Concrete is one of the world’s most ubiquitous building materials, serving both construction and industry but potentially being detrimental to the environment.
Industrial gearboxes are integral parts of mining equipment such as concrete mixers, cranes and hoists. Proper maintenance can detect potential issues before they cause costly damages.
Concrete Manufacturing Gearbox Repairs
Repairs to gearboxes are essential to the successful operation of industrial equipment. Lubrication and cleaning help to ensure optimal performance while mitigating any potential problems that may arise. Addressing problems early on may reduce costly repair services as well as downtime.
Gear repair, rebuild and maintenance services for parallel, planetary, right angle reduction gears and drives on shaft mounted parallel, planetary and right angle reduction ratios are provided at our facilities in Shrewsbury and Worcester. Additional services offered by us are brazing, soldering, sandblasting, MIG welding, TIG welding restoration cleaning lubricating painting. These services serve industries including power generation chemical manufacturing construction paper mill marine oil refining.
Atlanta Gear Works (AGW), was called upon by a maintenance manager at a cement plant when one of five large kilns at their plant had failed. AGW was committed to fixing Foote Jones kiln drives as soon as possible in order to keep running as long as possible.
Concrete Manufacturing Gearbox Services
Industrial gearboxes play an indispensable role in many fields, from mining and construction equipment like crushers and conveyor systems, to concrete mixers and cranes in construction – as well as being employed in assembly line equipment and material handling systems in manufacturing industries.
Industrial gearboxes require regular lubrication and cleaning in order to stay functional, and KONIC Gearbox was able to restore full operation with their repair, eliminating downtime in one of a large cement plant’s five rotary kilns by refurbishing their gearbox and eliminating downtime.
Concrete Manufacturing Gearbox Rebuild
Concrete manufacturing requires heavy duty equipment, and having a reliable gearbox on a concrete mixer (pump truck) gearbox is key for efficient production. This is especially crucial when working in dirty or hazardous applications that could potentially result in cuts, blisters or other injuries to workers.
Regular lubrication, cleaning and inspection are essential to keeping your gearbox functioning optimally and saving money with extensive repairs. By identifying potential issues early, you can avoid damage as well as save time and money with preventative maintenance measures.
At the core of any cement plant is a rotary kiln, where raw mix composed of limestone, clay and shale is heated to near 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit to form clinker for grinding into powdery concrete mixture. A failure in its drive gearbox could shut down an entire facility.
Concrete Manufacturing Gearbox Refurbishment
Industrial gearboxes are widely utilized across numerous industries for power transmission and speed reduction purposes in heavy-duty applications. As these units can often be exposed to harsh environments, making them susceptible to wear-and-tear damage that leads to downtime and expensive repairs.
Regular maintenance can prevent unanticipated issues and save both time and money by identifying any problems early, enabling technicians to remedy them before they become severe.
Key components of maintenance include lubrication, cleaning, and inspection. Regular lubrication helps the gears operate more smoothly and efficiently while regular cleaning helps remove debris that could cause damage. Furthermore, inspecting your gearbox regularly allows you to detect temperature and vibration fluctuations that could indicate trouble, leading to improved performance and longer service life for your unit.
Concrete Manufacturing Gearbox Overhaul
Reconditioned industrial gearboxes can help reduce overall operating costs while saving on repairs or replacement expenses. Reconditioning also decreases breakdown rates in plants, increasing production efficiency and profitability.
Cement manufacturing activities often take place under harsh conditions, demanding rugged yet high-torque Falk gear transmissions with long lifespans and minimal maintenance requirements. Such units often encounter shock loads, heat exposure and debris accumulation during production tasks.
Atlanta Gear Works offered to repair a Midwest cement plant’s failed kiln drive by providing gearbox repair. But they went further, reverse engineering new parts and reassembling it according to factory specs while conducting industrial gearbox performance tests to make sure their work met standards.