Case Study 02005 Main Spindle Repair The customer initially reported a problem within the mill due to a potential overload upon investigation it was found that one of the spindles was twisted midway along the male splined section, Cyrus-Bradford were asked to strip, inspect and report on the condition of the spindle and offer a repair procedure to be agreed with the customer, including refurbishment of the journal cross assemblies, and rebuild to an agreed specification. In addition to the overhaul we would discuss and agree an on-going repair & maintenance program. The unit was re-assembled, test run & certified at Cyrus-Bradford workshops with the client in attendance. Condition monitoring values were said to be to finer limits those previously achieved by OEM. UK Based Steel facility

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