Highfield Gears

Welcome to Highfield Gears, we're a group of gearbox specialists who are experts in CNC machining, gearbox repairs, gearbox manufacturing and providing gearbox spares to businesses across the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

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REPAIRS

Discover more about our comprehensive gearbox repairs service.

GEAR MANUFACTURING

We can manufacture all types of gears, click to learn more about our capabilities.

COMPETITOR REPAIRS

We can repair gearboxes from a range of global manufacturers such as DB Santasalo, Flender, Radicon, Sumitomo, Renold, Chemineer, Siemens and Hansen.

CNC MACHINING

Our cutting-edge CNC machining can provide your business with a precise gear solution.

Since we were founded in 1927 we have been honing our skills and enhancing our ability to fix a wide range of industrial gearboxes.

We’re trusted by several businesses and organisations across the world, such as Dulux, Tata Steel and Heineken. They trust us to recondition gearboxes, undergo entire gearbox replacement and operate CNC machining. We’ve built this trust and grown our reputation by combining years of knowledge about gearboxes with a passion for providing impeccable customer service.

Our dynamic and flexible approach to fixing and reconditioning gearboxes allows us to respond rapidly to customer needs. We understand that gearbox issues can crop up at the most inconvenient times which is why we work around the clock, 24 hours a day 7 days a week, to ensure your gearbox gets fixed in the appropriate time.

What we do.

Industrial Gearbox
Repairs

It’s no secret that gearboxes are our passion. Our skilled engineers use their wealth of knowledge to provide a holistic, all-encompassing approach to gearboxes. Our gearbox services encompass everything from manufacturing brand new gearboxes, that help your business or organisation power vast machinery, to taking older gearboxes and reconditioning them so that, by the end, they’re working just as well as when they first rolled off the production line. No matter how big or complex your gearbox is, we can fix it or recondition it so it aligns with the original specifications. All we need to make this happen is just a few pieces of information such as gearbox type, serial number and ratio.

We have a totally in house approach so you’ll never need to involve a third party. Highfield Gears truly is a one-stop-shop because we have the skills and manpower to strip your gearbox and use our know-how and breadth of experience to fix it for you there and then.

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Gear Spares

A working gearbox is only as good as the parts that it is made of and at Highfield Gears, we know that having the right gearbox spares is just as important as the gearbox itself. All the gear spares that we provide to our customers are exclusively made in our Huddersfield factory. These are then inspected by our engineers who have decades of combined experience to ensure they maintain the highest level of quality.

We offer spare parts for all the Highfield products that we engineer from gearcases and covers to the gears themselves, the bearings and seal kits. Our quality industrial processes do not end there though, we can also re-engineer parts from samples that you provide to us. We’re able to do this with all aspects of gears including worm shafts, worm wheels, spurs, helical, bevels and double helical gears.

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Specialists CNC
Machining

As well as traditional gearbox techniques we’re also committed to using the most cutting edge technology out there to ensure our products are consistently the best on the market. Our CNC machines, which are linked to pre-programmed computer software that can undergo complex three-dimensional cutting tasks with just a single set of prompts, means we’re able to create the most complex of parts for your gearbox with ease, based on digital images or drawings. Once activated the desired cuts are programmed in and the corresponding tools and machinery will carry out the task similar to a robot. This not only speeds up our response times for you but it also frees up our gearbox experts to focus on refining other service areas.

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Our Services

Repairs

Our gearbox services team are some of the most experienced people in the business. Drawing on their combined experience, which accounts for some decades, they can repair any industrial gearbox units that arrive at our Huddersfield office. And, not only are we able to comprehensively repair your gearbox to your specific gearbox requirements we'll also produce a full report featuring a detailed picture of what was wrong with your gearbox and our findings. This detailed inspection report, which features pictures and recommendations about what you can do to further improve your gearbox, should give you peace of mind knowing you've invested with the right industrial gearbox company because we can talk the talk as well as walk the walk.

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Gear Manufacturing

All the manufacturing we do of a gearbox’s internal components is done right here, in our headquarters. So, if your gearbox requires a part to ensure it works properly we don’t waste time contacting a third party to source the part, we simply roll up our sleeves and make the part for you right then and there - it’s that simple. This can take days off the overall process because we’re not waiting for spare parts or components to arrive. Our in-house machining also means we can keep quality high and track progress at any given time.

