subject: Remanufactured Industrial Transmissions Get The Job Done [print this page] Most breakdowns that occur on job sites utilizing heavy duty work vehicles usually happen in the transmission. Working haul trucks and earth movers puts a tremendous strain on transmission systems with each power stroke. Maintenance on these massive pieces of equipment is very difficult in the field or on a job site when not all of the tools and resources in the shop are available. Companies address this issue by employing rebuilt industrial transmissions to keep their machine operational after daily wear has finally destroyed a transmission or even after a catastrophic failure.
Rebuilt industrial transmissions are the economical solution to maintenance problems without going over budget. By dealing with a reliable dealer, transmissions can be cycled in and out of use to keep a fleet running with minimal lost time and expense. To find the right dealer, keep these points in mind to ensure a quality product.
Construction Methods
Simply put, the best rebuilds are done by hand, not by an assembly line. Finding the most cost effective solution requires a human hand and mind at every step of the reconstruction process. The entire transmission should be disassembled by hand, including parts that are considered to still be in good working order. Every component should undergo a thorough heavy duty wash to remove both oil and debris. Leftover metal shavings will wear out internal parts and old oil will eventually become corrosive to the parts it once lubricated.
During reassembly, all new parts that go into the transmission should be new OEM parts and not old components that have been re-welded or re-worked. They will ultimately be weaker and unable to meet the same tolerances as new factory parts. Insist that the technical team stays updated with the latest technologies, assembly, and work processes from the manufacturers themselves.
Testing And Quality Control
Rebuilt industrial transmissions should undergo a thorough quality control test. Testing is vital to ensure that a rebuilt transmission will perform in the field without failure that can cost time, money, and lives. Major components and assemblies should undergo individual quality control tests to verify mechanical integrity and proper functioning.
The final transmission should be put through at least one full in-vehicle work cycle. A failure analysis should also be performed on old and new transmissions. This report should identify the primary cause of failure in order to identify remedies to prevent a future incident. This should also include preventative maintenance schedules and tips along with other methods to increase overall life expectancy. A professional rebuilder should love to see your business, but hate to see the same transmission come in for a rebuild too often.
A company that follows all of the above rebuilding and testing standards will produce high quality rebuilt industrial transmissions that will get the job done right and safely the first time. By establishing a working relationship with a full service rebuilder, heavy vehicle downtime will be minimized while keeping the work site on task and on budget.
