Hydroelectric Services

Hydro Services and Repairs: 24/7/365 Availability

Through Maine Industrial Repair Services (MIRS), Timken Power Systems (TPS) offer complete turnkey solutions for all your hydroelectric projects. Our Onsite Technical Services (OTS) group can also design and implement custom preventive maintenance programs for your facility. Our expertise can help minimize downtime, reduce maintenance expenses, and prolong the life of your hydroelectric equipment.

Complete Mechanical and Electrical Services for the Hydroelectric Industry

Schulz Group’s hydroelectric specialists at Maine Industrial Repair provide comprehensive maintenance programs and repair services for hydroelectric generation facilities. Our experience can help minimize downtime, reduce annual maintenance expenses, and prolong the life of hydroelectric equipment. Schulz Electric and Maine Industrial Repair Services are ISO 9001:2008 Certified. Schulz Group’s attention to detail and quality standards are second to none in the industry. Now part of the Timken Company, Schulz Group is dedicated to expanding its proven reputation as the leader in hydroelectric generator services.

Overall Capabilities

Custom Control Systems

Energy efficiency upgrades
Full system engineering
PLC design and programming
System integration of motors, controls and pumps

Testing Services

On-line industrial motor testing
EL CID testing
Core loss testing
Onsite services such as dynamic balancing, and laser alignment
Infrared thermography
Vibration trending and analysis

Industrial Motors and Generators

Small to large motor and generator repairs in-house to 9000HP/40 ton
Vacuum pressure impregnation(VPI) systems
Full voltage testing to 13,800V AC; 1200V DC
Turnkey services and maintenance programs
Electrical services including stator rewinds, core iron restacks, including uprates and coiled redesigns
Mechanical repairs to runners, gates, and bearings

New Product Sales

Industrial motors
Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
Gearboxes
Pumps
Controls
Parts and accessories

Specialty Services

Metal stitching for crack repairs
EL CID testing
CO2 dry ice cleaning
Low and medium voltage switchgear testing and repair
Gearbox services
Predictive maintenance and diagnostic services
In-place hydro turbine overhaul

Machine Shop Services

Large machining capabilities
Babbitt bearing repairs
Vertical and horizontal digital boring mills
Dynamic balancing to 60,000 lbs.
Welding – TIG, MIG, Arc and Gas
Flame spray metalizing