Braking & Lifting Systems for

Hydro Power Generators

The Value of Expertise

More than 150 Hydro Power Plants rely on our brakes!

www.centralair.es

Introduction
CENTRALAIR is a very well established

company in the field of actuation systems

based in Pneumatics & Fluids for the
industry.

One of our most successful developments is

the Braking & Lifting system for Hydro
Generators, which has been proved to be a
very reliable and competitive solution.

With the years we have gained high

knowledge in this application. As a result,

we have become the regular supplier for the
most important companies in Hydro Power
sector worldwide, We are proud to say that
more than 100 Hydro Power Stations rely on
our jacks.

We are committed to provide our customers

with the highest quality jacks, at the most
competitive prices, even for low quantities.
We put all our expertise at their disposal.

This brochure gives an overview of our

specifically developed solution for Braking

& Lifting Generators. We hope it will be of
your interest and we encourage you to
contact us at your convenience!

Head Oce & Workshop:

Portuetxe 25
20018 - San Sebastin - Spain
+34 943 316 031
sales@centralair.es
www.centralair.es

Sales Manager:
Mr Jose M Celigeta
jceligueta@centralair.es
+ 34 943 595 928
+ 34 682 633 987

Scope of Supply - Our proposal

The scope of supply consists of all the elements required to achieve the braking or elevation of
the hydro generators rotor in vertical machines (systems for horizontal machines are also
available). These elements are shown in the following diagram:

Braking & Lifting Jacks

Pneumatic Control Panel or Cabinet

Lifting Unit (Hydraulic)

Compressor &
Air Treatment

Braking & Lifting Jacks - Characteristics

Main Characteristics
Pneumatic braking & hydraulic lifting

(hydraulic braking & lifting also available).

Single acting, return by springs

(double acting also available)

Single piston design with one unique

chamber for both oil & air (double piston

design also available) .

Other customized designs available

under request, even for one single

machine. We always try to adapt to the
specific operation & construction
requirements of each machine.

Limit switches for shoe wear, braking

detection or other purposes.

Can be automatically/manually

commanded by dierent means, typically

by a panel or cabinet, allowing local or
remote command.

Powder collecting tray (Option)

We are an Engineering Company

experts in custom made solutions!

Braking & Lifting Jacks - Dimensions

Standard Sizes (Other Sizes Under Request)

Diameter

D80

D120

D150

D200

D250

D300

160

220

248

395

480

330

120

176

225

395

275

280

150

230

250

314

440

450

120

170

230

280

395

340

19

20

20

29

29

29

1/4G

1/2G

1/2G

1/2G

1/2G

3/8G

240

256

248

370

385

404

110

180

184

260

356

390

90

120

190

200

312

240

12

16

16

24

36

36

195

236

264

411

500

450

165

220

270

417

395

340

15

15

15

17

17

17

Control Cabinet / Panel

General description
Panel or Cabinet including all the elements
required to command the jacks.

Manual or Automatic operation.

Manual selector valves with limit switches to
activate lifting/braking and if required to
allow manual/automatic operation

Solenoid electrovalves for automatic

operation

Several configurations are available.

Completely customized to your needs.

Lifting Group & Air Compressor

Lifting Hydraulic Group
Hydraulic pump for rotor lifting.
Automatic (electrical) or manual operation.

Control cabinet or manual valve included to

select operation.

Mounted over air tank, it can be delivered in

dierent configurations: as a single group,
attached to braking panel, etc

Air Compressor and Treatment

As specialists in Compressed Air and its Treatment, we
oer the most adequate equipment for the production of
the compressed air required by the system:
Compressors, Filters, Dryers, Air tanks, etc

ACCESORIES: We also provide with all the accessories

(piping, fittings and valves) in order to connect the
dierent components of the Braking & Lifting system.

