Cylinders and Tools

High-performance hydraulic pitch cylinders for wind turbines

HAWE Energy Solutions delivers high-performance hydraulic cylinders for wind turbine pitch systems, backed by more than 30 years of expertise in hydraulic pitch technology.

The cylinders we supply are designed to maximize turbine availability, reduce downtime, and protect asset value - ensuring safe and reliable operation across a wide range of turbine platforms. Whether for new installations or upgrades, we provide proven, robust cylinder solutions that perform under the most demanding conditions.

Choosing the right hydraulic cylinder is critical for turbine performance. Choosing the right partner is essential! With HAWE Energy Solutions, you get trusted expertise, proven technology, and cylinder solutions you can rely on.

Let us guide you to the right cylinders:

Download our compatibility list for your Wind Turbine!

Solutions that simplify cylinder exchange and upgrades

HAWE Energy Solutions goes beyond component supply. We provide integrated solutions that simplify cylinder exchange and upgrade processes, helping you reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.

Our offering includes complementary products and engineered solutions designed to: enhance cylinder performance, improve reliability and maximize overall system efficiency.

Heavy Repair Kits for Vestas and Gamesa Pitch Cylinders:

Reduce material cost, turbine downtime and man-hours per cylinder repair with our Heavy Repair solutions developed for up-tower cylinder repairs.

Perfect for:

V39, V44, V47, V52, V80, V90
V100, V110, V112, V117, V126, V136, V150
G8X Glual, G87 Glual, G87 Fluitecnik

Cylinder Exchange Tool Kit for SWT-2.3 MW:

Reduce time spent on the exchange job by up to 50%
Reduce production loss by up to 50%
Reduce manual handling significantly
Improve safety

Upgraded SWT1.3 MW Cylinder:

These cylinders have been upgraded and improved, incl.:

Seals: Improved seal type similar to the 2.3 MW turbines
Bearings: INA high load type
Piston rod material: Same material and hardening as used for 2.3 MW turbines
Welding: Improved welding procedures on both connections
Ports and cylinder base

Pitch cone Upgrade for Bonus 1.3 MW – New “grenade”

New “Grenade” designed by FSE (now HAWE Energy Solutions) to attach the cylinder on the blade root:

New design expectancy to last the remaining lifetime of the turbined
No more wear and tear
No more banging noise
Optimized Materials

Our Heritage: Proven Expertise in Hydraulic Pitch Systems

HAWE Energy Solutions - formerly FSE - brings more than 30 years of experience in designing and supplying hydraulic pitch systems to the global wind industry.

Today, as part of HAWE Hydraulik, we combine this specialized wind expertise with HAWE’s over 75 years of experience in developing and delivering high-quality hydraulic solutions across multiple industries.

Our track record speaks for itself: More than 150,000 HAWE and FSE brake and pitch systems are in operation in wind turbines worldwide.

By partnering with HAWE Energy Solutions, you get:

✔ 30+ years of dedicated wind industry experience

✔ Deep application knowledge across both new and legacy turbine platforms

✔ Expert technical support throughout the entire lifecycle

✔ Original OEM spare parts supply for guaranteed compatibility and performance

✔ One-stop-shop convenience with more than 3,000 products in stock

✔ Reliable delivery you can depend on

✔ Customized retrofit solutions to extend turbine lifetime

✔ Proven repowering expertise to support performance upgrades

For more information contact customerservice (at) hawe-energy.com!