Pin Joint and Bushing Repairs

Pin Joint and Bushing Repairs

J.R. Smith Welding Service, Inc. provides complete pin and bushing joint replacement and repair services—whether at your facility or directly on-site at your project location. Our services include:

  • AWS-certified welding and fabrication using engineer-designed repair procedures
  • Line boring, facing, and snap ring groove cutting
  • Drilling, tapping, and counterboring
  • In-field removal of frozen pins with our 150-ton hydraulic press, high-capacity flame heating torch, or exothermic cutting and piercing torch
  • Removal of broken bolts
  • Repair and restoration of damaged threaded bolt holes to original specifications
  • Installation of grease ports and lubrication veins
  • Hydraulic press installation of bushings
  • Liquid nitrogen shrink-fitting of pins and bushings

Our specialized techniques ensure precise fit, lasting durability, and dependable performance in every repair.