
What is special purpose machinery?
Dresser-Rand designs and manufactures many different types of special purpose machinery for a wide variety of clients across a range of industries. The company has particular expertise in the design and production of special gearboxes.
What industries does D-R provide special purpose machinery for?
- Nuclear
- Food processing
- Packaging
- Paper making
- Synthetic fibers
- Steel making
- Power generation
- Renewable/sustainable energy
What capabilities does D-R have for manufacture and installation?
The company offers a complete "one stop shop" from the development of an initial concept through to site installation and commissioning. Dresser-Rand can manufacture components or systems to each client's designs, or use its extensive design, manufacturing, and procurement capabilities to provide a truly turnkey solution. In every case, the confidentiality of client's commercial or technological information is strictly maintained.

What kind of specialist gearboxes does D-R manufacture?
Dresser-Rand provides a total service for the design and manufacture of custom-built or standard gears and gearboxes. On or off-site inspection is provided as well as refurbishment, re-test and installation services. Products can be manufactured to specific client designs; alternatively Dresser-Rand can work with clients from the initial specification through final detail drawing and manufacture. Design and production facilities all conform to the requirements of ISO 9001:2000 and gears are produced to ISO 6336 BS 436, BS 1807AI and API 613 standards.
