The leading company for blade access systems

KAEUFER offers top quality German engineering and cutting edge technology in its highly reliable and versatile mobile platforms and access systems for inspection, repair and maintenance of blades on wind energy towers and wind power plants.

KAEUFER’s mobile platforms are the latest innovative German-engineered technology.

KAEUFER mobile platforms and access systems are adaptable and customizable to fit any utility-scale wind energy towers. All surfaces of a blade can be reached for inspection and repair. Precise control of winches allows safe maneuvering of platform close to the blade along its entire length.

The platforms are easy to transport. They can be assembled and erected on any surface, even on rough terrain or offshore.

With KAEUFER mobile platforms and access systems, there will not be any expenses for crane rentals.

The platform is powered by electric winches and can climb to any heights. Distance supports can be adjusted electrically or mechanically to reach the required working position at the rotor blades.

We offer you the following advantages and benefits

• KAEUFER access systems for wind-energy power plants are UL-certified
• Often the only access solution in remote or mountainous areas, on sand, or in muddy conditions, especially during certain times of the year. Also no permits necessary, as for heavy equipment.
• No highly specialized workforce to maintain, as is necessary for rope access
• We can satisfy special requirements of our customers because of our capabilities and expertise in the construction, production and assembly of platform systems for an exceptionally wide range of applications.
• We offer consulting services and professional advice
• You will realize economical and safety-related advantages when you use KAEUFER access systems
• Only one type of platform is needed on wind-energy power plants with pitch or stall position if additional components are attached
• The adjustable sliding platforms make it possible to reach ideal working positions so that blades can be easily and comfortably accessed for inspection and repair
• 2 persons can erect an access platform in about 1.5 hours
• Capacity of 880 lbs or 550 lbs depending of type of platform
• Complete suspended platform can be transported by trailer
• Accessories such as lockable toolbox, fire extinguisher, moving pinch roller, etc., are available

The unique design of the WKA II offers a host of additional benefits compared to other platform designs:

• The stable design of the platform, resting against the tower as well as the blades by means of soft rollers are virtually the only efficient way to perform larger repairs safely and properly
• Much better performance in high winds
• No dependency on taglines of questionable condition / workers ability to handle taglines properly
• Room to work effectively, and for any additional equipment if needed
• Very high payload to accept additional features like tents for cold weather lamination, compressors
• Universal compatibility: the unique design achieves this without moving parts which are known to cause problems over time due to soiling with resins, paints and glues

• 

  

  

  Mobile platform: Type K-WKA-C-2W-V

  The platform is designed for wind power plants up to approx. 5 MW. It is suspended on steel wires and climbs upward to any heights using 2 electric winches.
  
  Distance supports are to be adjusted electrically or mechanically to reach the required working position at the rotor blades. The payload of this platform amounts to 880 lbs and the dead weight amounts to 2650 lbs. The platform can be used in stall or pitch position. The manual adjustable sliding platforms ensure that the blades can be reached comfortably.
  
  For easy transport the platform can be mounted on a trailer. For setting up the platform the trailer will be parked in front of the tower.

• 

  

  

  Mobile platform: Type K-WKA-U-1W

  The platform is designed for power plants up to approx. 1.3 MW. It climbs upward to any heights using one electric winch. The payload of this smaller platform amounts to 550 lbs and the dead weight amounts to 1300 lbs.
  
  The platform can be used in stall or pitch position. The end sections are adjustable in each angle position so that the blades can be reached comfortably. This platform can be erected easily and quickly in a minimal set up time.

  

For more information about our products and services:

Contact us