Parts & Service

Many times only minor modifications to a few internal components are required to dramatically improve performance and extend operating life of a cooling tower. TEI has the capability and experience to service your cooling tower by replacing a defective part or upgrading your cooling tower. TEI can provide replacement parts, emergency service, inspections and recommendations on all repairs, parts and service. Talk to one of our factory representatives about upgrading and retrofitting your existing cooling tower. TEI will thoroughly analyze the overall performance potential of your tower and recommend specific cost-effective measures that will meet your needs and improve you tower's thermal performance. Please review the list of standard cooling tower components supplied by TEI below:

	Amarillo Right-Angle Fan Drive (Single & Double Reduction) Amarillo right-angle fan drives have a long history of quality, workmanship and reliability. All gear design features and ratings are in accordance with, or exceed the minimum requirements of AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association) and CTI (Cooling Tower Institute) standards. Castings are rigidly designed and constructed (gray cast iron) to absorb internal and external loads with minimum deflection. Each casting is designed for effective damping of noise and vibration, which is achieved through careful design and controlled manufacturing methods. Gear case and cover are manufactured to assure permanent alignment of bearings and gears under load. Amarillo Gear is the preferred gear supplier on TEI installations.
	Reliance Electric-Rockwell Automation Motors Reliance Motors offer superior energy saving designs that provide reduced operating costs, optimum variable-speed performance and true life-cycle value. Every Reliance Electric motor is manufactured in a facility using stringent ISO 9001 certification quality control procedures. All cooling tower motors are designed for extra protection against harsh, demanding environments. Comprehensive testing and quality control procedures ensure compliance with a broad range of industrial performance standards, including NEMA, IEEE, and UL®. Reliance Electric is the preferred motor supplier on TEI installations.
	Hudson Fans (Tuf-Lite, Tuf-Lite II and Tuf-Lite III) Through continuous innovation, Hudson has become a pioneer in the field developing axial flow fans for cooling towers. Hudson fans are used worldwide in commercial, utility and industrial installations. Hudson fans are high efficiency fans that are tough and light weight. They offer high static pressure capabilities with Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) blades that can be individually balanced to a master standard. Additional features: Low noise, Ultra-violet resistant, erosion and chemical resistant and safety. Hudson Products if the preferred fan supplier on TEI installations.
	PMC/Beta Vibration Switches PMC/BETA electronic switches are state of the art switches that monitor drive equipment vibration. The switch utilizes a solid state crystal accelerometer which provides an electrical output when it is deformed by the vibration forces. If the vibration exceeds the preset limit the switch triggers a solid state relay cutting power to the motor. Ideally, this is designed to prevent damage to the drive equipment due to the excessive vibration or mechanical failure. PMC/BETA is the preferred supplier of vibration switches on TEI installations.
	Murphy Oil Level Switches Murphy Oil Level Switches (OLS) are a combination liquid level gauge and a low limit switch. Each OLS includes (1) a chamber with pivotal float, (2) and indicating dial with pointer, and (3) a low level contact. When properly installed (on gear box) and maintained, the float operates the pointer which, in turn, both indicates level during normal operation, and closes a switching circuit if the level falls to the low-limit set point. In other words, if the gear is running low on oil, it will cut power to the motor, thus protecting the gear from damage. Murphy is the preferred supplier of Oil Level Switches on TEI installations.
	Drive Shafts/Couplings TEI provides drive shafts from the following suppliers: Amarillo, Rexnord, Addax and TB Woods. Depending on application and specified requirements, TEI can provide drive shafts in stainless and composite materials. TEI can also provide repair kits and hardware.
