Diagnosis
diagnostics to guarantee the performance of the gearboxes at the port of Strasbourg
Port site of Strasbourg: MERGER provides its expertise for periodic diagnostics.
On-site intervention for gearbox inspection
Context of the intervention
En April 2025We were contacted by a company using handling gantries in a French port, for the inspection of two gearboxes MERGERThe request concerns a vibration analysis, an endoscopy and oil analysisWe therefore offer him an on-site intervention by one of our technicians in partnership with the company. DYNAE, which was very quickly validated by the client.
Rhine Europe Terminals (RET), expert in handling de containers, for heavy packages and bulk cargo, is located at the port of StrasbourgThe company operates three terminals modern and efficient: two located north and south of the port area de Strasbourgand a third to LauterbourgThis strategic location facilitates connections. fluvial et rail with major European seaports. Aware of the economic issues related to its business, the company regularly carries out controls on his gantries de handling in order to prevent any delays or incidents.
Technical expertise of two MERGER gearboxes: Analysis and internal inspection
A technician MERGER intervened on site the 17 Juneat the top of the gantry, in order to inspect the two gearboxes (right and left), gearboxes MERGER, FLOPA 355-3SPThe first step is to perform a oil sampling for an analysis that will be carried out in an independent laboratory. The second step consists of checking the exterior of the device, removing the access panel, and checking the gears.
On the premier apparatus, it is noted that corrosion me on mobile. This corrosion, surfaceThis most likely stems from a problem with the device's storage and the... vent plug which was no longer functional. The second reducer showed no damage, nor any trace of corrosion internal. This second device had been delivered recently by MERGER, and the vent plug was still intact.
Healthy gearboxes confirmed by DYNAE vibration analysis
Le second dayA vibration test was carried out by the company DYNAE. Each device was tested and indeed showed no problems on the gears et bearingsBoth reducers worked very well, although a few minor defects were noted with the first one, but without affecting operation.
THEvibration analysis revealed nothing serious at the level of bearings and gearsThere was no serious damage to the dentures and on bearingsCorrosion has caused some spikes in the vibration control but which did not call into question the The device is functioning properly.
Successful intervention: the gearboxes were put back into service and the filtration system was improved.
Following these two interventionsWe were therefore able to inform the client that no intervention was required on the two devices and that they could continue to operate. Following the oil analysis and the information gathered on site, our technician approved the oil selected by the client.
Concerning plug byventOur technician recommended that the client replace them with filters Valve-type desiccants: this will allow air to enter and exit, but also to... filter and capture moisture by the action of silica gel located in the filter cartridge. The valve allows the filter to activate only when the device is operating. The gates used in these terminals do not function 24 / 24h the Downtime is frequent : between the arrivals and departures of the boats, their maneuvers and the operations de unloading Therefore, there is a period of time during which they do not function.
Following our intervention and after closing of the hatches de visit The customer, satisfied with the service, was able to refill the oil in the equipment and thus put it back into operation. Trust us.
