TPT July 2024

TECHNOLOGY

Efficient induction preheater for wind tower tubes and foundations launched

work and provide the best solutions to the end customers,” said Vernon Perkins, global sales director OEMs at ERNX. “The process has employed many of the ENRX expert resources in sales support, R&D and engineering working hand in hand with Pemamek’s experts to create the optimum solution.” Designed to heat materials up to 160mm (6.3") thick, commonly used in wind tower monopiles, this preheater stands as the most energy-efficient solution in its class. In comparison to natural gas, induction heating could save up to 188MWh in the assembly of a single monopile, emphasising its sustainability and cost-saving benefits. “The offshore tower industry is encountering increasing demand for larger structures. Pre-heating is essential

PEMAMEK, which offers welding automation technology, has introduced the PEMA Skycoil, an induction preheater designed for offshore wind foundations and tower manufacturing. The new product aims to redefine the heating process in terms of energy efficiency, heating performance and operational safety. Developed in collaboration with the global green tech company, ENRX, the PEMA Skycoil aims to offer precision and efficiency. Its curve-shaped design allows for high heating performance, making it ideal for heavy tubular workpieces with diameters of up to 15m (49ft). “From the initial invention of the Skycoil to the current market-ready product, it has been a pleasure to work together. This is how a partnership is meant to

in welding such heavy components. Pemamek, in collaboration with our partner ENRX, integrated induction heating systems into our machines some time ago. Now, we aim to develop something new that enables existing fabricators to replace gas burners with induction technology,” added Pemamek director Teemu Tolonen. PEMA Skycoil aims to set a new milestone in the inductive preheating technology for welding heavy tubular workpieces up to 15m

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