Cooling Tower Gearbox (Geareducer)

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Cooling Tower Gearbox

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The Cooling Tower Gearbox is a crucial element to the performance of mechanical draft cooling towers and the overall cooling tower system.  Mechanical draft cooling towers use power driven fan motors controlled by the gearbox to force or draw air through the tower.  This is different from natural draft cooling towers which rely on warm, moist air naturally rising through the tall chimney structure.  This warm, moist air is less dense than the dry, cooler outside air and the resulting buoyancy produces a current of air through the tower.  Some cooling towers also operate by fan assisted natural draft which is – as it sounds – a natural draft model where the airflow is assisted by a fan.

How The Cooling Tower Gearbox Works

For mechanical draft cooling towers or fan assisted natural draft cooling towers, horizontally mounted fans are the source of the draft and a primary player in providing the cooling element (See: Cooling Tower Fans).  Those fans are arranged in cells and controlled by the gearbox located inside the cooling tower cell with the vertical output shaft below the fan.  The gearbox is powered by a motor and works to reduce the speed of the motor to a point which is conducive to good fan performance while also providing support and protection for the fans to keep them running at optimal performance and prevent malfunctions or breakdowns.

The cooling tower gearbox is designed to withstand shock, vibration, and the threat of corrosion brought on by the humid atmosphere in which they reside.  They will ideally have a long life span to prevent maintenance and replacement that is difficult due to the location of the gearbox withing the cooling tower cell.

Cooling Tower Gearbox Repair and Replacement

The major brands of cooling tower gearboxes – including Marley, Amarillo, and Sumitomo – are of high quality construction and have a long life expectancy.  However, given the harsh conditions that the gearboxes are subjected to on a constant basis, it is inevitable to expect cooling tower gearbox repairs during the lifecycle and, ultimately, replacement.  When the time comes for repair or cooling tower gearbox replacement, it is important to get an experienced professional to do the job.

Amertech Tower Services (ATS) provides cooling tower gearbox changeouts and rebuilds.  They serve you by coordinating resources, processes and technology to deliver maintenance and cooling tower repairs with minimal downtime.  ATS has their own cooling tower service crews and do not subcontract any of the labor to perform cooling tower repairs or parts replacement. This allows ATS to not only control schedule and quality of every cooling tower maintenance job, but more importantly, to guarantee safety.

When it comes to cooling tower gearbox repair or replacement, you can trust the professionals at ATS to provide a competitive price on a new unit or part with a fast turnaround and expert installation and repair service.

Whether you have a Marley Geareducer, an Amarillo Gearbox, or Sunitomo Gearbox, ATS can deliver competitive prices and expert service, all with minimal downtime for your cooling tower unit.

Contact Amertech Tower Services today to inquire about their Gearbox rebuilds, repairs, and replacement options: 732-389-2270.

admin @ April 30, 2010