	Brentwood Drift Eliminators Brentwood PVC cellular eliminators are UV stabilized, durable, high efficiency, ultra-low drift loss eliminators with a cell design that will meet the most stringent drift removal specifications. The PVC compounds used in Brentwood eliminators have outstanding resistance to weather exposure, and are nearly impervious to chemical degradation by alkalies and acids, grease, fats, oils and biological attack. They also have an excellent fire rating due to its self-extinguishing characteristics. Brentwood PVC material meets CTI (Cooling Tower Institute) Standard 136. Brentwood is the preferred drift eliminator supplier on TEI installations.
	Brentwood Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Fill Brentwood PVC cellular fill provides high thermal performance (high KaV/L) and low pressure drop using engineered flute and microstructure designs of the highest manufacturing standards. Various types of PVC fill can be supplied based on water cooling application. However, PVC fill is subject to fouling, so TEI's standard 100% thermal performance guarantee is one (1) year, only. Depending on the mil thickness, which ranges from 8 mil to 27 mil thickness, extended mechanical warranties are available. Brentwood Industries is the preferred supplier of PVC Fill on TEI installations.
	High Performance Ceramic (HPC) Fill HPC fill offers the client a permanent material of construction, identical to conventional ceramic block tile, with a wetted surface area that closely approaches that of PVC fill material. HPC fill is guaranteed in writing for a full twenty-five (25) year minimum mechanical and 100% thermal performance capacity capability. Therefore, it quickly becomes the fill material of choice for high efficiency, long term 100% thermal performance capability. HPC fill's reduced static pressure requirements also results in decreased horsepower requirements and reduced operational cost when compared to traditional block tile fill. Sandkuhl Clay Works is the HPC fill supplier on TEI installations.
	Ceramic Block Tile Since 1982, TEI has offered ceramic block tile as the premier fill material in the cooling tower industry. Ceramic block tile is guaranteed for twenty-five (25) years minimum mechanical and 100% thermal performance capacity capability. The fill is designed to outlast the building application it serves. Although it is expected to be ultimately be replaced by TEI's HPC fill, ceramic block fill continues to be available when client requirements for "like-fashion" expansion of existing block tile installations is preferred. Sandkuhl Clay Works is the Ceramic Block Tile supplier on TEI installations.
	Distribution Piping TEI can upgrade or repair your current distribution system using the following materials: Schedule 40 PVC, Schedule 80 PVC, or Fiberglass. If you need to scrap the current system, TEI can design and install a new distribution using one of the materials mentioned above. Texas Independent Pipe & Supply is preferred supplier of piping on TEI installations.
	Low Pressure Nozzle 2", NPT Thread, Nozzle
	Grating Fibergrate fiberglass grating combines corrosion resistance, long life and a low maintenance design. Grating is also extremely durable and lightweight. TEI specifically uses this grating as a walkway on the drift eliminator support system, providing a safe path between the access hatch and gear island for maintenance purposes. This grating can also be used for customized platforms or walkways in-and-around the basin area of the cooling tower.
	Stainless Steel Oil Site Glass Sight glass, vent fitting and related piping are all crated from stainless steel and give permanent protection against corrosion and sudden loss of gear lubricant.
	Fiberglass Shapes, Fan Stacks and Panel TEI provides non-corrosive, UV protected, fiberglass (FRP) shapes for all internal drift eliminator supports and framing. TEI can also provide fiberglass fan stacks based on the owners specifications. For modular fiberglass structures, TEI supplies both corrugated fiberglass panel and double-wall panel construction, using fiberglass columns and shapes for the underlying framework. These materials can be purchased for new construction or upgrading an existing fiberglass tower as well.
	Custom Fabricated Metals TEI can custom design and fabricate metal products as necessary for cooling tower applications. This includes: Stairs, Ladders, Access Hatches, Motor Plates, Gear Plates, Coupling Guards, Air Inlet Grating, Fan Screens, Handrails, etc… Please contact TEI if you have any specific metal items that you need designed or quoted.

For specific information regarding parts and service, please contact Tower Engineering, Inc. at 1-800-759-6600 and ask for a sales representative. If you would like to send your inquiry via the internet, please fill out the following contact us form.