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Svendborg Brakes
Founded in 1884. Svendborg Brakes, a global leading expert in intelligent braking solutions for industrial applications and renewable energy solutions.
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Stromag
Founded in 1932. Stromag has grown to become a globally recognized leader in the development and manufacture of innovative power transmission components for industrial drivetrain applications.
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Ameridrives
Founded in 1928. Ameridrives is a pioneer and global leader in advanced coupling technologies that compensate or minimize effects of unavoidable misalignment and end movement of coupled shafts.
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Warner Electric
Founded in 1927. Warner Electric offers a broad selection of industrial clutches, brakes, controls and web tension systems.
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Twiflex
Founded in 1946. Twiflex offers the largest range of pneumatically-, hydraulically-, and mechanically-applied industrial disc brake calipers in the world.
In the Spotlight
See videos on selected power transmission and motion control products and services offered by the five brands behind Altra Renewable Energy.
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Large Stock - Pad Sets
Attention All North American Wind Turbine Customers! Rotor brake pad sets for quick delivery.
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Spare Parts
Genuine spare parts, for upgrades or retrofits, extends the life of expensive applications. With an eye toward sustainability, we only upgrade or retrofit worn or damaged parts.
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Benefits of IIoT
Implementing Industrial Internet of Things in our braking systems improves uptime, productivity, equipment lifespan and reduces maintenance.
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Keeping Wind Turbines Cool
Korean wind turbine manufacturer needed a compact solution to cool generator and converter inside 4 MW turbines. Being an approved supplier, we made the approval process fast and efficient.
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Latest Innovation in Wind Power
Airborne Wind Energy Systems. These ground-breaking solutions differ greatly from conventional wind turbines and require equally innovative braking systems. Svendborg Brakes is also able to meet these unique and specific demands!
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New Spare Parts Partnership
Altra Renewable Energy in new European Partnership with MyWindParts. Experts in Wind Turbine logistics. 10 years’ experience supplying spare parts with minimal lead time.
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The "Other" Edison
Celebrating Poul La Cour, the man behind wind energy, as we know it. One of his many inventions was production of hydrogen and oxygen for energy storage. A vital part of the groundbreaking Power-To-Ex technology. Gigantic global projects.
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E-Shop
A defective wind turbine is very costly and its downtime needs to be kept to an absolute minimum! To meet global demands, we now offer the opportunity to order Wind spare parts online.
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OEM Approved Spare Parts
Supplying a wide range of original parts, approved by the OEM's. All part of our extensive aftermarket solutions, within power transmission and motion control products, to the renewable energy industry.
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Share Your Story
We hope you will take up this opportunity to share your story with us. Tell us about your successes and challenges on projects involving our products and services.
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Implementing IIoT
In a nutshell, we connect digital/analog sensors to our “cloud” where data gets calculated and analyzed. It gives a “live-look” of the product's performance and the process efficiency.
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Aftermarket Support
Dedicated aftermarket set-up supporting OEM’s, wind parks, utility and service companies. Our tailor-made service packages ensures professional and technical expertise.
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New Disc Resurfacing Tool
New Disc Resurfacing Tool that completely renovates yaw disc after years of wear and tear. Specifically developed by inhouse engineers within the Altra Renewable Energy family.
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Green Brake Pads
Asbestos free friction material for Yaw Brakes. Contains less than 0.1% Mercury, Chromium 6+ and Lead and less than 0.01% Cadmium. Developed according to the REACH legislation.
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Attention All Customers
Important message to all Svendborg Brakes customers in relation to COVID-19. Information also in German and Spanish.
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Renewable Energy
To further strengthen our focus on the global Renewable Energy market, we have consolidated following brands into Altra Renewables: Ameridrives, Stromag, Svendborg Brakes, Twiflex and Warner Electric.
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New Product Brochure
Impressive wide product range by the Altra Renewable Energy family! See the new leaflet illustrating this extraordinary series of products and services - in English, Chinese & Portuguese.
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Altra Renewable Energy
To further strengthen the focus on global Renewable Energy, the Altra Industrial Motion group has consolidated five brands into Altra Renewable Energy. Your access to an exceptionally wide range of products and services.
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Another Gold Award!
