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Wind Energy in Steel Plate Industry
Steel plate is used in a variety of ways relating to energy, including as base plates in wind turbines and wind tower structures.
Leeco Steel is the largest supplier of steel plate material for wind tower bases, wind tower structures and components related to wind tower manufacturing to wind turbine manufacturers across North America. Since the early 2000’s, Leeco Steel’s expert Energy division has worked to supply manufacturers with the specific grades of steel plate needed in large quantities, delivered across North America.
Steel plates used in the Wind Energy industry are dictated by standardization organizations; EN or ASTM standards. These standards help to ensure that materials being utilized on wind turbines and wind energy applications can withstand harsh environments and conditions. It’s important that steel plates being utilized in the wind energy industry can resist corroding or brittleness.
Most wind turbine models are designed to EN standards due to wind energy technology being adapted and utilized in Europe before the U.S.
With 10 strategically located processing and distribution centers, Leeco can readily supply steel plate grades commonly used in wind energy applications, including A572-50 and S355. Both ASTM A572-50 and EN S355 are high strength low alloy (HSLA) grades with properties that align with the conditions the wind energy industry demands.
| GRADE | THICKNESS | WIDTH | LENGTH |
| A572-50 | 3/16" - 4" | 48" - 120" | UP TO 480" |
| S355 | INQUIRE | INQUIRE | INQUIRE |
Applications of Steel Plate in Wind Energy Industry
Applications for steel plates in the wind energy industry can differ. Thus meaning a wind turbine can be onshore or offshore, both having different condition requirements that a steel plate must offer.
Onshore Wind Turbines
When determining a steel plates use in onshore wind turbines, it’s significant for the steel plate to adhere to harsh conditions such as wind patterns and colder temperatures. Steel plates utilized on onshore wind turbines must be able to withstand these conditions long-term. Onshore Wind turbine applications include:
- Shell Plates
- Internal Components
- Door Frames
- Embedment rings/Foundation plates
Offshore Wind Turbines
Although offshore wind turbines hold the same structure as onshore wind turbines, they must be able to uphold to harsher environments due to the possibility of being exposed to early erosion and malfunction. Wind patterns that offshore wind turbines experience are far more irregular than onshore. To combat the increase of harsh environmental conditions, steel plates being employed on offshore turbines require elements to reduce corrosion.
EXPERIENCED WIND INDUSTRY STEEL PLATE SUPPLIER
Collaborating with a steel plate supplier that is knowledgeable about the wind industry is essential to the completion of your project.
At Leeco, we have the expertise to help fulfill your order in a timely manner. The benefits of working with Leeco include:
- Knowledgeable representatives: Leeco has a dedicated service team specializing in wind projects that can help you understand the nuances of steel used in the wind industry as well as answer any questions you may have.
- Sourcing capabilities: At Leeco, we source steel plate from across the globe to help meet your project’s requirements.
- Quality assurance: Leeco is ISO 9001 certified and adheres to high standards for customer service and product quality.
- Processing capabilities: Leeco has processing capabilities to burn, drill, tap, and bevel to your specific part requirements.
- Value-added services: At Leeco, we offer inventory management and railcar tracking services to provide cost effective stocking solutions as well as reliable delivery times.
Contact our team today to learn more or request a quote for wind energy plate grades.