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Competitor Repairs

Our decades of experience means we have, at some point, repaired all types of gearboxes from a range of different companies. We can repair a variety of gearboxes including Hansen, Radicon, Sumitomo, Flender, David Brown and Renold as well as many, many more. So when you get in touch with us here at Highfield Gears you can relax knowing that whatever support you’re after we can provide it, no matter what brand of gearbox you possess. Our manufacturing equipment and software mean we can undergo just as thorough analysis and maintenance of the competitor gearbox as if it were our own.

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CNC Machining

We have expert CNC machinists on hand to fire up our CNC machines and create bespoke parts or machinery based on your technical drawings or dimensions. We know that CNC machines have a fantastic amount of benefits such as their accuracy and speed but if you don’t know much more beyond that they can appear daunting. Don’t worry, our team are experts using this equipment and can answer questions such as ‘what is a CNC machine?’ and ‘how does a CNC machine work?’ so you feel comfortable knowing you’re getting a good return on investment by opting for this service.

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Our Process

From the moment you get in touch with us about your gearbox issues, you’ll soon discover that you’re working with power transmission and gearbox experts. We have such a breadth of skills, machinery and abilities available that we can help you no matter what issue you have.

For instance, we have gear cutting and gear grinding tools, fitting bays, load test facilities and two 10-tonne cranes that are available 24/7 for breakdown work. If you require services on-site, we’re able to do this too, this process can involve everything from installation and removal of gearboxes to site work, site surveys and preventative maintenance checks which can stop issues occurring before they cause you a headache.

Other services and processes include our ability to offer dedicated transport which can pick up and deliver your products at any time. And, if you haven’t CAD drawings, we’re able to remanufacture parts from samples to help repair obsolete gearboxes and their associated parts. Whatever service you require from our experts here at Highfield Gears you can expect the same level of quality, insight and knowledge across the board.

Why Choose Highfield Gears

Everything Made In House

Here at Highfield Gears, we’re pretty picky about quality and will not accept substitutions. In fact, we’re so particular about efficiency and quality that we make and supply every part, gear or casing in our workshop. We’d rather get the job done than make you wait days for a part to arrive, plus we’re able to track quality levels throughout the process of making the part which gives us confidence that once we give you your gearbox back it’ll be working smoothly.

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About Highfield Gears

The beginning of our company, Highfield Gears Cutting Company Limited, began way back on 27th March 1927 with our name deriving from a district in our home town of Huddersfield called Highfields.

We started small with just one engineer and one accountant and kept the business within the family until 1997.

Our business started to excel once we moved into our current premises way back in the 1950s. We began to move into more specialist areas of industrial gearboxes and have a great deal of experience working with chemical agitation, brewery equipment, water treatment and steelworks.

100 years later and we are still based at our 16,500 square foot premises on Nile Street in Huddersfield manufacturing stock worm gears, helical gears, couplings and geared motors.

All this expertise and history has made us one of the UK’s leading industrial gearbox repair and refurbishment companies and we continue to push gearbox technologies while providing cost-effective solutions for our clients to this day.

Our team can handle industrial gearboxes up to 18 tonnes in house and our flexible, responsive approach ensures we’re able to fulfil your gearbox needs no matter what issue you have and, because we’re based in the heart of England, we have fantastic transport links enabling us to receive and work on gearboxes from all over the country.

Who We Work With

For more information about how we have helped businesses and organisations across Huddersfield, other parts of the UK such as Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and further afield in Europe why not check out some of our case studies? Each case study is packed with relevant information about the problem the client faced and how we helped them. As we mentioned, we have worked with a range of internationally recognised clients such as Tata Steel and Heineken which makes us confident we can help you.

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Gearbox Specialist Company

We are a professional gearbox specialist company offering gearbox manufacturing, repair, cutting, and CNC machining services, also providing gearbox spares to businesses.

With nearly 100 years’ experience in gearbox repair services, at Highfield Gears we can provide a complete range of gear cutting and manufacturing services for all your needs. We have been honing our skills over the years and our highly experienced gear cutting specialist team can recondition gearboxes, operate CNC machining, and undergo entire gearbox replacements. We are trusted by businesses and organisations all over the world thanks to our years of knowledge, passion for providing excellent customer service, and our dynamic and flexible approach to your individual needs.

