Broken Shaft Replacement

Broken Shaft Replacement

A broken shaft is rarely a simple fix. This often shuts down not just one machine but every machine that runs on the same line. This makes it a very costly repair from production loss. Cliff Industrial can make a shaft replacement in no time, like the one below. The original part came through our door and our experienced machinists were able to clean and enlarge the shaft through additive welding (Fig. 1 and 2), and finish the job by turning the shaft down with key way.

Replacement Shaft

Original part

Shaft replacement

The finished shaft turned down with key way

Replacement Shaft

The Shaft cleaned up and enlarged through additive welding (Fig.1)

Replacement shaft

The Shaft cleaned up and enlarged through additive welding (Fig.2)

Our Shaft Rebuilding Services

If you need to get back up and running again quickly, bring it down to Cliff Industrial. We can make a shaft replacement for you in no time. If you can bring us either the broken shaft or the dimensions we can make it. We will even repair broken shafts when possible. Whether it’s by additive welding or TIG welding we can do it and save you money.

Shaft rebuilding has changed over the years and we can often repair a shaft without having to replace it. The rebuilding process presents special challenges, such as maintaining the proper alignment of the shaft or restoring it to its proper dimensions and finish.

Worn or damaged shafts are common when working with machinery and unfortunately a failed shaft will shut down any machine. If it continues to happen to the same shaft, let us know; Cliff may have some ideas of design changes or materials to solve that problem. We all know shafts typically fail when that machine is most needed for an urgent job. We stock a number of shaft diameters and materials to help get you back up and running.

Excellent, Dependable Service

Contact Cliff Industrial and let us show you how quick and easy it is to rebuild a shaft. Our state of the art thermal spray welding processes can rebuild and restore your shafts to prime condition. We provide excellent, dependable service at competitive prices and quick turnaround times.

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