WebCore Technologies, LLC has announced that its TYCOR W fiber reinforced composite sandwich core products have earned a Certificate of Approval by Germanischer Lloyd (GL)for use in the manufacture of composite wind turbine blades.
In addition to TYCOR W’s family of products for wind blades, the certification includes the design and manufacture of TYCOR W products at WebCore’s Miamisburg, Ohio manufacturing facility. WebCore’s ability to provide TYCOR W in four standard grades gives designers and manufacturers the flexibility to optimise blade designs and have the option to use the material throughout the blade. The patented composite core material combines fiber reinforcements, such as E-glass roving or mat, with closed-cell, low density foam in an engineered architecture. The GL certificate of approval qualifies TYCOR W for use with additional 1.5 - 3.0MW turbines that have blade lengths in the 40 to 60 meter range.
In addition to TYCOR W’s family of products for wind blades, the certification includes the design and manufacture of TYCOR W products at WebCore’s Miamisburg, Ohio manufacturing facility. WebCore’s ability to provide TYCOR W in four standard grades gives designers and manufacturers the flexibility to optimise blade designs and have the option to use the material throughout the blade. The patented composite core material combines fiber reinforcements, such as E-glass roving or mat, with closed-cell, low density foam in an engineered architecture. The GL certificate of approval qualifies TYCOR W for use with additional 1.5 - 3.0MW turbines that have blade lengths in the 40 to 60 meter range.
