In high-volume industrial settings, every minute of downtime means lost revenue, frustrated clients, and stress for your maintenance team. Many companies default to removing cylinders and sending them off for repair — but onsite cylinder repair is often a better choice. In this post, we explore how repairing directly at the press saves time, reduces costs, and extends machine life.
“We had an urgent cylinder failure mid-shift. The onsite repair team arrived within hours, resolved misalignment, and got us back up with zero extra damage. The cost was lower than the turnaround for offsite repair. We’ll never go back.”
Robert Jhon
Downtime is expensive, and traditional offsite repair adds hidden costs. Onsite cylinder repair delivers speed, precision, and cost efficiency — provided you have a qualified partner. If you’d like a consultation or quote, just reach out.
Why Onsite Cylinder Repair Matters
Section 1: What Is Onsite Cylinder Repair?
- Onsite repair means your cylinder or roller is serviced in place, without removing it from the machine.
- Techniques include thermal spray, TIG welding, electroplating, pinning, and grinding, all done right on the press.
- The goal: restore tolerances, fix wear or damage, and resume production as quickly as possible.
Section 2: Key Benefits
Minimized downtime — no dismantling, shipping, or waiting in a queue.
Cost savings — you avoid pickup/delivery costs, handling, and storage fees.
Improved accuracy — repair is done in the same alignment and environment as actual use.
Reduced risks — less chance of damage in transit, misalignment after reinstalling, or measurement errors.
Section 3: Challenges & Best Practices
- Working in situ can be more constrained in space, lighting, or access.
- Safety measures must be strictly observed (e.g. guarding, ventilation).
- Skill matters: the technician must be experienced in onsite methods.
- Pre-inspection and on-the-spot measurement tools are essential to ensure precision.
