Abstract: A system for inserting a stopper in a metal root insert, the system comprising a chassis, the chassis having a bottom plate, a pillar extending perpendicularly therefrom to a second end, at least one strut having a first end and a top cover disposed at the second end of the at least one strut, the top cover disposed perpendicularly to the bottom plate, an absorber clamp extending perpendicular to the pillar, the absorber clamp having a circular bearing configured to hingedly close, a top clamp disposed at the second end of the pillar, and having a cylindrical bearing configured to vertically translate relative to the top clamp, a piston disposed below the top cover and configured to translate vertically through at least one of the bottom plate and the top cover and a limit switch operatively coupled to piston, the limit switch configured to detect a travel of the piston.

Abstract: A method of handling a wind turbine blade comprising: providing a forklift adaptor, the forklift adaptor including a base and an endwall, coupling the base of the forklift adaptor to at least one tine of a forklift placing a root handling apparatus within a root ring of a wind turbine blade, the root handling apparatus including a plurality of struts and at least one tension rod, and actuating the at least one tension rod to engage a surface of the root ring.

Abstract: A method of handling a wind turbine blade comprising: providing a forklift adaptor, the forklift adaptor including a base and an endwall, coupling the base of the forklift adaptor to at least one tine of a forklift placing a root handling apparatus within a root ring of a wind turbine blade, the root handling apparatus including a plurality of struts and at least one tension rod, and actuating the at least one tension rod to engage a surface of the root ring.