Our gear cutting company can help individuals who require one off, bespoke orders right through to major engineering projects, and our onsite gear cutting machinery means that we can offer a quick turnaround. We understand that gearbox issues can happen at any time, and usually when it is most inconvenient, which is why we offer gearbox repairs and support around the clock. We are here to help with your industrial gearbox repairs in the UK 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get you back up and running again.

We specialise in:

Worm gears, gear boxes and wheels
Helical gears
Gearboxes
Double helical gears
Bevel gears
Machining shafts and heavy duty CNC machining
Specialist CNC subcontracting
Planetary gearboxes and gears
Spur gears
Sprockets

We provide gear cutting services for many different industries, including:

Food
Packing
Plastics
Quarrying
Mining
Steel
Waste Treatment
Oil and Gas
And many others!

You know you are in safe hands with our gearbox repair company. We can carry out works on standalone gears, gearboxes, or industrial transmission units. Get in touch today to find out more.

Gearbox repair

Here at Highfield Gears, we provide a complete range of industrial gearbox repairs and gear repair services. Our mechanics have years of knowledge and experience. If you are in need of a gearbox repair from a team you can trust, we are here to help. Thanks to our specialised diagnostic equipment and expertise, we can identify any issues you might be having and find the best possible solution for your industrial gearbox repair.

Common gearbox problems

Some of the common examples of gearbox problems include:

Misalignment
Incorrect or inadequate lubrication
Lateral and torsional vibration
Bearing issues

If any of these issues are happening with your industrial gearbox, we are here to help. Our gearbox repairs come with years of experience at a reasonable cost to give your machinery the diligence it deserves.

To find out more about our specialised, fully comprehensive gearbox repair services get in touch today! Simply contact our friendly team with a description of the problem and our gearbox repair specialist will help to find the right solution for you.

FAQs

Gearbox failures can be caused by several different reasons including fundamental design issues, excessive time standing still, high loading, manufacturing defects, and deficiencies in the lubrication. We will need to undertake a thorough diagnosis in order to find the right solution for your gearbox repairs.

Gearboxes are often complex mechanical systems with a wide range of sizes and applications, and can often be expensive to repair. The good news is, here at Highfield gears, we aim to sort your gearbox repair with the most cost-effective solution possible.

We can provide several options of gearbox repairs to help rectify issues, including replacing with a new gearbox, reconditioning your existing gearbox, or replacing with a reconditioned gearbox. Our gearbox repair specialist will only fit OEM (original equipment manufacturer) approved parts, and all our industrial gearbox repairs come with a guarantee.

When you are undertaking modern gearbox repairs, it is important that you have the right tools for the job. Here at Highfield Gears, we use a wide range of presses, CNC machining techniques, gear cutting machinery, and specialist gearbox diagnostic equipment to ensure that all our gearbox repairs are completed to the highest standards to give you the most for your money.

In most cases, a full gearbox replacement is simply not necessary. Our gearbox repair specialist can restore your gearbox’s performance at a lower cost than replacing it. Our industrial gearbox repair team can even make improvements on the original gearbox to increase the lifespan and overall performance.

Some common signs of industrial gearbox damage include overheating, cracks, and oil spills. Excessive noise is another sign of a malfunctioning gearbox. If you have noticed any of these signs, get in touch with our gearbox repair team today to put your mind at ease.

Gears are made from all sorts of different materials including brass, phosphor bronze, steel, cast iron, ductile iron, powdered metals, plastics, and aluminium. Steel is the most common gear material, although we have come across all of the materials mentioned when doing gearbox repairs and have experience in how to work with each one.

Gear cutting is a machining process that is used to create a gear. The most common gear cutting processes include milling, hobbing, broaching, and grinding. Each of these work in a slightly different way, but we are experienced in all of these gear cutting areas.

Get In Touch With Highfield Gears Today

If you’re based in Huddersfield, the nearby areas of Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster, Bradford or anywhere else across the UK and Europe and are looking for gear repairs, the creation of gear parts, have a gearbox from a brand that needs fixing or you need specialist CNC machining then please get in touch with our experts here at Highfield Gears via email, sales@hgi-uk.co.uk, or by phone on 01484531010. We look forward to hearing about how we can help you with your industrial gearbox repairs.

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