Optimize cost and reduce risk

Our BladeLife© service packages offer maximum security by optimizing cost and unplanned maintenance and reducing the risk of blade break-down and lost profit. 

All packages include basic inspections and maintenance by our highly skilled service technicians and can be extended to include full repair warranty and spare blade availability.

Studies show that long term operation and maintenance costs are often underestimated in the development phase of a wind project. However, good cost modelling coupled with proper preventative maintenance will often result in positive earnings from wind turbines even after 20 years. An LM Wind Power Service package pre-defines the maintenance costs and ensures long term visibility.

Correct repair methods are crucial

Structural design life of rotor blades from composite materials is based on design margins, composite materials fracture mechanics and actual loading from operation. When composite materials are exposed to fatigue loading, micro cracks develop that are only visible with a microscope. As the components start wearing out, visible cracks may develop from micro cracks.

Understanding the significance of correct repair methods such cracks may be repaired with lower effort and down time, maintaining the structural integrity of the rotor blade for a maximum period of time. Regular inspections and maintenance of the blades help prevent minor defects from developing into structural cracks. And early analysis and repair of visible cracks is crucial to avoid larger repairs in the future. That is why LM Wind Power Service & Logistics offers regular inspections in all our BladeLife© packages.