Lufkin Industries
Lufkin Industries is a Lufkin, Texas based company founded in 1902. It produces gearboxes for gas turbine units, as well as pumping units for oil fields and oilfield equipment. Lufkin Industries is part of Baker Hughes companies.
In the operation of a gas turbine engine, the transmission of torque from the power turbine to the rotor of the electric generator occurs through a gearbox, which is included in the scope of supply and is installed on a foundation common to the turbine and generator.
A wide range of gearboxes makes it possible to change the torque within the required limits, and also have such characteristics as smooth running, durability, efficiency, etc.
Lufkin Industries provides high performance solutions and services across a huge range of products used to perform complex tasks that involve power transmission. The highest quality and many years of experience, so necessary for successful operation, help to open up new opportunities for further development. Such characteristics as speed and power are of great importance for the design of gearboxes. That's why Lufkin Industries uses next-generation materials, technologies and advanced manufacturing processes to meet the needs of mechanical drive, turbojet and marine power units. Using a state-of-the-art modular design approach, the company's highly professional engineers develop solutions for all types of gears increasing uptime and reducing maintenance costs.
Advantages of Lufkin Industries gearboxes:
- High speed, performance, and power;
- Excellent quality, reliability and efficiency;
- Possibility of implementation of individual solutions taking into account the special requirements of the customer;
- Reducing the risk of breakdowns and downtime;
- Round-the-clock technical support anywhere in the world;
- Regulatory Compliance Guaranteed.
Allen Gears
In 2013, the manufacturing facilities of Allen Gears (Texas, USA) were integrated into Lufkin's Power Transmission division. Allen Gears is a global manufacturer of drive equipment such as gearboxes, high quality machine parts and pumps. The image of the company is based on more than fifty years of experience in providing innovative solutions for highly specialized markets. Allen Gears is a leader in the design and manufacture of high performance gearboxes for industrial and marine applications such as power generation, hydropower, offshore power and gas installations. The Allen Gears range of gearboxes includes parallel shaft, planetary, orthogonal, geared motors. Such products meet modern demands in terms of power and speed. Allen Gears reducers feature low noise, good mechanical efficiency and high reliability. These characteristics are the result of the use of first-class materials, a serious choice of gear characteristics and a high level of processing.
Service maintenance
Modern gear boxs are high-tech devices, for the maintenance of which a technical partner is needed, who knows all the technical characteristics perfectly and is able to carry out the whole range of work on-line. Also, quality service and repairs are based on best practices, technology and the company's ability to quickly provide original spare parts. The use of standardized procedures is one of the guarantees that the maintenance will be carried out in full. When the equipment arrives at the service center, it is thoroughly cleaned, externally inspected, and marks are made in the relevant documents. A huge number of parameters are determined as a result of diagnostic tests. On the basis of inspections and assessment activities, a report is prepared on the assessment of the condition of the gearbox and recommendations for its further maintenance and repair. After approval from the customer is received, a set of measures is taken to bring the equipment into the required technical condition. The conformity of the reducer to the requirements of the customer is confirmed by the obtained test results. Inspection of gears includes:
- checking the oil level in the gearbox;
- check for oil leakage, if necessary, take corrective action;
- check for sufficient oil supply to bearings and gears;
- check for lubrication on open gear teeth.
AMCOR carries out service maintenance of gearboxes manufactured by Lufkin Industries in accordance with the manufacturer's regulations, including both repair work and the supply of original spare parts.