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Sale of used machinery following the closure of a German wind turbine gearbox manufacturer

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Following the closure of a renowned wind turbine gearbox manufacturer in Klipphausen, Germany, the production inventory is now being disposed of. Surplex is offering several comprehensive auctions and direct sales of the used machinery. The first auction closes on 10 April and includes approximately 200 lots. In addition, 18 items are offered for direct sale. The project encompasses machines and accessories that cover the entire production process of wind turbine gearboxes – from metalworking, through a hardening plant, to assembly and testing of the finished gearbox on a test stand. This offer reflects the former overall performance of the German site.

The highlights of the premium direct sales include:

  • Wind turbine gearbox test stand
  • Complete hardening plant
  • Production line of five vertical lathes DÖRRIES CONTUMAT VCE 2400
  • CNC profile grinding machine GLEASON-PFAUTER P 2400 G
  • Three GLEASON-PFAUTER P 1200 hobbing machines
  • Three ABUS overhead cranes with various lifting capacities up to 100 tonnes

The auction will offer, among others, the following machines:

  • Vertical lathe DÖRRIES SCHARMANN VCE 1600/140 SM
  • Flat lathe SEIGER RECORD CG-1400
  • Lathe WEILER Condor VS1
  • Seven DEMAG overhead cranes
  • KIESS blasting plant
  • Two AQUA CLEAN cleaning systems
  • LUTRO painting and drying system
  • Additional production facilities such as pallet racking, tools, and measuring equipment

Interested parties have the opportunity to view the machines, which are still powered, by prior appointment at the Klipphausen site. For selected installations, such as the production line from the DÖRRIES vertical lathes, a 3D tour is also available, providing a detailed remote view.

About Surplex

Surplex has been one of Europe’s leading industrial auction houses for 25 years and trades worldwide in used machines and factory equipment. The 18-language auction platform Surplex.com has over 125,000 registered customers. Around 1,000 online auctions are held annually, with more than 400,000 industrial products sold to date. The company is based in Düsseldorf and has offices in 16 European countries. More than 220 employees from 27 different nations provide a full service in 20 languages.

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Press Release Details

Published On 3 April 2024
Category
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Companies
Region Germany