Break Seized Chain Pins Fast — No Torches. No Hammering.
Seized chain pins in grain elevator drives stop production fast and force immediate shutdown.
Why Pins Seize in Grain Elevators
Heat, dust, and corrosion pack into the links until the pin locks solid. Load shocks and thermal cycling drive the seizure deeper. Downtime spikes fast when a frozen pin won’t press out in the boot or head section.
Why This Failure Happens
Grain elevator chains like WH132, WH157, and ER864 trap dust, fines, and moisture inside the bushing until corrosion locks the pin in place. Thermal cycling and heavy start-up loads gall the pin and deform the link shoulders. Once seized, the pin will not budge under hammering and stalls the entire leg or drag conveyor.
Why Operators Choose Kingpin Breaker
Cuts downtime with fast hydraulic pin extraction
Eliminates torch use for safer, cooler repairs
Aligns precisely to prevent link distortion
Portable design keeps field repairs efficient
Handles WH132, WH157, ER864 chain reliably
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
WH132 pin seized in the boot sprocket during peak grain flow
WH157 pin frozen from corrosion in the down leg section
ER864 chain pin jammed after fines packed into the bushing
Drag conveyor pin stuck after thermal cycling in a hot, dusty pit
Grain leg head pulley jam caused by a seized engineered-class pin
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Contact
Email: cooper@kingpinbreaker.com
Phone: (262) 781-3870
Location
Wisconsin, USA