Expert Gearbox Repair Services

Industrial gearbox repair can include complete disassembly, cleaning, inspection, failure analysis, component repair or replacement, precision machining, reassembly, lubrication, and performance testing. The exact scope depends on the gearbox condition and the cause of failure. Houston Pump & Gear evaluates internal components such as gears, shafts, bearings, housings, and seals before recommending the appropriate repair strategy.

Failure analysis begins with a detailed inspection of the gearbox and its internal components. Technicians examine gears, shafts, bearings, housings, seals, lubrication systems, and other relevant parts for wear, damage, or abnormal conditions. Findings are documented in a service report that can identify the failure mechanism, required repairs, replacement parts, and recommended scope of work.

Yes. Houston Pump & Gear supports older industrial gearboxes when OEM support, drawings, or replacement components are no longer readily available. Depending on the equipment, restoration may involve reverse engineering, gear cutting, shaft manufacturing, precision machining, component reconditioning, and testing. This approach can help return legacy equipment to service without automatically replacing the entire unit.

Replacement components may be sourced from OEMs or manufactured using original specifications or reverse-engineered requirements. Houston Pump & Gear can support components such as gears, shafts, housings, and other precision parts as part of a repair or overhaul. The appropriate solution is determined after evaluating the damaged component, available information, and repair requirements.

Houston Pump & Gear offers 24/7 emergency industrial repair capability for critical equipment failures and unexpected downtime. Emergency support can include rapid assessment, repair planning, equipment pickup, and expedited options when practical. A documented emergency repair restored a Lufkin S2212C gearbox within 72 hours, demonstrating the company’s ability to coordinate urgent industrial repair work.

Houston Pump & Gear services a broad range of industrial gearbox designs, including helical, bevel, worm, planetary, speed increasers, and reduction drives. Services can include inspection, failure analysis, component restoration, replacement part manufacturing, precision machining, reassembly, and operational testing. The repair approach is tailored to the gearbox design, condition, and operating requirements.

Often, worn or damaged components can be evaluated for reconditioning rather than automatic replacement. Depending on their condition, components may be restored through machining, refurbishment, repair, metal spray, or related processes. Reconditioning can help extend equipment service life and control repair costs when the component can be reliably returned to the required operating condition.

Houston Pump & Gear serves industrial customers across Texas and Louisiana. The company supports power plants, industrial facilities, and heavy-industry operations with gearbox repair, overhaul, inspection, reverse engineering, maintenance, and emergency response. Mobile field response and dedicated transport trucks support equipment pickup and service coordination where appropriate.