Over the years, many industrial gearbox manufacturers from all over the world have been in existence. Not all still are. The problem that manufacturing businesses have comes about when power transmission equipment on their machines comes to the end of their working life. It’s even worse when the original equipment manufacturer is no longer with us.
Replacing old industrial gearboxes doesn’t need to be fraught with danger. Understanding what is required from the application is the main consideration.
Primary considerations for replacing gearboxes that are no longer in production include:
Retrofitting gearboxes takes into consideration all of these elements, but also includes lateral thinking for utilising modern technology. Modern electronics have opened up new possibilities in variable speed drives (VSDs). In turn, this has simplified options for retrofit supply of older mechanical variable speed units. The main issue is still with the gearbox component, which is where the next level of customer support is necessary.
We can begin on matching what is available to what is required once the application is determined. Determining loads is a little complex, but can be achieved by analysing requirements, as well as research on the existing gear unit. In fact, All Torque Transmissions carries information from many power transmission manufacturers (including the majority of the defunct ones). This usually includes all of their mechanical ratings, which help to determine the modern equivalent.
All Torque Queensland specialises in industrial gearboxes. We also have a complete range of mechanical power transmission equipment.
Our range includes:
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Dodge ISN mounted bearings might be made in America, but they see service throughout the world, in the most demanding conditions. The pillow block mounting pattern of the ISN range is universal, and is heavily utilised in the quarrying and mining sector.
All Torque Transmissions keeps stock of the ISN range (in all of the specialist quarry sizes) in our branches in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.
Dodge ISN bearings have a range of sealing options, mounting options, bolt patterns, and a faster mounting and removal feature, that increase their usefulness in the field.
The Bonfiglioli range of EP Series washdown wormboxes for the food and beverage sector provide a great option for conveyors and mixers. Available from All Torque Transmissions in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, we have supplied these into applications where extreme duty requirements come to the fore.
They can also be matched with washdown duty electric motors to further assure operational reliability.
The Australian Open tennis at Melbourne Park has been a staple of the Australian sporting landscape since moving there from Kooyong in 1988. A major part of the success of the venue has been the all-weather capability of the main courts, thanks to retractable roofs.
The retractable roofs all need a means of opening and closing. All Torque Transmissions was asked to be involved in the supply of the gear drives, with Siemens Flender bevel helical gearboxes matched with WEG electric motors, fitted with integral brakes.
Supplying equipment that is reliable in the application is paramount, especially with the eyes of the world on us. With 800,000 attendees during the event and a worldwide television audience of tens of millions, All Torque had to be confident that the matched Flender and WEG combination was up to the task.
We take our partnerships with customers very seriously, regardless if the application is a simple conveyor drive or a retractable roof for a world-class sporting facility. All Torque’s application engineers ensure that drive designs are the best for the individual requirement, from the perspective of both cost and usability.