Sintex A/S, headquartered in Hobro, Denmark, has highlighted how its friction shim technology has enabled a wind turbine manufacturer to achieve higher static friction, thereby improving the friction grip joints in its product range.

In the manufacturing process, heated metal powder is sprayed onto the component at extremely high speed. Although the flame temperature is very high, the surface temperature of the component being sprayed is reported to never exceed 100°C. This prevents thermal distortions in the underlying material, which can negatively affect other processes.