A Plus Electric Motor Repair, Inc. repairs industrial gearboxes, gear reducers and gearmotors at our shop in St. Charles, Illinois. Because we repair motors too, we can rebuild the complete drive, motor and gearbox together, instead of sending them to two different shops.
We serve manufacturers, distribution centers, food processors and municipal facilities throughout northern Illinois, northwest Indiana and southern Wisconsin.
Why Plants Send Their Gearboxes to A Plus
- Motor and gearbox in one shop. Gear unit repair, motor rewinding, balancing and machining are all done in house.
- Fast turnaround. Standard repairs in 7 to 10 days, rush repairs in 3 to 5 days, and time-critical jobs worked through nights and weekends when needed.
- Written estimate within one business day of inspection.
- One-year warranty on repairs.
- EASA member shop, with a lead rewinder who has been rewinding motors since the 1970s.
- Free pickup and delivery within 50 miles of St. Charles.
- 24-hour emergency line: (630) 283-8433.
Gearboxes and Reducers We Repair
- Helical and helical-bevel gearboxes
- Worm gear reducers
- Parallel shaft reducers
- Right-angle and inline gearmotors
- Shaft-mount reducers
- Washdown and food grade gearmotors
We repair all major brands, including SEW-Eurodrive and NORD gearmotors. Send us the nameplate and we will confirm your unit.
Signs Your Gearbox Needs Repair
- Whining, grinding or knocking noise
- Increased vibration or heat
- Oil leaks from shaft seals or housing joints
- Metal particles or discolored oil
- Excess backlash or slipping under load
Our Gearbox Repair Process
- Inspection. We record the nameplate, check the oil and note the symptoms you are seeing.
- Teardown and assessment of gears, bearings, seals, shafts and housing, plus the motor on gearmotors.
- Written estimate within one business day, with a replacement quote when a new unit makes more sense.
- Repair. Bearings and seals are replaced, shafts are repaired or made in our machine shop, and worn gears are replaced as needed.
- Reassembly, oil fill and run test before the unit is returned.
Where Our Gearbox Repairs Go
Conveyors and material handling, mixers and agitators, packaging lines, extruders, cooling towers, and water and wastewater equipment. For conveyor drives, see our article on roller and conveyor motor repair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you repair the motor and gearbox together?
Yes. Most of our gearmotor repairs include both, so the whole drive comes back tested and ready to install.
Can you replace a gearbox that is not worth repairing?
Yes. We quote repair and replacement so you can choose based on cost and downtime.
Do you pick up?
Yes. Pickup and delivery are free within 50 miles of St. Charles. Farther out, call us to arrange pickup or shipping.
Get a Quote for Gearbox Repair
Call our office at (630) 283-3569, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, or request a quote online. If equipment is down after hours, call our 24-hour emergency line at (630) 283-8433.
A Plus Electric Motor Repair, Inc., 3483 Swenson Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174. Serving northern Illinois, northwest Indiana and southern Wisconsin.
Brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. A Plus Electric Motor Repair, Inc. is an independent repair facility and is not affiliated with or authorized by these manufacturers.