection of all components (in-house production and purchased parts)
- 03
Hand lamination of rotor blades from GFRP-CFRP composites
- 04
Anodizing and powder coating of seawater-resistant aluminium parts
- 05
Assembly of generator unit and rotor hub
- 06
Functional and load tests on special test benches
- 07
Serial numbering and comprehensive documentation
- 08
Technical support, repair and maintenance
Materials and Processes
Seawater-resistant aluminium
Used for generator and structural components and additionally anodized and powder-coated to achieve corrosion protection in maritime environments.
Stainless steel V4A / AISI 316
Used for mast mounting kits and ball bearings, ensuring seawater resistance.
GFRP-CFRP composite (hand-laminated)
Material of the hand-laminated rotor blades on SW 353 and SW 1250, increasing robustness and control characteristics.
CFRP (rotor blade SW 350-II)
Used for the rotor blades of the SW 350-II, which were acoustically optimized in the wind tunnel.
UV-resistant plastic
Together with the robust design, ensures the longevity of the devices.
Neodymium magnets
Excitation of the brushless, 3-phase permanent magnet generators with high efficiency across the entire power range.
Location
Brühl
DECompany headquarters, development and manufacturing
- Materials
- Aluminium, stainless steel, GFRP/CFRP, plastic
- Special test benches for functional and load tests
Wind Generators
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing/assembly of small wind turbines (wind generators) including rotor hub and generatorAssembly | – | – | – | – | Aluminium, Stainless steel, GFRP, CFRP, Plastic |
| Hand lamination of rotor blades from GFRP-CFRP compositesPlastics | – | – | – | – | GFRP, CFRP |
| Anodizing of seawater-resistant aluminiumSurface | – | – | – | – | Aluminium |
| Powder coatingSurface | – | – | – | – | Aluminium |
| Functional and load tests on special test benches (generator units, rotor hubs)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Incoming inspection of all components (in-house production and purchased parts)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development and design of wind generators and system components (own development)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special test benches for functional and load tests | – | – | – | – | Brühl |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1986
Founding of WENUS Windenergie-Nutzungssysteme as a GbR; development and commercial production of the INVENTUS 5 kW wind turbine.
- 2000
Start of development of the SW 350 by Klaus Krieger and Martin van Egeren.
- 2004
Founding of superwind GmbH by Klaus Krieger and Martin van Egeren as managing directors with the SW 350 wind generator for demanding blue-water sailing.
- 2007
Relocation to the listed Orba building in Brühl near Cologne.
- 2015
Introduction of the SW 1250 for higher energy demands in industry.
- 2016
Introduction of the SW 353 for extreme locations.
- 2022
Introduction of the SW 350 II based on SW 353 technology.