Industries

Wind Energy

Headquartered among high winds along the Gulf Coast plus other locations throughout the United States, CFI provides solutions and long-term support to the wind energy industry.

Hydraulics In Wind Energy

The wind energy industry makes good use of hydraulics, specifically how well it merges power density and durability for the force needed to pitch turbine blades.

In addition to gearboxes, hydraulics is used for pitch control, cooling systems, and lubrication systems. In pitch control systems, the angle of the turbine blades is controlled by a system of hydraulic and electric motors, servos, and actuators to find the optimal pitch for the current wind.

The importance of cooling systems is shown by the fact that components in wind turbines, such as gearboxes, generators, converters, and power packs, become less effective as they heat up during use, making effective cooling important for efficient operation. CFI provides considerable wind energy experience including fluid cleanliness solutions, products, and we are your long-term support.

Wind Energy Applications & Services

  • Proportional Valves
  • Accumulator Repair
  • Hydraulic Pumps
  • Pump Repair
  • Gearbox Dehydration
  • Valve Repair
  • Bearing Lube Filtration
  • Motor Repair
  • Bulk Fluid Handling
  • Hydraulic Braking Systems
  • Element Upgrades
  • Hydraulic Pitch Systems

Top Services for the Wind Energy Industry

CFI is your partner for fluid power, motion control, and reliability solutions for the wind energy industry. We are here to support you through the full life cycle of your equipment needs.

Fluid Conditioning & Filtration

Increase reliability and reduce downtime with advanced fluid conditioning and filtration solutions from CFI. To keep your motion control equipment functioning properly, we apply our knowledge of fluid conditioning to service a range of hydraulic and lubrication systems.

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Hydraulic & Pneumatic Repairs

CFI is an authorized distributor and integrator for various manufacturers. We work to ensure all items leaving our facility are repaired like new and to original factory specifications. All repairs are tested throughout the repair process under the system’s anticipated operating conditions. We work within your time constraints to deliver a quality product, so you can focus on getting the job done.

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For all of your motion control and fluid conditioning needs.

  • Hydraulic Products
  • Pneumatic Products
  • ReadyPack HPU
  • Rig Walking System
  • Manifold Solution

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Hydraulic Products

Our Full-service Center Provides Durable Motion Control & Fluid Power Products

  • Fittings, connectors, pumps, sensors, valves, and more.
  • Fluid conditioning and filtration equipment.
  • Manifolds and subplates.
  • Accumulators and actuators.
  • Tanks and accessories.
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Pneumatic Products

Your One-Stop Source for Motion Control & Fluid Power Products

  • Pressure switches, tubing, valves, regulators, and more.
  • Flow controls flow meters.
  • Shock absorbers.
  • Air Hose/ line accessories.
  • Fittings and connectors.
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ReadyPack HPU

Built to Meet Your Requirements

  • Industrial and commercial applications.
  • Built with the same rigorous standards as custom design.
  • Fixed and variable pump options.
  • Flow rates from 5 GPM to 50 GPM.
  • Pressures up to 3000 PSI.
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CFI Design

PathFinder Rig Walking System

Faster Moves, Higher Productivity

  • Moves in concert with all ancillary equipment.
  • Turns on target with 360° range of motion.
  • Controls walking, steering, and rotation via wireless remote.
  • Eliminates messy pipes and hoses by using multiple HPUs.
  • Reduces amount of equipment disassembly and reassemble.
  • Fastest system available with rig moves at up to 70 feet per hour.
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CFI Design, Patent 10,472,892, B1

FastBlock Top Drive Manifold Solution

Strong & Dependable Control Solution

  • Manifold populated with all components and thoroughly tested.
  • Zinc-nickel plated ductile iron prevents washouts and improves durability.
  • Manifold comes with full test reports and documentation.
  • Fully stocked and ready when you need it.
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CFI Design

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We Are Distributors for the Wind Energy Industry

CFI distributes many high-quality motion control and fluid power products for the wind energy industry.

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CFI SOLUTIONS AT WORK

Messy Rubber Hoses to Pump & Plumbing Upgrade

Wind farms constantly battle hydraulic hose breakdown. To help with this, CFI mounted and hard‐plumbed a pump upgrade on the motor plate.

The Result? Less hydraulic systems failure.

Industry Case Study

CFI Designed & Built Rotary Actuator to Customer Specifications

The customer needed better control of the valve and wanted everything to be remotely automated. In addition, the customer needed a rotary actuator that would provide 1.5 million inch pounds of torque to rotate the valve.

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