Manufacturing of five gearboxes for power plant
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Stork Gears & Services is an official OEM for this gearbox make. Our extensive Rademakers knowhow and hands-on experience enables us to offer our customers excellent service and the fastest repair times for the most demanding power generation applications.
Our customer wanted to replace their existing Rademakers gearboxes with an identical footprint but with a significantly increased power rating. As there is a shortage of power in South Africa, our customer requested that the gearboxes will be delivered as soon as possible. We designed and constructed the five new gearboxes within the requested timeline, the first gearbox has been delivered within six weeks after order. We also provided on site supervision and commissioning.
SCOPE OF WORK
- Supply of 5 modified gearboxes
- On site Supervision and Commissioning
- Vibration analysis
- Gearbox alignment
- Check tooth runout
- Gear tooth contact pattern check & backlash
- No load test run
- Inspection after testrun
- Vibration measurement and noise level test
The whole project was carried out under stringent client quality control guidelines. As an approved supplier we were able to combine high quality with unparalleled speed. Our customer appreciated our professional and fast approach. We successfully completed the whole project within 8 weeks.
Fast facts
| Location: | South Africa Power Plant |
| Market Segment: | Power Industry |
| Total completion time: | 8 weeks |
| Gearbox details: | Rademakers Rastar 250/275l n1=6000 i=2.6 |
| Gearbox manufacturing at Gears & Services |
We strive to keep our knowledge as an OEM at the highest level by the development of new gearboxes, made with the newest technologies. The engineers of our Engineering Department supervise the repairs, design modifications and develop complete "custom-built" gearboxes. |