At Specialty Gear Drives, we specialize in the rapid analysis and repair of Lufkin Industries Gear Drives.
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Whether it’s driving a pump jack in the Permian Basin or a high-speed turbine in a power plant, a Lufkin gearbox failure is a critical emergency. At Specialty Gear Drives, we specialize in the rapid analysis and repair of Lufkin Industries Gear Drives. We understand that in energy and marine applications, downtime is measured in thousands of dollars per hour. We return your unit to better-than-OEM condition, often saving you up to 60% compared to buying new.
exas-Born Reliability Since 1902
Founded in a small sawmill town in East Texas, Lufkin Industries grew to become a global Titan in power transmission. They are iconic for their “nodding donkey” pumping units that dot the landscape of the oil fields, as well as their precision high-speed gears used in power generation and marine propulsion.
Now part of the Baker Hughes family, Lufkin gears are engineered for massive torque and continuous duty. However, acquiring support for legacy units can often mean long wait times.
When you need immediate action on a critical drive, you need Specialty Gear Drives.
In high-speed applications, surface fatigue on the gear teeth can lead to micropitting. This damages the gear profile and increases noise and vibration.
On high-speed turbo gears, loss of oil pressure can cause the shaft to contact the babbitt lining of the bearing, instantly wiping the surface and seizing the unit.
Even slight foundation settling can cause misalignment, destroying couplings and input bearings in large Lufkin units.
Many Lufkin units use double-helical (herringbone) gears to manage axial thrust. Uneven wear on these gears requires precise machining.
Factory-Spec Rebuilding with In-House Gear Manufacturing We don’t wait for parts to ship from overseas or navigate complex OEM supply chains. We
manufacture the solutions right here.
We pick up your unit and perform tear-down, steam cleaning, and vibration history review.
We inspect casing and gear teeth using Non-Destructive Testing to detect hidden cracks.
Damaged herringbone or double helical gears are remade in-house to original specifications.
We re-pour and machine babbitt bearings to restore precise clearances.
All bearing preloads and gear contact patterns are set to factory specifications.
Each rebuilt unit is spin-tested for vibration, oil pressure, and temperature stability.
Don’t let a failed gearbox stop the flow. Contact Specialty Gear Drives for an immediate, expert solutions.