OUR SERVICES
Pump, Gearbox & Rotating Equipment Specialists
SWB Plus specialises in the overhaul, refurbishment and reliability improvement of heavy rotating equipment used across mining, water utilities, rail and industrial processing facilities. Rotating equipment failure can lead to significant operational disruption, so our approach focuses on restoring performance while addressing the root cause of failure.
Our workshops are purpose-built to handle small to very large rotating assets, including slurry pumps, process pumps, industrial gearboxes and complex power transmission assemblies. From strip and assess reporting to full rebuild and testing, we provide a complete in-house solution.
Complete Overhaul Services
A rotating equipment rebuild involves more than replacing bearings and seals. It requires dimensional inspection, failure analysis, alignment correction and controlled reassembly. Our facilities allow us to manage every stage of the process internally, ensuring quality control and reduced downtime.
Our rotating equipment services include:
- Slurry pump rebuilds for mining operations
- Industrial and process pump overhaul
- Gearbox strip, assess and rebuild
- Bearing replacement and precision fitting
- Dynamic balancing of rotating assemblies
- Vibration analysis during testing
- Hydrostatic testing of pump assemblies
- Clean room bearing assembly
- Shrink fit shaft replacement
- No-load spin testing with condition monitoring
All rebuilds are supported by professional strip and assess reports outlining wear patterns, dimensional checks and recommendations for reliability improvement.
Failure Analysis & Reliability Improvement
Recurring failures are often caused by misalignment, improper fits, contamination or imbalance. Rather than simply replacing failed components, we investigate the root cause of the issue.
Our engineers conduct:
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections
- Wear pattern analysis
- Bearing failure investigation
- Shaft and housing dimensional analysis
- Alignment verification
This data-driven approach improves long-term equipment performance and reduces repeat breakdowns. Clients benefit from improved maintenance intervals and greater operational confidence.
Gearbox & Power Transmission Overhaul
Rail gearboxes and drivetrain assemblies must operate under sustained torque and fluctuating loads. Improper alignment, incorrect gear settings or internal wear can quickly lead to vibration, increased load on components and premature bearing failure.
SWB Plus provides complete gearbox overhaul services including internal inspection, gear assessment, shaft measurement and bearing replacement. Where required, we can manufacture replacement gears or shafts in-house to reduce lead times and minimise downtime.
Each rebuild includes:
- Strip and assess reporting
- Dimensional verification of all critical components
- Correct setting of gear mesh and backlash
- End float measurement and adjustment
- Precision bearing installation
- Final inspection prior to return to service
Rotating Equipment FAQs
Yes. We specialise in slurry pump rebuilds for mining operations and provide hydrostatic testing before return to service.
