Reconditioning
Reconditioning Of Components
As well as the normal reconditioning process, all converters are disassembled and all components are inspected and assessed. Converters are then machine washed and reassembled by our experienced tradesman. All converters are rebuilt by hand using quality components with parts that are equal or better than OEM specifications. Converters are then finished to OEM height specifications and balanced on our Stewart Warner and TCRS balancing machines.
Upgrading of componentry
Needle Roller Bearings (High Load Rating)
Most standard factory manufactured converters are fitted with thrust washers as a mating surface to control the clearance between the internal components. With high load applications, these washers will wear or break therefore causing converter failure. TCTConverters are built using roller bearings that generate lower friction therefore reducing heat. These types are designed to withstand the load generated by industrial and commercial use.
Ball Bearing (High Load Rating)
These bearings are a C3 type, which can withstand extreme high load ratings most suited to industrial and commercial use.
Pump Drives
Higher quality pump drives with a higher “Rockwell rating” fitted to all industrial and commercial converters as part of our reconditioning process.
Sprag Assembly
All assemblies are upgraded where most converters of this type have common problems. TCT re fabricates the inner and outer race assemblies to enable higher efficiency outputs, producing higher torque multiplication best suited to heavy commercial and industrial applications.
Brazing
The impeller and turbine vanes are brazed along their entire length and throughout their securing point(s). Without the added strength of brazing, these vanes would rapidly fall apart under the heavy load placed on them through commercial applications. By brazing the impeller and turbine vanes, the transmission fluid flows more effectively inside the converter increasing the converter efficiency.
Modification and Re-Fabrication
Torque Converter Modification
Quite often machinery under high torque or extreme load specifications, require more modifications to the converter in order to perform to levels not intended when original fitted as per OEM. Such modifications are carried out by TCT on industrial and commercial converters to withstand these extreme loads and requirements. Components are made in house, on our specialised machinery and modified to our specifications.
Torque Converter Re-Fabrication
TCT can also repair damaged converters by adapting or modifying other components to match. This eliminates the need to purchase expensive OEM converters that would otherwise cause re-occurring problems.