For the second year running, our colleagues at Altra Motion India has captured the Gold Award in the category of “Wind Turbine Brake System Provider of the year”! Many congratulations to everyone involved for this impressive record.
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Meet Us Here
Altra Renewable Energy exhibits at a number of trade shows around the world - see full list of shows we attend in 2019. Hope to see you!
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Cooling System
New cooling system ensuring supreme output and efficiency – keeping nacelle at optimum temperature. It delivers no less than outstanding performance while minimizing complexity and maintenance.
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Prevent Downtime
Cuts service time by 50%, improve safety and prevent downtime with this groundbreaking new Yaw Brake Lifting & Installation Tool.
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Yaw Noise Reduction
We have turned our expertise on yaw brake noise and developed a solution that can be applied to the majority of installations, an Anti-Glazing Groove.
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Unique Training Academy
Comprehensive preparation for handling real life situations.
PRODUCTS
Our comprehensive product range makes us your answer to a one-stop shopping and supply. Altra Renewable Energy is: Ameridrives, Stromag, Svendborg Brakes, Twiflex and Warner Electric.
Product Range
We unite decades of engineering experience, traditional craftsmanship, and innovation excellence to support a safe, sustainable and economically viable production of renewable energy.
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Actuators
Custom configured for applications such as pitch systems, rotor and yaw locks, ventilation, service hatches and access gates.
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Brake Discs
Steel brake discs according to application requirements. Standard sizes as well as custom sizes and special designs.
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Brake Pads
Years of research, testing and production of Organic, Sinter Fiction Material brake pads.
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Cooling Systems
Maximizing output and efficiency by keeping nacelle at optimum temperature and delivering outstanding performance.
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Couplings
Custom engineered designs from in-house research and development.
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Electromagnetic Brakes
Failsafe electromagnetic brakes for pitch or yaw systems.
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Hydraulic Power Units
Testified reliability through thousands of installations globally.
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Limit Switches
Customized yaw and pitch drive compatible solutions. Also for retrofit purposes.
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Rotor Brakes
A wide range of hydraulic brakes available. Developed in-house and tested extensively.
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Rotor Locks
Wide range of rotor lock units engineered to handle large output torque.
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Soft Braking Controls
Industry-leading braking controller. Ether CAT based internal network and industrial graded embedded PC.
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Service Tools
Lifting, installation and service tools providing new standards during maintenance work.
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Yaw Brakes
A wide range of yaw brakes supporting the Renewable Energy Market.
Markets
The brands within the Altra Renewable Energy family consist of Svendborg Brakes, Stromag, Ameridrives, Warner Electric and Twiflex. All fully committed to serve and support the following renewable energy markets:
Wind, Tidal, Hydro, Solar, Biomass, Energy Storage and Geothermal.
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Wind Energy
Our global mindset and vision enable us to deliver our market-leading wind solutions and services across branches and borders alike
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Tidal Energy
Although globally, not yet widely acknowledged, tidal power has the potential to become a future electricity generation.
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Hydro Energy
Today, hydropower is almost exclusively used in conjunction with the modern development of hydro-electric power, allowing use of distant energy sources.
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Solar Energy
Power transmission products from the Altra Renewable Energy family are installed in a variety of applications including solar.
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Biomass Energy
Power transmission products from the Altra Renewable Energy family are installed in a variety of applications including biomass.
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Energy Storage
Power transmission products from the Altra Renewable Energy family are installed in a variety of applications including energy storage.
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Geothermal Energy
Power transmission products from the Altra Renewable Energy family are installed in a variety of applications including geothermal.
Aftermarket Services
Product Lifecycle Management
Minimize costly downtime by scheduled maintenance, efficient operations controls and product improvements.
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PREVENT DOWNTIME
Cuts service time by 50%, improve safety and prevent downtime with this groundbreaking new Yaw Brake Lifting & Installation Tool.
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Cooling Systems
New cooling system ensuring supreme output and efficiency – keeping nacelle at optimum temperature. It delivers no less than outstanding performance while minimizing complexity and maintenance.
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Spare Parts
We supply genuine parts approved by the OEM's. We deliver world class, and worldwide aftermarket solutions including training, technical support, scheduled maintenance and spare parts.
