Capabilities & Technology

Product Design

3-D Solids Modeling
  • Improved Accuracy In Assembly
  • Mass Properties
  • Parametric Design and Automation

Power Transmission

Finite Element Analysis
  • Gear Tooth Stresses
  • Casing Vibration Stresses
  • Fabricated Housing Stress Analysis
Rotor Dynamics Analysis
  • Damped Rotor Responses
  • Bearing Stability Analysis
  • Critical Speeds and Mode Shapes

Manufacturing

Vertical Integration
  • Foundry
  • Heavy Weldment Facility
  • Machine Shop
  • Assembly and Test
Power Transmission
State of the Art Machinery
  • NC Machining Centers
  • NC Vertical Turret Lathes
  • NC Multi-axis Machining Centers
Specialized Processes
  • CBN Finish Grinding
  • Carburizing

Product Testing

Testing Options
  • Full speed no-load testing to meet AGMA, API 613, API 677, and most customer specifications
  • Other test options available, including dynamometer load testing and back-to-back locked torque testing for higher powered units
Power Transmission
Monitoring Systems
  • Automatic Data Acquisition
  • Sound, Temperature, Vibration
  • Oil temperature, pressure, flow
Test Stand Capabilities
  • Up to 3,500 HP drive capability
  • Dynamometer
  • Up to 950 GPM lube system capacity
  • Seven fully instrumented test cells
  • Documentation packages according to API 613, API 677, and customer specifications available