Chain Pin Removal for Coal/Biomass Power Facilities

One seized chain pin can halt fuel or ash flow across coal and biomass power plants.

Fast quotes. Faster pin removal.

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Learn How It Works

Abrasion, Moisture, Thermal Cycling

Drag conveyor chain and bucket elevator pins seize under abrasive ash and coal fines.

Moisture, corrosion bonding, and heat cycles tighten already loaded joints.

When a pin mushrooms or freezes, downtime starts immediately.

Dust, fines, and moisture drive rapid pack-out that locks pins solid under load.Heat, abrasion, and corrosion accelerate seizure until the chain freezes mid-run.

Downtime escalates fast when a seized pin stops the entire drag conveyor.

Why This Happens

Submerged drag conveyors and bucket elevators run in abrasive, wet environments where fines pack tightly around pins. Corrosion bonding, thermal expansion cycles, and shock loading gall the pin-to-bushing interface until movement stops. Once the joint locks, fuel reclaim or ash handling flow is interrupted.

Why Operators Choose Kingpin Breaker

Removes seized pins without torches

Hydraulic force breaks corrosion bonds cleanly

Maintains alignment on drag conveyor chain

Portable for elevators and enclosed conveyors

Cuts downtime during fuel or ash stoppages

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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.

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How it Works

From Setup to Break in Minutes.

STEP 1

Secure & Align

Secure the chain link and alignpushpin

STEP 1

Secure & Align

Secure the chain link and alignpushpin

STEP 1

Secure & Align

Secure the chain link and alignpushpin

STEP 1

Secure & Align

Secure the chain link and alignpushpin

STEP 2

Build Pressure

Pump until pressure builds (hand or foot pedal)

STEP 2

Build Pressure

Pump until pressure builds (hand or foot pedal)

STEP 2

Build Pressure

Pump until pressure builds (hand or foot pedal)

STEP 2

Build Pressure

Pump until pressure builds (hand or foot pedal)

STEP 3

Drive Out Pin

Drive out the pin cleanly — no shock or damage

STEP 3

Drive Out Pin

Drive out the pin cleanly — no shock or damage

STEP 3

Drive Out Pin

Drive out the pin cleanly — no shock or damage

STEP 3

Drive Out Pin

Drive out the pin cleanly — no shock or damage

STEP 4

Move & Repeat

Move to the next link and repeat

STEP 4

Move & Repeat

Move to the next link and repeat

STEP 4

Move & Repeat

Move to the next link and repeat

STEP 4

Move & Repeat

Move to the next link and repeat

Real Breakdown Scenarios We Fix

Submerged drag conveyor pin seized during bottom ash removal

Coal bucket elevator master link pin mushroomed from hammering

Drag conveyor chain pin frozen after wet ash exposure

Ash conveyor joint locked from packed fines and corrosion

Fuel reclaim drag chain pin deformed after shock loading

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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