LM6000 tooling
Over the years, VBR Turbine Partners have worked extensively with OEM tooling. Since many of these tools were designed decades ago, they lack modern efficiency.
Based on their daily experience, VBR Field Engineers redesigned turbine tooling to enhance safety, precision and efficiency. Tooling is available for purchase or lease.
- LM 6000 Tooling categories
- Hot section tooling
- Lifting and maintenance equipment
- Specialized tooling for rotors and shafts
- VSV and alignment equipment
- HP and LP turbine modules
- Combustor and turbine support
- Transportation and storage
- LM6000 tooling for
- For purchase or lease
- Offshore field service
- Shop based repairs
- Level 1 and 2 maintenance
Visit our web shop, explore LM6000 tooling
The VBR web shop has detailed information on all LM6000 tooling options. We can also create custom tools for your specific needs.
If you’re not sure which tool is right for your task, then contact us. Our field service engineers can help you identify the best equipment for your needs.
LM6000 tooling catalogue includes
Lifting beams
Shipping containers
HPT installation
Spline adapter
LPT rotor shaft and low-pressure compressor LPC lifting
Lifting equipment for the HPT rotor, combustion stage 1 & 2 HPT nozzle and LPT
Lift and turn the VIGV, perform work on the VSV and VBV including pressure testing
Lift and store the LPT using the Strongback 1C9613
Remove, install and store the LPT
Install and restore combustor components.
Tooling tailored for LM6000 maintenance
Our intimate understanding of this engine enabled us to design a full range of tooling for LM6000 maintenance tasks. Each tool is durable and easy to use, so your maintenance team can operate at peak performance.
- Our tooling supports:
- Hot section repairs and exchanges
- Top case removal
- LPT exchanges
- Component alignments
- Complete overhaul support
Top 6 questions about VBR tooling
These are the top 6 questions our customers ask about VBR LM6000 tooling. If you have other questions, contact us.
01What type of tooling is available for lease?
You can lease tooling for your semi-annual inspections, hot section exchanges, engine changes plus a gas generator, VSV bushing change and power turbine split. Our tooling covers field service operations including Level 1 and Level 2 maintenance.Â
02What is the typical lease period for your tooling? How does it work?
Our standard lease period is 8 weeks, which can be extended based on your project needs. VBR sells and leases tooling globally. So, we can accommodate you wherever you are located. Multiple sets are available to accommodate urgent or large-scale requirements. Â
03Do you provide door-to-door shipping across the world?
Yes, we do. Our service includes: crating, shipping and customs clearance. We have all this expertise in-house. Customs clearance is done by VBR certified customs officers.Â
04Who uses your tooling?
Professionals in critical gas turbine maintenance rely on VBR tooling. This includes service providers, large LM engine operators and end users worldwide. VBR tooling is sold and leased to all major licensed depots servicing GE LM gas turbines. Â
05Do you provide supervisory support for using the tooling?
Yes, we do. Many maintenance shops request supervisory support. We can provide an expert to instruct your engineers and technicians on the proper use of out tooling. So, you can complete your work as efficiently as possible. Â
06We operate an engine shop and are developing new capabilities. Can you support us with specific tooling and equipment for our shop?
Yes, we can. Although we specialize in tooling GE LM tooling and equipment, we can also customize tooling for other types of engines and gas turbines. Contact us for more details. Â
