Petrochemical & Refinery

Exceptional reliability, precision and safety for the world's most demanding, hazardous and continuous-duty process environments.

Engineered for hazardous, continuous duty

The petrochemical and refinery industry operates in highly demanding environments, requiring gearboxes that deliver exceptional reliability and precision. These fall into two groups: high-speed units for turbomachinery, and low-speed, high-torque units for process equipment.

High-speed turbo machinery in a petrochemical plant

High-speed gear units

High-speed gearboxes are integral to petrochemical operations, delivering precise, efficient and reliable power transmission for turbines, compressors and pumps, ensuring continuous performance in process-critical environments.

  1. Steam turbines

    Match turbine speeds to generators or compressors. Designed for high rotational speeds, thermal expansion and continuous base-load operation.

  2. Gas turbine drives

    Handle very high input speeds and dynamic load variations in critical process units with stringent reliability requirements.

  3. Compressors

    Engineered for minimal vibration and tight tolerances that keep them stable when handling volatile or pressurised process gases.

  4. Pumps

    Stable high-speed performance and efficient power transmission for booster and process pumps, especially when handling corrosive fluids.

Heavy duty process equipment in a petrochemical plant

Low-speed gear units

Rugged and efficient drive solutions for heavy-duty process equipment and large-scale utility systems.

  1. Extruders

    Transmit very high torque at low speeds with excellent load distribution, handling significant axial thrust loads.

  2. Agitators & mixers

    Operate under continuous duty and varying loads, with robust corrosion resistance and reliable sealing.

  3. Cooling towers

    Drive large fans at low speeds with high efficiency, quiet operation and weather-resistant design for outdoor environments.

Gearboxes in the petrochemical industry are mission-critical components, engineered to operate under extreme conditions of high speeds, heavy loads and hazardous environments. Their design emphasises safety, precision and compliance with stringent industry standards for uninterrupted operation and process integrity.

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