| All steel structure |
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All Cyclones feature a strong steel structure.
We are generous with the thickness of steel we use as we feel strength
is a top priority.
Global warming has changed the worlds climate including the winds.
An all steel structure meets the new challenges facing wind
generators caused by global warming. |
| hot dipped galvanzied steel parts |
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All steel parts are hot dipped galvanized for years of
rust protection. |
| extra support tail arm |
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Our tail arm support system is a total of 16 bolts.
The tail arm flange bolts directly to the steel body and three braces
are included to give maximum support in all possible movement directions.
This makes our tail end rigid and able to handle cross winds and
turbulence. |
| powder coated parts |
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We powder coat the tail fin and generator body for rust
protection. |
| grease fitting on front bearing |
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Adding grease during yearly maintenance is simple with
external grease fitting on front and back bearing cover. |
| kellum (cable) grip |
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All our models are cable twist (no slip rings).
This makes the Cyclone dependable and increases the output as there
is no loss of power through the slip ring contacts.
We use UL / CSA approved cable grips on all models. |
| cable clamp |
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We use UL / CSA approved cable clamps on all models to
secure the wires from the generator to the cable grip. |
| junction box |
*see picture above |
We have provided a junction box on the bottom of each steel body
where a dry clean connection can be made from the generator to the tower
wire. Access is under the serial number plate. |
| fibreglass bodies |
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All models feature a nice smooth aerodynamic gel coated body.
Each body is a two piece design.
One side can be removed for access. |
| fibreglass blades |
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All blades are fibreglass outer, and foam fill for increased flexibility. |
generators
LOW RPM |
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All generators feature neodymium magnet rotors, and *SKF brand*
bearings.
All generators are 3 phase AC output.
See this link for rpm's model
specs |
| furling |
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All Cyclones are side mount.
What this does is make the centre of gravity at the side not the centre.
When the wind is over 40mph the Cyclone starts to loose its 'centre' because
of the wind forces and also because the weight is basically all on one
side of the tower mount.
This causes the Cyclone to turn sideways and loose its production. |
| moving tail fin |
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2 functions:
1. during increasing windspeed the wind pressure on the
slightly turned Cyclone's body also causes the tail fin to turn
sideways to help steer the whole Cyclone sideways in combination with the
sidemount above.
2. In momentary side winds / gusts the tail fin moves and allows
this wind movement to pass by the wind generator and allows the Cyclone
to continue production without interuption. In full wind if the wind direction
changes the tail fin turns the Cyclone back into the wind for production. |
