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used by Goldwind so unique is the special fabric, “At a single location, we can not only offer
which is manufactured at Continental’s location in Synchrodrive and Synchrochain belts, but also
Northeim. The specialist in drive belts is making use combine both product types with each other – just
of its Synchrochain technology expertise for this like in Goldwind’s application. has never been done
application. before and makes us a much more effective
“The fabric reduces wear and absorbs noise and partner,” sums up Marwede.
also provides a much more stable structure for the Continental therefore sees its partnership with
timing belt. This enables us to significantly improve Goldwind as an important cornerstone on which to
the belt’s performance yet further,” explains further develop its focus on the topics of
Marwede. The fabric reinforces the teeth and sustainability and resource conservation. In addition
improves run-in behavior, which in turn boosts to drive belts, the company supplies the wind
efficiency. “Ultimately, we have brought together turbine manufacturer with mounting elements, films
two product groups to develop the ideal solution for for reducing wind resistance, and hydraulic lines.
Goldwind’s application.” Wind is an unlimited resource. Wind turbines
are considered clean, with the wind power they
Future production expansions provide being the ideal complement to other energy
Continental manufactures the belts for Goldwind at sources. By the end of 2019, wind turbines with a
its Dannenberg site, which is a competence center total output of around 650 gigawatts had been
for the production of polyurethane belts within the installed around the world. By way of comparison,
company. The technology company installed a new 40 gigawatts would be enough to supply electricity
facility for this very purpose last year. The hall out to every household in Germany. With installed
of which the facility operates, which was newly power of well over 200 gigawatts, China is by far
built in 2017, offers space for further production the world’s largest wind market.
expansion. www.contitech.de

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