Blog
, as we believe only through knowledge sharing will innovation occur. Our blog has been established for that sole purpose; to share what we are seeing and create a forum for open, anonymous communication. Will you join us in that mission?
Many thanks to all those that have helped get the industry to where it is today. Below is a handful of our favorite articles. Please join our community to comment and or share other information. Moving forward, we will use this section for our miniseries of common gearbox damage modes.
Areas of discussion may include:
- Intro to wind technology book topics
- Gearbox vs. direct-drive
- Gearbox design reliability issues (planetary, high speed failures)
- Gearbox contamination reliability issues (debris, water)
- Mainshaft bearing issues
- Planetary bearing issues.
- Preventative maintenance practices
- Predictive maintenance practices
- Oil change out techniques
- Gearbox alignment
- Diagnosing the severity of a gearbox problem (when to perform up tower vs. down tower)
Joint partners, Poseidon & Gearbox Express, ship first gearbox with integrated oil-monitoring
Poseidon Systems will supply the oil-monitoring equipment and services for all Gearbox Express remanufactured gearboxes. Poseidon Systems, LLC announced Gearbox Express shipped the industry’s first gearbox to include a direct-from-factory installed, integrated oil-monitoring system that eliminates the need for periodic oil sampling. Gearbox Express, North America’s largest independent supplier of gearbox assemblies for the wind-turbine […] Read article
Gearbox Express partners with HYDAC Technology Corporation
New Relationship Strengthens Presence in Wind Market for Gearbox Cooling and Lubrication Gearbox Express (GBX), the only independent company in North America focused on providing down-tower, multi-brand wind gearbox remanufacturing services and parts, announced that it has partnered with HYDAC Technology Corporation (HYDAC), a global innovative manufacturer in Wind Turbine technology, as a strategic partner […] Read article
Gearbox Express Announces Partnership with Invenergy Services
After several years of a successful supply relationship, Gearbox Express and Invenergy Services have partnered to help bring an all-in-one equipment and service solution to asset owners. Gearbox Express (GBX), North America’s largest independent remanufacturer of gearbox assemblies and main shafts for the wind turbine industry, announced a partnership with Invenergy Services, an award-winning sustainable […] Read article
AWEA O&M and Safety Conference 2018
Five of us from Gearbox Express traveled to San Diego late February for the American Wind Energy Association’s Annual O&M Conference. Each of us had attended in previous years, but for Tony McCartney (Account Manager) and me (John McKay), it was our first time as a Gearbox Express staff member; making it all the more […] Read article
Wind O&M Canada
The GBX team attended Wind O&M Canada; Canada’s number one event for wind O&M business leaders and service specialists. The conference and exhibition, held at the Hyatt Regency in Toronto December 4 – 5, welcomed nearly 200 from both the United Sates and Canada. Bruce Neumiller, our CEO, was a featured speaker focusing on preventing […] Read article
Gearbox Express to serve as the North American service and repair partner for Eickhoff
Preferred Partnership Expands German Company’s Service Capabilities in North American Market Gearbox Express (GBX) has signed a framework agreement with Eickhoff Bochum to become its preferred North American partner for all up- and down-tower service both in and out of warranty, parts supply and new replacement gearboxes. “Currently, Eickhoff has more than 800 wind turbine […] Read article
Wind O&M Dallas 2017
The Gearbox Express team will be at the Wind O&M Dallas conference April 10 – 12, 2017, and we are doing more than just attending. We are Exhibitors: Please visit us at our booth (#47 and #48) Featured presenters: Bruce Neumiller is showcasing our newest gearbox technology, Revolution 2.0, on Tuesday, April 11, noon – […] Read article
GBX Welcomes Mukwonago Education Foundation
The Gearbox Express team was proud to welcome more than 200 community members and supporters of the Mukwonago Education Foundation (MEF), as they held their annual fundraising dinner and auction at our new facility. Although MEF is a relatively young organization, having just celebrated its 12th Anniversary; its impact has been significant. It has distributed more than […] Read article
Our growth trajectory continues!
Our growth trajectory continues! This $1.5 million round of funding from our investors is earmarked to support that growth. It’s an exciting time for the wind energy industry and for GBX! Gearbox Express LLC, a Mukwonago wind turbine service company, has raised $1.5 million to fund future growth, the company said Thursday. Privately-held Gearbox Express […] Read article
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson Visits our New Mukwonago Facility
It was a thrill to host Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson at our new Mukwonago facility on Friday, June 24. He and some of his staff joined about 40 of our friends, family and business partners on a tour where he got to see how we are leading the charge in the wind energy industry in […] Read article