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Disc Resurfacing Tool
Disc Resurfacing Tool that completely renovates disc after years of wear and tear.
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E-Shop
A defective wind turbine is very costly and its downtime needs to be kept to an absolute minimum! To meet global demands, we now offer the opportunity to order Wind spare parts online.
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Green Friction Material
Asbestos free friction material for Yaw Brakes. Contains less than 0.1% Mercury, Chromium 6+ and Lead and less than 0.01% Cadmium. Developed according to the REACH legislation.
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Groove Tool
We have turned our expertise on yaw brake noise and developed a solution that can be applied to the majority of installations, an Anti-Glazing Groove.
The Altra Group
Global designer and manufacturer of quality power transmission and motion control products
With +20 manufacturing brands sold in +70 countries operating in +17 key markets, the Altra Motion Group is a global company with the ability to provide local expertise and support.
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Aerospace & Defense
Rotary Wing Main Drives & Accessories, Fixed Wing Aircraft Accessory Drives, Fixed Wing Aircraft Cargo Systems, Land-Based Vehicles Driveline and Drones.
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Crane & Hoist
Overhead Traveling Bridge Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Jib Cranes, Monorail Lifting Systems, Top Slewing Cranes, Chain and Wire Rope Hoists.
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Electronics
Electronic Wafer Manufacturing, Component Miniaturization, Semiconductor Equipment and IC Fabrication.
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Elevators
Commercial Elevators, Industrial Elevators, Residential Elevators, Stair Lifts and Escalators.
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Factory Automation
Precision Control & Safety Requirements, Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things.
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Farm & Agriculture
Mowers, Fan Drives, Grain Handling & Drying Equipment, Seeders & Sprayers, Pumps, Combines and Bailers & Harvesters.
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Food & Beverage
Conveyors, Industrial Ovens, Mixers, Capping Equipment and Packaging Machinery.
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Forklift Trucks & AGVs
Aerial Lifts, Automated Guided Vehicles, Electric Powered Lift Trucks and Gas Powered Lift Trucks.
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Material Handling
Bulk Material Handling Conveyors, Monorails, Storage Retrieval Systems and Unit Handling Conveyors.
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Medical & Surgical Tools
Powered Wheelchairs, Scooters, Surgical Tools, X-Ray Tables and Robotic/Precision Surgery Medical Pumps.
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Metals Market
Levelers, Metal Fabrication, Steel Mill Roll Stands, Steel Slitters and Cranes.
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Mining & Aggregriate
Ball Mills, Cement Kilns, Mine Hoists, Drag Lines, Mining Shovels and Conveyors.
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Oil & Gas
Gas Compressor Pumps, Off Shore Drilling Platforms, Oil and Gas Wells and Hydraulic Fracturing.
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Robotics
Collaborative Robots, Industrial Articulated Robots and Medical Robotics Autonomous, Mobile Robotics.
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Renewable Energy
Wind Turbines, Tidal Turbines, Solar Power, Ethanol Production Equipment, Biomass, Energy Storage, Geothermal and Hydro.
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Transportation
Class 8 Trucks, Automotive Seat Bearings, Off-road Vehicles and Light Duty Rail Transmissions.
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Outdoor Power Equipment
Commercial Lawn Mowers, Golf Course Maintenance Equipment, Residential Lawn Mowers and Utility Vehicles.
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Water & Wastewater
Cooling Towers, Pumps, Wastewater Treatment Facilities and Water Filtration.
Global Footprint
Large Global Network
Altra Renewable Energy holds 5 manufacturing brands present in +10 countries with production facilities in 5 and distributing in +70!
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Australia
Sales and Aftermarket Service Support.
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Brazil
Production Facilities and Sales Office.
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Chile
Sales and Aftermarket Service Support.
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China
Production Facilities and Sales Office.
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Denmark
Production Facilities and Sales Office.
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England
Production Facilities and Sales Office.
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Germany
Sales Office.
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India
Production Facilities and Sales Office.
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Peru
Sales and Aftermarket Service Support.
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South Korea
Sales Office.
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USA
Production Facilities and Sales Offices.
CAREER
We truly welcome your application for our vacant positions as well as your unsolicited application, if you wish to be a part of our team of global leading experts.
