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The Problem Our client asked us to look into a knocking sound on a mixing machine. What We Did We investigated the issue, and we found worn / missing teeth in a gearbox. We stripped the machine down, removed the damaged gears, replaced the gears fitted new bearings. The Result The machine was back in production with minimal downtime. Image Showcase

The Problem AP Mechanical were requested to realign the main drive shaft in a packaging machine, due to a jerking nature whilst running. The client also needed us to install a torque limiter/ clutch to prevent damage when the machine jams. The original set-up caused a pin to shear causing a large amount of downtime. What We Did We modified the frame of the machine, moved the main gearbox so that the drive and driven shafts were now vertically aligned. A new shaft was manufactured and clutch unit installed. This was set to trip when the driven shaft had excessive resistance. We installed a sensor on the clutch to stop the machine when the drive trips, this prevents damage, stops the machine and alerts the operator to the fault on the HMI screen. The Result The work carried out has led to reduced equipment damage and production downtime. Image Showcase

The Problem Our client asked us to carry out an overhaul of the machine, due to excessive noise whilst in use. In addition, the machine was experiencing poor feed engagement. Although the machine manufacturer ‘Simpech’ doesn’t exist as a company any longer, this machine is very versatile and nowadays you would need to buy 2 different machines to perform the same tasks that this obsolete machine can do. This machine is fairly small in size. What We Did We stripped the machine down, identified worn bearings in the PIV gearbox, intermediate gearbox shafts and main machine spindle shaft. These were replaced along with a new PIV chain. The head feed gearbox was stripped down, worn bearings identified and replaced, worn gears replaced with new manufactured ones. The Result Our client is extremely happy with the repairs, the machine is in daily use and runs like new. Image Showcase