How we performed our largest most complex gearbox rebuild in record time
Flender KMS1100 Vertical Mill Drive Rebuild
How gearbox repair can save lives and livelihoods
Human beings have been using gears and gearboxes for thousands of years. From the mundane to the magnificent, gearboxes help us in ways most people never see. But as we in the industry know, from the paper products we all rely on to the tires our cars run on and the cement we build on, gearboxes keep the world running.
Recently, an historic hurricane reminded us that sometimes our work can protect and even save lives.
When another company’s gearbox repair failed – twice – Atlanta Gear Works stepped in.
We reengineered, upgraded and manufactured the entire contents of the box. The only thing we kept was the totally transformed box.
What Happens When A Planned Repair Becomes A Total Rebuild?
The initial customer request was for a planned two-day job to replace two bearings on a low-speed shaft in a caster gearbox, but we were prepared for the job to expand.