Hempel launches its first leading edge protection coating for wind blades
Hempel, the leading coatings supplier to the wind energy industry, today announced the launch of Hempablade Edge 171, a new coating for leading edge protection (LEP) on wind turbine rotor blades. With the highest rain erosion performance data on the market for a liquid LEP, and some of the lowest dry film thicknesses, Hempablade Edge 171 provides long-term protection against rain erosion, and reduces time and costs during application.The leading edge of a wind turbine blade is exposed to extremely high airflow speeds, even exceeding 300kmh. At these speeds, impact from rain can cause