Buhler Chain-Driven Equipment Down – Seized Pin Won’t Come Out
Your Buhler chain-driven line is stopped cold because the chain pin is seized and won’t press out.
Common Causes of Pin Seizure
Every minute the line stays down costs thousands in lost production. Torch methods are slow, dangerous, and often fail anyway. Corrosion, wear, contamination, and load cycling lock pins in place, stalling restarts and putting crews at risk.
Why This Happens
Chain pins seize when corrosion builds up, wear creates misalignment, or contamination packs into the joint under heavy cycling and thermal swings. The result is a pin that simply won’t budge with normal tools or force. This turns a quick maintenance task into a full breakdown with mounting pressure to get running again.
Why Operators Choose Kingpin Breaker
Safely remove seized pins with no torch or open flame
Apply controlled hydraulic force without risk of damage
Cut hours of downtime into minutes on stuck pins
Perform field repairs safely without heat hazards
Portable design built for fast service in tight areas
Built to Perform.
PIN LENGTH RANGE
2.25" – 7.8"
INCLUDES MULTI-CHAIN KIT
(2) Pin Cavities, (4) Pushpins, (5) Spacers
DIMENSIONS (Tool Body)
16.5" × 2.5" × 16"
PIN DIAMETER
1.125" and below
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER
15-ton Hand Pump (foot pedal available)
WEIGHT
28 lbs.
Why Maintenance Teams Trust Kingpin Breaker
Fast. Safe. Simple. Versatile.
Fast
Break even the most
stubborn chains in about
two minutes.
Safe
Reduce hand and back injuries — no hammers, torches, or channel locks.
Simple
Lightweight, intuitive design. Set up and service chains immediately.
Versatile
One tool for almost all chain sizes — fits in tight spaces with ease.
How it Works
From Setup to Break in Minutes.
Real Breakdown Scenarios We Fix
Chain pin frozen solid during emergency shutdown repair
Pin won’t press out after scheduled chain inspection
Seized link halting restart after routine lubrication
Corroded pin jamming sprocket during peak production run
Stuck pin discovered during breakdown with crew waiting
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Seized pin? Not for long.
Kingpin Breaker
Make stubborn pins tap out.
Contact
Email: cooper@kingpinbreaker.com
Phone: (262) 781-3870
Location
Wisconsin, USA
Kingpin Breaker is an aftermarket tool compatible with chain systems used on Buhler equipment. Not affiliated with Buhler.