Metal Processing Gearbox Repairs rebuild services

 

Metal processing gearboxes must be regularly inspected and maintained, such as by qualified individuals. An inspection performed properly can ensure your equipment lasts as long as possible while helping avoid unnecessary repairs or replacement costs. Inspections performed by these individuals should be recorded using official forms in order to avoid overlap in maintenance schedules and foresee any maintenance needs in advance.

Industrial gearboxes are built for harsh environments and are often subjected to abuse. Overheating or mechanical failure such as pitting are both potential issues; having your industrial gearbox checked by a trained technician early can identify these issues early and help determine the most efficient course of action to take.

Failure of a gearbox typically stems from excessive wear or misalignment, leading to decreased productivity and costly downtime for your business. A professional industrial gearbox overhaul will eliminate these problems and minimize downtime; while this process may be time consuming, it will ultimately extend its lifespan while increasing performance.

Rebuilding an industrial gearbox should include all of its major components - this includes gears, shafts, couplings, seals, breathers and lubrication systems - along with any necessary cleaning to prevent further damage to its integrity. A professional will then test to ensure it's operating optimally.

Overheating of industrial gearboxes is a significant problem that shortens their life expectancy, often caused by exceeding manufacturer ratings or power input, poor maintenance practices or running the gearbox beyond recommended ratings or power input limits. By keeping equipment clean and maintaining proper oil levels, users can help prevent overheating and prolong its longevity.

Vibration is another frequent problem for industrial gearboxes, and can produce noise such as humming, buzzing or whining that may damage other components in the system. A quick repair or inspection could eliminate these noises before they escalate further into larger issues.

An extensive rebuild should include replacing any parts that are susceptible to early failure, whether that's hardware like bolts, washers or fasteners or gaskets/o-rings/oil seals on shaft ends. In addition to repairing or replacing these components, technicians should examine gear teeth for backlash or end play issues, before conducting a no-load spin test at its top-rated speed to test for proper operation of the unit.

Before disassembling a gearbox for inspection and disassembly, GearTec employs its decades of experience to carefully disassemble each gear and pinion element and carefully catalog them for restoration. Reverse engineering technology verifies size and geometry for each reusable geared component that may be salvaged; and upon completion of rebuild, they reassemble and repackage your unit before safe shipping back to you.