Our Work
Containment Tank Fabrication
Background and Diagnosis
A local distillery required a durable, compliant solution for safely storing and containing hazardous liquids in IBC totes.
Our Solution
We designed and fabricated custom steel containment tanks with reinforced welds and a corrosion-resistant finish to provide reliable secondary containment and meet environmental safety regulations. The distillery gained a robust, long-lasting containment system that ensures compliance, enhances safety, and integrates seamlessly into their facility operations.
Improved OEM Part Replacement
Background and Diagnosis
An OEM supplied part didn’t quite fit an automation robot. The customer had an idea for a solution, but there were concerns about whether it would work. We visited the customer site to understand their concerns and generate CAD files for a custom fix. However, visualizing how the part would function from CAD alone was challenging.
Our Solution
So we used a 3D printer to create a prototype overnight and returned to the customer site the next day to test it directly on the robot. This hands-on approach allowed both the customer and our engineers to refine the design and address challenges at no additional cost. The final metal-machined part was already validated before production, leading to significant cost savings and a streamlined implementation process.
Replacement Graphite Seal
Background and Diagnosis
Graphite seal for a mixer on a distillery tank was broken and no OEM drawings available
Our Solution
Reverse engineer, design, and fabricate new replacement seal
Fan Hub Replacement
Background and Diagnosis
A fan hub broke on a critical piece of equipment and the customer needed a replacement ASAP to restart operations.
Our Solution
We machined a replacement fan hub per original specifications and got the customer back in operation.
Wait, No... It Broke Now?
Background and Diagnosis
Just before Thanksgiving, one of our valued customers faced a belt problem that needed urgent attention. A belt pulley broke, jeopardizing his 24/7 operation. Opting for OEM parts was impractical due to the extended delivery time.
Our Solution
Understanding the urgency, we collaborated with his maintenance team to upgrade the pulley from aluminum to stainless steel. Once the customer approved the drawing, we promptly machined the upgraded 316-grade replacement pulley in under 24 hours.
Our rapid response ensured our customer was back up and running before Thanksgiving dinner was served.
Repair Misaligned Pump
Background and Diagnosis
Pump was frequently in the shop for repairs causing downtime and costs.
Our Solution
From a thorough check of the “as-found” condition prior to pulling the pump, our experts identified the root cause as the Distance Between Shaft Ends (DBSE) being out of specification. We implemented the repair to restore the pump to original performance and eliminated the frequent and costly repairs.
Replacement Sleeve Fabrication
Background and Diagnosis
Pump sleeves deviated from design specifications and were impacting pump performance due to wear marks where the seal rubbed into them.
Our Solution
We fabricated new sleeves per original design to restore pump operation to design
Impeller Ring Replacement
Background and Diagnosis
Customer wanted to replace impeller rings due to erosion, wear and also wanted new impeller case rings. This repair also included new sleeves for the shaft.
Our Solution
We machined impeller down a quarter of an inch on the OD of the impeller installed new impeller rings quarter of an inch thick and machined to the correct ID for the case rings.