Development of Textile Machine Parts for Use in Wind Turbines and Winches

Abstract

The validation of high-strength, lightweight traction and carrying elements from high-modulus (HM) and high-tensile (HT) fibres is desired, examining both round and flat, belt-like structures. For this reason more efficient delivery systems and overcoming technological boundaries are possible. In addition, the main criterion for a wide range of applications shall be created: a recognized, non-destructive test method which can determine the exchange or service date of the textile carrying element. If the above points can be successfully processed, an expansion of the textile structures in the area of force-transmitting machine elements gets possible. Based on field experiments in material handling systems in mining/ intralogistics the first complete proof can be done, that such textile structures can be used for technical applications. The evidence includes the validation of a variety of single-focus areas such as the development of a continuous manufacturing process resp. termination, the dimensioning of carrying elements, provide evidence of tensile strength, the development of regulations, and testing procedures for condition monitoring.