Superior Industries Chain Seized: Pin Won’t Press Out, Line Down

Your Superior Industries chain-driven equipment is stopped cold because the pin is seized and refuses to move.

Fast quotes. Faster pin removal.

Fast quotes. Faster pin removal.

Corrosion, wear, and contamination lock pins tight

Downtime is crushing production while the crew stands idle. Torch attempts risk burns and equipment damage. Seized pins from corrosion, wear, and packed contamination won’t budge with hammers or presses.

Why This Happens

Chain pins seize when corrosion builds up, wear creates ovality, and contamination packs into clearances. Repeated load cycling and thermal expansion make extraction nearly impossible without extreme force. The result is stalled equipment and mounting repair pressure.

Why Operators Choose Kingpin Breaker

Eliminate torch heat and fire hazards completely

Apply controlled hydraulic force for clean extraction

Slash hours of downtime with faster removal

Perform safer repairs directly in the field

Carry a portable tool built for tough service

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 frozen solid during emergency chain replacement on a running conveyor

Multiple pins seized after extended shutdown and corrosion exposure

Worn pin refuses to budge during scheduled bucket elevator maintenance

Contamination-packed pin halts apron feeder restart after material changeover

Load-stressed pin jammed tight, blocking full chain tensioning and alignment

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 Superior Industries equipment. Not affiliated with Superior Industries.