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Comprehensive Support from Alconza for electric motors and generators: A success story with Sir David Attenborough

n October 2023, during the annual preventive maintenance of the oceanographic research vessel Sir David Attenborough, Alconza technicians detected a small amount of rust on the opposite side to the non-drive end of the electric motor. This initial finding not only showed the importance of regular maintenance, but also Alconza’s ability to provide effective and…

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The WALTHER HERWIG IV project by Alconza, a new breakthrough in ship propulsion for research vessels

This project marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between Alconza, with extensive experience in silent motors, and Wärtsilä Alconza, renowned manufacturer of electric motors and generators for the shipbuilding industry, participates very actively in a project for a new research vessel requiring silent mode operation, for which Alconza has to draw up very detailed…

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Technology push: Alconza accelerates key projects with support from HAZITEK

Alconza, with a strong background in the manufacturer of electric motors and generators, was chosen to benefit from subsidies within the Basque Government’s HAZITEK programme. These funds, intended to encourage business research and development, are an endorsement of the innovative projects Alconza is undertaking. The HAZITEK programme: Boosting business innovation in the Basque Country The…

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Alconza reduces 13% its carbon footprint in its commitment with the environment and sustainable mobility

Alconza, a reference in design and manufacturing of engines and generators, for the marine, hydroelectric and industrial sectors, reinforces its commitment with the protection of the environment, and the reduction of its environmental impact with great achievements cutting its carbon footprint during 2023.   Global warming keeps being one of the biggest challenges facing the…

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Is it feasible to expand the lifespan of a machine that has been running for more than 20.000 hours? Sure, it is.

Alconza’s SAT team is proud to have successfully performed the five-year scheduled maintenance of the generators and motors on board the Maersk Minder in Denmark. During this technical assistance, extensive analysis was conducted on five QDV 560 S-8FW positioning motors, two QD 710 S-8 FW motors and five NIR 7194 A-10LW and NIR5661 A-8LW generators.…

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Alconza takes the lead and obtains the certification of its carbon footprint measurement

Climate change is one of the main challenges we face as a global society. In Alconza we continue shaping the climate-neutral roadmap to become a key player in the field of sustainable mobility. We are firmly committed to the protection of the environment and climate change, sustainability and the reduction of our environmental impact. To…

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