Our References
For over two decades we collaborate with the most relevant firms in the Hydro Power sector. As a
result, more than 150 Hydro Power Plants are currently operating with CENTRALAIR equipment:
Power Plant

Country

Year

Box Canyon

USA

2015

Balkusan 1 & 2

Turkey

2011

Klosterfoss

Norway

2015

Doruk

Turkey

2011

Brezice

Serbia

2015

San Colombano

Italy

2011

Jimmie Creek

Canada

2015

Sunglin 1 & 2

Taiwan

2011

Wanta 4

Taiwan

2011

Country

Year

Norway

2015

Guatemala

2015

Ltschental

Switzerland

2011

Kjensvatn

Norway

2015

Tavagnasco

Italy

2011

Menge II

Turkey

2014

Ocaa

Ecuador

2010

Gvunda

Sweden

2014

La Joya 1 y 2

Costa Rica

2010

Box Canyon

Canada

2014

Een

Turkey

2010

Banja

Albania

2014

Menge I

Turkey

2010

Rekvatn

Norway

2014

La Brea 2

Spain

2010

Peshqeshit

Albania

2014

Montaitas

Colombia

2010

USA

2014

Marconi

Italy

2010

Finland

2014

Peschiera

Italy

2010

Italy

2014

Torrent

Italy

2010

Mohammed El Khamis

Marocco

2014

Capore

Italy

2010

Oued El Makhazine

Marocco

2014

Jossang

Norway

2009

Mansour Eddahbi

Marocco

2014

Andirin

Turkey

2009

Kamburu

Kenya

2014

Rizzanese

Italy

2009

Weinzdl

Austria

2014

Pian Della Rocca

Italy

2009

Bjornstokk
Xacbal Delta

Lake Livingston
Nuojua
Santu Miali

Beyhan I

Turkey

2013

Moralets-Llauset

Spain

2009

Kashimbila

Nigeria

2013

Kriebstein

Germany

2009

Skarg

Norway

2013

Yedigol

Turkey

2009

Usma

Norway

2013

Cakit

Turkey

2009

Skookum Creek

Canada

2013

Wawatin

Canada

2009

Jamie Creek

Canada

2013

Lower Sturgeon

Canada

2009

Hvittingfoss

Canada

2009

Norway

2013

Houn Chute

Pamilo

Fina

2013

Sandy Falls

Canada

2009

Imatra

Finland

2013

Fossheimfoss

Norway

2008

Eiriksdal

Norway

2012

Alviano

Italy

2008
2008

Switzerland

2012

Gurara

Nigeria

Paravani

Georgia

2012

Buksefjord

Greenland

2008

Baran

Turkey

2012

Salto

Italy

2008

Pobreg

Albania

2012

Uzundere

Turkey

2008

Robiei

Italy

2012

Baschi 1 & 2

Italy

2008

Haukland

Norway

2012

Cevizlik

Turkey

2008

Song Bung 2

Vietnam

2012

Flatenfoss

Norway

2008

Pando y Monte Lirio

Panam

2012

Passirio

Italy

2008

La Potra & Salsipuedes

Panam

2012

Ponte Felice

Italy

2007

Barro Blanco

Panam

2012

Contreras

Spain

2007

Barroso

Colombia

2012

Nazzano

Italy

2007

Topam

Turkey

2012

Frieira

Spain

2007

Italy

2011

Chocosuela

Costa Rica

2007

Turkey

2011

Gronvolfoss

Norway

2007

Sri Lanka

2011

Doiras

Spain

2007

Niksar

Turkey

2011

Seyrantepe

Turkey

2007

Berke

Turkey

2011

Itoiz

Spain

2007

Sarikavak

Turkey

2011

Aguagata

Costa Rica

2007

Sutluce

Turkey

2011

Crevola

Italy

2007

Aksu

Turkey

2011

Lamas 3 & 4

Turkey

2007

Monte Cotugno

Pratti Di Vice
Buyukduz
Old Laxapana

Power Plant

CENTRALAIR S.L. Portuetxe 25 San Sebastian (Spain) ES-20018

Tel +34 943 316 031 sales@centralair.es www.centralair.es