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How Lightnin Gearbox Exchange Services Simplify Mixer Maintenance

August 15, 2025

If you’re responsible for mixer maintenance, operation, or reliability, you know how critical it is to keep systems running smoothly. We’re here to help you reduce stress and improve operational reliability through Lightnin Gearbox Exchange Services.

What Is a Gearbox Exchange?

A gearbox exchange allows you to replace a failed or aging gearbox with a remanufactured unit rebuilt to like-new condition, held to original Lightnin manufacturing standards and tolerances, and backed by a full OEM warranty. This service provides a cost-effective alternative to purchasing new equipment, without compromising reliability or performance.

Emergency Response When You Need It Most

In urgent situations, we can deliver a remanufactured gearbox within 24–48 hours, helping you avoid extended production losses and costly delays.

Customer Value at a Glance

  • Minimize Downtime: Rapid delivery and installation restore operations quickly.
  • Lower Operating Costs: Reduce annual expenses and total cost of ownership.
  • Optimize Inventory: Limit spare parts stock while maintaining readiness.
  • Reliable Performance: OEM-grade gearboxes ensure consistent operation.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Delivery options tailored to your production needs.
  • Extensive Inventory: Large selection of gearbox cores ready for final assembly.

 

Real-World Success: Northeast Paper Company

A paper manufacturer in the Northeast experienced a gearbox failure that completely halted production. With no spare inventory and a tight maintenance budget, they turned to SPX FLOW’s Northeast Service Center for help.

Response Timeline:

  • Day 1: SPX FLOW assembled a remanufactured gearbox the same day.
  • Day 2: The customer’s production line was back in service within 48 hours.

Before:

  • Gearbox failure caused a full shutdown.
  • Significant production losses.
  • No replacement inventory.
  • Limited maintenance resources.

During:

  • Returned cores were disassembled and cleaned.
  • New internals sourced from inventory.
  • Gearbox assembled to match required reduction ratio.
  • Final unit spin-tested for quality assurance.

After:

  • Emergency delivery of remanufactured gearbox.
  • Full OEM warranty.
  • Cost-effective alternative to new equipment.
  • Production restored in record time.

Why Anderson Process?

As a distributor of Lightnin mixers and gearboxes, Anderson Process combines deep product expertise with responsive service. Our goal is to make your job easier, whether you’re planning routine maintenance or managing a crisis.

Let us help you keep your operations running smoothly, reliably, and affordably.

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