Wind Power Steel
Wind power steel is a specialized steel grade for wind power generation equipment, primarily used in the manufacture of core structures such as wind turbine towers and foundation piles. As wind turbines evolve toward higher capacity and greater efficiency, wind power steel is advancing toward higher strength, improved toughness, and superior weldability. Driven by the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, the wind power industry is growing rapidly and has become a key engine driving demand for medium and heavy steel plates.
Product Advantages
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High Strength and Lightweight
The use of higher strength grades (e.g., Q420, Q500) enables a 15%-20% weight reduction while maintaining load-bearing capacity, helping to lower manufacturing and transportation costs.
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Excellent Low-Temperature Toughness
Wind farms are often located in extremely cold regions, requiring steel plates to maintain good toughness at ultra-low temperatures of -40°C or even -50°C to prevent brittle fracture.
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Superior Weldability
Structures such as towers are assembled by welding, so the steel must exhibit excellent weldability. For example, controlling the carbon equivalent value (CEV) below 0.45% effectively simplifies the welding process and ensures joint strength.
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Fatigue Resistance and Corrosion Resistance
Wind turbines are subjected to long-term alternating loads, requiring steel with high fatigue resistance. For offshore wind power applications, excellent resistance to seawater corrosion is also essential.
Market Applications
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Key structural components of wind turbines, including towers, nacelle bases, and hubs.
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Primarily used in the manufacture of core structures such as wind turbine towers and foundation piles.
Specifications
| Structural Steel Plate for Wind Turbine Towers | ||||
| Execution Standard | Grade | Guaranteed Properties (mm) | Guaranteed Ultrasonic Testing (mm) | Delivery Condition |
| GB/T28410 | Q235FTB/C/D/E, Q275FTC/D/E/F, Q345FTC/D/E/F, Q420FTC/D/E/F, Q460FTC/D/E/F, Q550FTD/E, Q620FTD/E, Q690FTD/E | 6～100 | 6～100 | AR, CR, N, NR, TM, TM+T, QT |
| GB/T1591 | Q355NB/NC/ND/NE/NF, Q390NB/NC/ND/NE, Q420NB/NC/ND/NE, Q460NC/ND/NE | 6～120 | 6～100 | NR, N |
| GB/T16270 | Q500C/D/E, Q550C/D/E, Q620C/D/E, Q690C/D/E, Q800C/D/E, Q890C/D/E, Q960C/D/E | 6～100 | 6～100 | QT |
| EN10025 | S355JR, S355J0, S355J2, S355K2, S355N, S355NL, S420N, S420NL, S460N, S460NL | 6～120 | 6～100 | AR, NR, N |
| GB/T712 | DH36(Z35), EH36(Z35) | 6-60 | 6-60 | TM |
| Structural Steel Plate for Offshore Wind Jacket Foundations | ||||
| GB/T712 | DH36(Z35), EH36(Z35) | 6-60 | 6-60 | TM |
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