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We at Gearbox Express believe in renewable energy; it is core to our identity. Wind continues to become more and more competitive with other forms of energy, but component reliability, including gearbox longevity, is still not where the industry would like it to be. There are good initiatives underway to better understand the problems. Our mission is to support and be accretive to those initiatives ... (read more)

, 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)
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Joint partners, Poseidon & Gearbox Express, ship first gearbox with integrated oil-monitoring

May 24, 2019 | Latest Industry News

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

May 23, 2019 | Latest Industry News

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

February 26, 2019 | Latest Industry News

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

March 15, 2018 | Latest Industry News

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

Gearbox Express O&M Canada

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

September 5, 2017 | Latest Industry News

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!

August 2, 2016 | Latest Industry News

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

Gearbox Express Sen Ron Johnson

Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson Visits our New Mukwonago Facility

June 28, 2016 | Latest Industry News

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