As operational and maintenance costs continue to draw heightened scrutiny across industries, Sundyne announced on September 28, 2020, a comprehensive upgrade to its acclaimed Gearbox Exchange Program. The enhanced initiative offers global customers improved financial incentives, faster delivery times, and higher-performance replacement gearboxes.
Strategic Program Upgrade Addresses Current Operational Challenges
Sundyne, a global leader in API-standard pumps and compressors serving critical sectors including oil and gas, refining, power generation, and chemical processing, has observed that many of its durable gearboxes—some operating for decades in demanding environments—are approaching major overhaul thresholds. The current pandemic has further complicated maintenance operations, with restricted personnel availability and shifting operational priorities.
The upgraded exchange program provides customers with factory-manufactured, performance-enhanced replacements, eliminating the complexities and uncertainties of in-house repairs. "We recognize the extraordinary challenges our customers face," said Donald de Regnier, Sundyne's Aftermarket Product Manager. "This enhanced program delivers not just cost savings, but rapid response to keep critical equipment operational without protracted repair cycles."
Key Program Enhancements: Economic and Operational Benefits
The revamped program delivers measurable value across multiple dimensions:
- Simplified Installation: Replacement units feature plug-and-play compatibility with existing equipment, minimizing downtime and installation complexity.
- Accelerated Global Delivery: Through expanded service networks in Singapore, Asian customers now receive gearboxes within days rather than weeks.
- Increased Customer Credits: The program now offers up to $10,000 in credit for returned used gearboxes toward new unit purchases.
Next-Generation Gearboxes: Performance and Reliability Upgrades
The replacement gearboxes incorporate multiple engineering improvements rather than simple refurbishments:
- Redesigned input and output seals for superior leak prevention and contaminant exclusion
- Structural enhancements to lower housings for increased rigidity and impact resistance
- Upgraded bearings and bushings with improved wear characteristics
- Reinforced internal lubrication pumps for consistent performance across operating conditions
- Durable thrust washers and alignment bolts for enhanced system stability
- Advanced desiccant breathers for superior moisture protection
Global Expansion of Proven Program
"Having demonstrated success in North American and European markets, we're now extending this program to Latin America and Asia," noted de Regnier. "The exchange program delivers substantial procurement savings compared to new gearbox purchases while dramatically reducing maintenance downtime—a critical advantage given current staffing and operational constraints."
The program covers all Sundyne LMV, LMC, BMP, and BMC gearbox models. Participants receive upgraded units before returning used components for credit, with warranty coverage extending 12 months from commissioning or 18 months from shipment.
