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© 2025 Zeppelin Power Systems GmbH
To ensure your engines and systems remain powerful and reliable, we perform all maintenance and repair work for you with expertise as a full-service provider. We are fully equipped for the task: At our largest production and maintenance site in Achim near Bremen, engines and systems are outfitted, modernized, repaired, and tested on our test rigs.
Regular, professional maintenance is key to ensuring a long lifespan for your machines and systems. Early intervention to fix wear or potential issues prevents small defects from causing significant damage, extending equipment usability and optimizing return on investment.
Well-maintained machines operate more efficiently. They consume less energy and deliver optimal performance. This not only leads to cost savings but also enhances productivity.
Unexpected equipment failures often result in high costs, from halted production to urgent repair work. Preventive maintenance and timely repairs help avoid these scenarios. Identifying potential problems early ensures repairs can align with planned downtimes, minimizing operational disruptions.
Initially, regular maintenance may seem like an added expense, but it significantly reduces costs in the long term. Large-scale unplanned repairs and early equipment replacements are generally far more expensive than routine maintenance. Enhanced efficiency also lowers energy consumption and costs.
With our repair programs, only genuine spare parts are used, designed specifically for your equipment. This guarantees maximum performance and perfect compatibility.
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We take care of your engines and offer comprehensive maintenance and servicing for Cat and MaK engines. Routine inspections and maintenance allow us to detect and address potential engine issues early on. Regular care not only extends the lifespan of individual engine components but also reduces the frequency of failures caused by wear and tear.
With our detailed maintenance plans, we ensure that your engine receives the necessary servicing after a specific number of operating hours. This is crucial for detecting wear early, avoiding costly repairs, and extending the engine's lifespan. We regularly inspect and maintain all components before serious issues arise. Our maintenance plans ensure that nothing is overlooked, allowing your engine to operate under optimal conditions.
We offer flexible maintenance options either in our specialized workshops in Hamburg and Achim or at your site. Using advanced technologies and expertise, we ensure thorough inspections and overhauls of engines and components in our workshops. When required, our skilled technicians provide on-site or onboard maintenance and repair services globally.
In the case of unplanned maintenance or repairs, we begin with a thorough diagnosis to evaluate the issue and create a customized proposal.
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Caterpillar and MaK engines, along with Zeppelin Power Systems solutions, are built for efficient, reliable operation and exceptional durability. To maintain these standards, we provide the following high-quality maintenance services.
Routine inspections and maintenance are essential for identifying potential problems early. This involves inspecting for leaks and assessing damage or wear on parts like seals, bearings, and belts.
Maintenance is scheduled based on operating hours in line with the manufacturer's guidelines. Following these recommendations guarantees proper servicing and optimal machine performance. We provide a detailed maintenance report, outlining completed tasks, detected issues, repairs performed, and suggested future service intervals.
Ensuring the engine has clean air and oil is crucial. Regular checks and timely replacement of air and oil filters are recommended.
Our preventive lubricant and coolant diagnostics are key to extending the lifespan of engines and systems. Regular checks and renewal of lubricants ensure that moving parts operate smoothly, reducing wear and tear. Additionally, a properly maintained cooling system prevents overheating and requires periodic cleaning.
Using premium spare parts enhances machine reliability and minimizes the likelihood of breakdowns. Our skilled professionals guarantee correct installation and maintenance of components, maximizing machine uptime.
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Cat Financial
Repairs almost always come unexpectedly and unplanned. To help you manage the costs more comfortably, Cat Financial offers financing options for repairs and spare parts. For invoices starting at €10,000, you can conveniently pay in 6 or 12 monthly installments—completely interest-free and with no down payment. We’ll be happy to provide you with an offer!
Zeppelin Power Systems provides comprehensive maintenance and servicing for engines in the power & heat, marine, industrial, and rail sectors to ensure the reliability and efficiency of your operations. Regular maintenance ensures that engines operate at peak performance, minimizes downtime, and extends the lifespan of your equipment. A thorough maintenance plan includes preventive inspections to check critical components for wear and damage. This involves inspecting and replacing lubricants, filters, and seals, as well as cleaning engines to prevent deposits that could impair operation.
Maintaining ship engines in the Marine sector is vital for ensuring operational reliability and safety on the water. Routine tasks, such as filter replacement and checks on cooling and lubrication systems, minimize the risk of breakdowns and prolong engine life. Preventive maintenance is particularly critical in the marine industry to avoid costly repairs and unforeseen downtime.
Robust and reliable motors are a key component of the extraction and processing operations in the oil and gas industry. Regular maintenance ensures that systems remain efficient over the long term under extreme conditions. This includes inspecting injection systems, checking pressure and temperature sensors and maintaining exhaust and cooling systems.
Reliable functionality of gas and diesel units is critical for uninterrupted power and heat generation. Maintenance activities, including the inspection and calibration of generators and heat exchangers, optimize performance and efficiency. Routine checks allow for early detection of potential problems, minimizing downtime and increasing operational reliability.
In industrial production, engines are critical components that require continuous maintenance. Tasks such as checking gearboxes, bearings, and drive shafts, along with regular lubrication and cleaning, ensure smooth operation. Proactive maintenance strategies help improve efficiency and reduce unexpected downtime.
As the backbone of modern transportation, rail vehicles demand precise and forward-thinking maintenance strategies. Zeppelin Power Systems provides extensive services, including the inspection and servicing of locomotive drives and onboard systems. Through continuous condition monitoring, diagnostics, and focused maintenance, we ensure maximum performance and reliability of rail vehicles.
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We offer a wide selection of genuine Cat spare parts. Delivery within 24 hours.
Optimize your operating costs with customized repair packages for your drives.
With our Customer Value Agreements, you decide which services you need and customize them to suit your requirements.
We offer a variety of customized protection options for new, used, and refurbished Cat engines.
We take care of turbochargers from Cat, MaK, Napier, and KBB, offering comprehensive repair and retrofit services.
On our modern test rig, we perform test runs for all mechanical and electrical performance tests up to 6,000 kWel.
In our in-house laboratory, we conduct precise oil and coolant diagnostics for diesel and gas engines.
With our mobile load bank, systems from all manufacturers can be tested, including full load testing of generators up to 1 MW.
Enhance your expertise with our practical training sessions.
With our energy system analysis, you can optimize your drive and energy systems in a data-driven, customized, and future-ready way.
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You can find more information about our test bench in the brochure
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