Companies Find Value in Gearbox Replacement

Elk Grove Village, IL December 16, 2011 – If an extrusion plant’s entire production schedule depends on an extruder and something happens to that extruder, immediate repair is critical. A gearbox repair, replacement or exchange can provide a quick and cost-efficient way to bring the line to full production again. Arlington Plastics Machinery, a used plastics machinery dealer located near Chicago, offers gearbox repairs and exchanges for extruders, as well as complete, ready to run used extruders. When downtime is detrimental to business, Arlington offers the opportunity for a fast, efficient gearbox exchange for which they will provide a serviceable gearbox and repair the core of the faulty gearbox at a later time.

“We have helped many customers with our exchange program. If every day of downtime is costing a company thousands of dollars, we may have a similar gearbox in stock. We then can exchange the inoperable gearbox immediately,” said Jack Clarke, President of Arlington Plastics Machinery. “This provides our customers with an operable machine and minimal downtime.”

Though extruders are durable and typically last for many years, gearboxes may need to be rebuilt or replaced. Arlington has the in-house capabilities to repair and refurbish gearboxes. Repairs can be as simple as replacing seals or as extensive as installing new gear replacements. Arlington also has the ability to complete gearbox ratio conversions if this is required.

If a gearbox replacement alone will not solve the problem, Arlington has a large inventory of extruders and extrusion equipment that is sold as is, in running condition or completely refurbished.

Serving the plastics industry since 1987, Arlington is a leading buyer and seller of used plastic machinery worldwide. Arlington is renowned for their expertise in the purchase, sale, liquidation, and valuation of plastics machinery.

David Pietig pietig@arlingtonmachinery.com 847.956.7300