Believing that load testing a gearbox and/or drive will ensure that potential problems are identified before the unit goes back into service, SEW-EURODRIVE has implemented a state-of-the-art system to load test up to 500 kW power and up to 600,000 Nm torque.
Introducing Load Testing in Mackay
SEW-EURODRIVE is excited to announce that load testing for gearboxes and complete drive assemblies is now available from it's state-of-the-art Service Centre which opened in March 2017.
Spin test or partial load test up to 1.5 MW is available. In addition to load testing the gearbox, in most cases SEW-EURODRIVE will be able to load test the entire gearbox, motor and swing-base assembly. This can be done as a shaft mounted assembly, which closely replicates site mounting.
SEW-EURODRIVE is able to conduct a number of tests to determine the condition of the gearbox during the load testing phase. The load test will load the bearings and gearing, avoiding gear mesh backlash that affects vibration analysis, ensuring FFT readings will identify any potential bearing, gear, or shaft defect. Loaded gear tooth patterns will detect potential misalignment, including misalignment caused by load, speed or temperature. A test protocol will be provided for each performed test and will remain both with the gearbox documentation and also stored electronically for evaluation later on.
Load testing allows measuring noise and checking compliance with noise requirements.
Your Advantages
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Full load testing
Up to 500kW of power and up to 600,000 Nm torque -
Close proximity
To customers in Mackay and surrounding areas – ‘world class OEM at your doorstep’ -
Customer inspection process
You can witness load / spin testing and can inspect the gearbox during the strip and inspect process -
Guarantee no gearing defects
VA and FFT vibration spectrum to guarantee no bearing/gear/shaft defect -
Evaluate gearbox performance
Temperature logging as well as thermal imaging to evaluate gearbox thermal performance -
Motor testing
Testing of low and medium voltage motors up to 6.6 kV -
Partial load test
Spin test to partial load test up to 1.5 MW
