Shafting journal repair forms a large part of In-Situ Machining Solutions (UK) Ltds on site machining portfolio. Rotating equipment often wears due to oil starvation and major seizure. Our orbital and fixed machining techniques provide a second to non worldwide service in this field. Our journal engineers are highly trained and experienced in journal grinding, polishing and machining on-site.

Propeller shaft removed and placed on dockside

Machining of 1800mm LG x Ø 450mm bearing journal

Alternator journal being machined with
orbital equipment

High stock removal rates

Corroded alternator journal on a oil
production platform

Machining was achieved by rotating shaft on specially designed steadies

Probe track being diamond burnished

Finished journal

Vertical drive end shaft journal machining

Milling new keyway

Turbine journal machining

Finish polishing in progress
Full range of equipment for Orbital machining, superfinishing and polishing in the range 100mm to 1075mm in diameter. For shafts it is not feasible to rotate.
No limit for shafts that can be rotated using integral barring equipment or In-Situ Machining Solutions designed and supplied barring equipment.
Quality in accordance with OEM tolerances.
Shaft machining, journal grinding and taper machining also catered for.
Axis tolerances achieved by electronically controlled level system.
Diameter controlled by calibrated micrometer.
Flatness controlled by engineers? blue and straight edges.
Crack detection via Magnetic Particle Inspection system.
Hardness checked using portable electronic device.
All data recorded.