Chain Pin Removal for Lumber & Forestry Facilities

One seized drag or elevator chain pin can shut down chip flow and stop production fast.

Fast quotes. Faster pin removal.

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Learn How It Works

Moisture, fines, and corrosion lock engineered-class pins in place.

Drag conveyors and bucket elevators run continuously in abrasive, wet conditions.

Moisture intrusion and fines pack-out drive corrosion bonding and galling.

When pins seize or mushroom, 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

In drag conveyors and bucket elevators, abrasive chips and wet fines work into the pin and bushing interface, accelerating wear and contamination. Moisture intrusion and corrosion bonding lock pins in place, especially after shutdowns or thermal cycling near dryers. Shock loading and misalignment deform pins, leading to seizure and conveyor stoppage

Why Operators Choose Kingpin Breaker

Eliminates torch use in dusty conveyors

Precision alignment prevents chain damage

Field-portable for pits and platforms

Works on drag and elevator chain

Cuts downtime during conveyor breakdowns

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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

Seized drag conveyor pin under chip storage bin

Frozen bucket elevator pin after wet shutdown

Mushroomed engineered-class pin in bark conveyor

Galled pin in reclaim drag conveyor trough

Corrosion-bonded pin near biomass dryer transfer conveyor

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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