Renewable energy – Mesh for composite materials

Safety for wind energy

Wind turbines are growing larger and becoming increasingly efficient. With this size increase come larger blade diameters, which in turn raise the mechanical demands on these blades. Manufacturers are therefore relying more and more on carbon fiber components, which offer greater strength than conventional fiber-reinforced composites.

Carbon fiber components require robust strike protection. GKD’s lightning strike protection meshes, made from copper or bronze, are well known in the aviation industry for their reliability and also meet all necessary standards for wind turbines. Depending on individual requirements, GKD meshes vary in area density and drapability, ensuring optimal integration into the design of wind turbine blades.

Benefits

• Highly qualified copper or bronze meshes
• Adaptable by adjusting area density and drapability
• Proven reliability in the aviation industry
• Available in rolls up to two meters wide or in customized dimensions and geometries