Gearbox Rebuild and Repair Services

A gearbox rebuild typically includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, identification of worn or failed components, reconditioning or replacement of parts, precision machining where needed, reassembly, lubrication, and performance testing. The exact scope is based on the unit’s condition and the findings documented during inspection and failure analysis.

Houston Pump & Gear services a broad range of industrial gearbox designs, including helical, bevel, worm, planetary, speed increasers, and reduction drives. The company also works with modern and legacy equipment, using inspection, component restoration, reverse engineering, and replacement manufacturing when standard OEM support is unavailable.

Yes. Older gearboxes can be evaluated when OEM support, drawings, or replacement components are difficult to obtain. Houston Pump & Gear may use reverse engineering, gear cutting, shaft manufacturing, precision machining, and component refurbishment to restore legacy equipment and return it to service.

Houston Pump & Gear offers 24/7 emergency industrial repair support for critical equipment failures and unexpected downtime. Support can include rapid assessment, repair planning, and expedited options. Mobile field response and dedicated transport trucks can also assist with equipment pickup when required.

The process begins with detailed inspection of gears, shafts, bearings, housings, seals, and other internal components. Findings are used to identify the failure mechanism and prepare a service report outlining required repairs, replacement parts, and the recommended scope of work.

Often, components are evaluated before replacement is recommended. Depending on their condition, gears, shafts, and other parts may be restored through machining, refurbishment, metal spray, or related techniques. If restoration is not suitable, replacement components can be sourced, manufactured, or reverse-engineered as appropriate.

Yes. Repaired and overhauled gearboxes are tested after reassembly to verify that the equipment is functioning properly before return to service. Testing helps confirm that the repaired unit is operating at the expected performance level and supports quality verification of the completed work.

Houston Pump & Gear serves customers in Texas and Louisiana, including power plants, industrial facilities, and heavy-industry operations. Because service requirements vary by equipment and situation, customers can discuss their unit, location, and response needs directly with the repair team.