Restoring Textile Production Amid Supply Chain Delays

A prominent manufacturer of advanced textiles encountered a serious production issue when a bearing seized mid-operation, leading to a catastrophic journal failure on a large roll. The damaged journal, located in an inaccessible area, left the client with limited options, particularly as supply chain delays and lengthy lead times for replacement parts posed significant challenges. Frequent production halts made it imperative to find a quick, effective solution to restore the machine’s function without causing further disruptions. This required a specialized in-place repair to avoid removing the roll while ensuring long-term operational reliability.

CHALLENGES

The manufacturer encountered a catastrophic journal failure on a large roll in an inaccessible area, making it difficult to address using standard methods. The locked bearing caused significant damage to the journal, leading to frequent production interruptions. Supply chain delays resulted in excessively long lead times for replacement parts, leaving the client without a timely solution. The challenge was to repair the damaged roll in place, restoring it to full functionality while avoiding a complete removal, which would have further prolonged downtime and disrupted operations.

SOLUTION

CMMC provided a quick and innovative solution to the client’s journal failure by completing an in-place repair without removing the large roll from the nonwoven textile machine. We installed a larger bearing in the existing housing to restore the roll’s functionality and added a replaceable sleeve to facilitate future maintenance. This approach allowed the original journal to be repaired without costly and time-consuming removal or replacement. By utilizing mobile equipment and unconventional methods, CMMC was able to complete the repair in just two days, returning the machine to full operation while minimizing downtime and disruption to the client’s production process.

RESULTS

CMMC completed the journal repair in two days, restoring the machine’s full functionality without removing the large roll. The innovative solution, featuring a larger bearing and replaceable sleeve, allowed the client to resume operations swiftly. This repair minimized production interruptions and addressed the client’s supply chain concerns by avoiding long lead times for replacement parts. The customer was delighted with the efficient repair, which solved the immediate issue and provided a sustainable, long-term maintenance solution.

CMMC is your trusted partner for industrial and manufacturing part repair and replacement. With advanced fabrication equipment and a team of highly skilled fabricators, we have a proven track record of success, serving industrial facilities across the Southeast region of the United States. We understand the critical nature of your needs and are dedicated to providing unparalleled value. Our ISO certification ensures the highest quality standards, guaranteeing your satisfaction and success. Give us a call at 803-464-7489 or email us at info@cmmcsc.com to learn more.