SCAFCO Bucket Elevator Down: Seized Pin Won’t Come Out

Your SCAFCO bucket elevator is stopped cold because the chain pin is seized and refuses to press out.

Fast quotes. Faster pin removal.

Fast quotes. Faster pin removal.

Why pins seize fast

Every minute the line stays down costs production and overtime. Torch methods risk burns and fire hazards in tight spots. Corrosion, wear, and contamination lock pins solid so standard tools fail under pressure.

Why This Happens

Chain pins seize from corrosion buildup, metal-to-metal wear, and packed-in contamination under heavy cycling loads. Once frozen, normal force can’t overcome the grip, halting removal and blocking chain repairs. The result is extended downtime while the system sits idle.

Why Operators Choose Kingpin Breaker

Extract seized pins without any torch or open flame

Apply controlled hydraulic force for clean, safe removal

Cut hours off downtime during urgent breakdowns

Perform repairs safely right in the field

Portable design fits service trucks and tight access points

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.

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

Pin seized solid after months of abrasive grain flow

Corrosion-locked pin stops chain link separation during scheduled maintenance

Worn bushing and pin galling prevents press-out with shop press

Contamination pack-out freezes multiple pins during emergency repair

Thermal cycling in high-load runs leaves pins jammed in links

Request a Quote

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 SCAFCO equipment. Not affiliated with SCAFCO.