Professional gearbox inspection services to detect wear, damage, and early-stage faults without dismantling or long shutdowns.
Our Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) services provide a non-destructive way to assess the internal condition of your machinery. Using state-of-the-art HD video probes, Everest Mentor Flex we identify early signs of pitting, tooth wear, and bearing fatigue. By inspecting your gearbox without the need for costly disassembly, we significantly reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
Detect mechanical issues before they lead to catastrophic failure. Our advanced vibration analysis for gearboxes and rotating equipment identifies imbalances, misalignment, and bearing wear. Through consistent condition monitoring, MDE helps you transition from reactive repairs to a proactive maintenance strategy.
A professional gearbox inspection is a critical diagnostic process used to evaluate the internal health and mechanical integrity of industrial drivetrains.
By combining Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) with advanced Vibration Analysis, we can detect subsurface fatigue, gear tooth wear, and bearing degradation without the need for a full teardown.
This proactive approach identifies ‘invisible’ issues like pitting, spalling, and misalignment early, allowing for scheduled maintenance rather than emergency repairs. At MDE, our inspections provide the data-driven insights necessary to extend the lifecycle of your assets and ensure operational reliability.
1. How often should an industrial gearbox inspection be performed? We recommend a comprehensive inspection at least once every 12 to 24 months, depending on the criticality of the equipment and its operating environment. However, for high-load applications or older machinery, integrating continuous Vibration Analysis allows for real-time condition monitoring to prevent sudden failures.
2. What are the advantages of RVI over traditional teardown inspections? Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) allows our technicians to view internal components using HD video borescopes (Everest Mentor Flex) through existing access ports. The primary advantages are zero disassembly, significantly reduced downtime, and lower costs. You get a clear view of gear teeth and bearings without the risk of introducing contaminants during a manual teardown.
3. Can Vibration Analysis detect specific bearing failures? Yes. By analyzing frequency spectra, we can identify specific fault signatures such as outer race defects, inner race wear, or ball/roller damage. This allows us to pinpoint exactly which component is failing before the gearbox suffers a catastrophic breakdown.
4. What kind of report will I receive after the inspection? After every MDE inspection, you receive a detailed technical report. This includes high-resolution imagery and video footage from the RVI, a trend analysis of vibration data, and a prioritized list of maintenance recommendations based on the severity of the findings.