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Renewable Energy

Q: What size of centrifugal castings can MetalTek produce?

Our horizontal centrifugal casting capabilities include outer diameters up to 60 inches (1,525 mm), lengths up to 432 inches (10,973 mm), and weights up to 125,000 lbs (56,700 kg). For vertical centrifugal castings, we can achieve outer diameters up to 180 inches (4,572 mm) and weights up to 34,000 lbs (15,422 kg).

Q: Why do renewable energy companies choose MetalTek?

Rather than relying solely on final inspections, MetalTek incorporates quality assurance throughout the entire manufacturing lifecycle. Certified procedures, controlled materials, documented inspections, and full traceability measures help maintain product integrity from raw material procurement through finished part production.

Critical Renewable Energy Components For Applications Such As Hydroelectric, Wind Energy, and Solar Energy

Renewable energy sources such as hydroelectric, solar, wind, and tidal power are projected to be close to 50% of global electrical production by 2040. Pressure is growing on manufacturers to increase product performance while managing costs. MetalTek has the technical expertise and depth of experience to serve as a valuable supplier for renewable energy applications that push the limits of what is possible to meet the world’s growing renewable energy needs.

MetalTek has a rich history of providing wicket gates, wicket gate bushings, runner gate bushings, seal rings, wear rings, shaft sleeves, and many other components for hydroelectric applications. These are produced in sizes from less than one inch to a centrifugal wear ring that is more than 200” (5080 mm) in diameter. The ability to provide a wide range of components for hydropower's high-wear and highly corrosive environment makes MetalTek well-suited to meet the demands of both tidal power and wave energy. Furthermore, our experience providing furnace tubes for petrochemical customers makes MetalTek an ideal partner for high-temperature biomass applications.

Renewable Energy Gallery

MetalTek provides products for renewable energy applications.

Typical Renewable Energy Products

Bearings
Bearing supports
Bushings
Chain link components
Compressor cases
Distance rings
Fan cases
Furnace tubes and assemblies

Needle valve housings
Seal rings
Split bushings
Shaft sleeves
Thrust washers
Wear rings
Wicket gate bushings

Typical Renewable Energy Applications

Biopower / Biomass
Francis turbines
Hydroelectric energy / Hydropower
Kaplan turbines

Pelton turbines
Solar energy
Tidal energy / Tidal power
Wave energy / Wave power
Wind energy / Wind power

Certifications And Compliance

ISO 9001:2015 (QMS)

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Solutions

Bushings For Bridges And Infrastructure

MetalTek provides bushings for bridges and other infrastructure applications to an excess of 15′.

Hydro Ring

Machined grooves in hydro rings extend product life.

Alternative Fuel Assembly

Capability to fabricate heavy wall assemblies for alternative fuel roduction

Wicket Gate Assembly Components

MetalTek provides multiple wicket gate assembly components in a variety of alloys and sizes.

Francis Runners

Francis Turbines feature an inward flow reaction to spin the turbine and count on consistent material and fin profiles.

Pelton Runner

A complex but cost effective solution for the hydro market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What renewable energy components can MetalTek manufacture?

MetalTek manufactures a wide range of cast components used in renewable energy systems, helping equipment operate reliably in demanding environments that may involve corrosion, wear, pressure, vibration, or extreme temperatures. Component designs can be produced using investment casting, centrifugal casting, sand casting, or additive manufacturing, depending on application requirements.

What alloys are available for renewable energy applications?

To support these applications, MetalTek works with a broad range of stainless steels, duplex stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, cobalt alloys, copper-based alloys, and other specialty materials selected to meet the specific performance, durability, and lifecycle requirements of renewable energy systems. MetalTek's engineering team helps customers evaluate material selection, manufacturing process, component geometry, and operating conditions to achieve the best combination of performance, reliability, and total cost of ownership.

What size of centrifugal castings can MetalTek produce?

Which casting processes are best for renewable energy components?

The best casting process for a renewable energy component depends on the part's geometry, size, alloy requirements, production volume, performance goals, and overall cost objectives. Rather than relying on a single manufacturing method, MetalTek evaluates each application to determine the most suitable process. Renewable energy equipment such as wind turbine components, hydroelectric system parts, biomass processing equipment, geothermal power components, and renewable fuel processing hardware may utilize one or more of these manufacturing methods. MetalTek works with customers to balance performance, durability, manufacturability, lead time, and total lifecycle cost to identify the most effective solution for each application.

Why do renewable energy companies choose MetalTek?

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