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CBM Precision Parts

Machining & Repair Services for Pulp & Paper

Roll, gearbox, shaft and hydraulic repair for pulp and paper mills, with 24/7 breakdown support.

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Service commitments and experience

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Pulp & paper

Rolls that run true.

Roll, gearbox and shaft repair built to or above OEM spec, with 24/7 breakdown support.

Summit engine lathe
72 × 480 in
Cylindrical grinding
16 × 126 in
Run-out checks
FARO laser
Rebuild experience
80+ years

Keeping mills running.

Rolls, reel spools, gearboxes and shafts are torn down, repaired and verified in one Bessemer City facility, by a rebuild team with over 80 years of combined experience.

CBM always responds to our needs, be it normal day to day requirements and especially emergency conditions.

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Pulp & paper services

Repair, rebuild and new manufacture for the whole mill.

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Roll repair & fabrication

A wide range of roll fabrication, repair and maintenance, including paper machine rolls and reel spools.

  • Summit heavy-duty engine lathe: 72 × 480 in
  • Cincinnati cylindrical grinder: 16 × 126 in
  • Bancroft dual-head welding lathe
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Gearbox & gear reducer repair

We diagnose the failure, investigate the root cause and remanufacture to OEM specifications, with the same warranty as the original equipment manufacturer.

  • Chemical cleanse and free teardown and inspection
  • New bearings, seals and gears
  • FARO CMM reports, vibration analysis and NDT
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Shaft repair

Premium machined shafts engineered to your exact tolerances, and repairs that return worn shafts to service.

  • Bearing sleeve and seal packing sleeve replacement
  • Shaft straightening, inspection and honing
  • Anti-corrosion coatings
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Hydraulic & pneumatic repair

Hydraulic and pneumatic repair from the same technical rebuild department that handles gear reducers and rolls.

  • Teardown, inspection and repair
  • Replacement parts machined in house
  • Reverse engineering when no drawing exists
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Welding & fabrication

Welders certified to ASME and AWS, with MIG, TIG and submerged arc capability.

  • MIG, TIG and submerged arc
  • 10 ft × 25 ft HD plasma cutter and metal rolling
  • Stainless, carbon steels, aluminum and Inconel
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Inspection & coatings

Every project begins and ends in the quality department.

  • FARO laser tracker and portable CMM inspection
  • Non-destructive testing (NDT)
  • Sandblasting, epoxy-based paint and thermal zinc spray
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Machine down? Call us, day or night.

24/7 breakdown and rush service. Ask for the Promise Date Guarantee when you request your quote: if we miss the date, those parts are discounted 50%.

What we repair for mills.

From paper machine rolls to hydraulic components.

Rotating equipment

  • Paper machine rolls
  • Reel spools
  • Shafts & sleeves
  • Gearboxes & gear reducers

Rebuild & repair

  • Hydraulic components
  • Pneumatic components
  • Rebuild & repair
  • Reverse engineering

Fabrication

  • Welding (100,000 lb capacity)
  • Plasma cutting
  • Fabrications
  • Lifting devices

Finishing & inspection

  • Sandblasting
  • Industrial wet paint
  • Thermal zinc spray
  • NDE inspection
  • FARO laser measurement

From breakdown to back at the mill

  1. Call or quote

    Machine down? Call 704-864-6084. Planned outage? Send photos, drawings or the part.

  2. Tear down

    We inspect the component and investigate the root cause of the failure.

  3. Repair

    Machine, weld, grind or remanufacture to OEM specifications, 20 hours a day.

  4. Verify

    FARO CMM reports, vibration analysis and NDT where required.

  5. Return to the mill

    Shipped from Bessemer City, less than 2 miles from I-85.

Request a pulp & paper quote

Tell us about the component and the failure. Our team will respond promptly.

What to include

  • Photos or drawings of the roll, shaft or assembly
  • Equipment make and model, if known
  • What failed and the symptoms you saw
  • Dimensions and weight, if known
  • Outage date or when you need it back
  • Ask for the Promise Date Guarantee at the time of quote

Common questions

Does CBM repair paper machine rolls?

Yes. CBM offers a wide range of roll fabrication, repair and maintenance, including paper machine rolls and reel spools, with a Summit heavy-duty engine lathe listed at 72 × 480 in and cylindrical grinding up to 16 × 126 in.

What is included in a gearbox repair?

Every gearbox is chemically cleaned and receives a free teardown and inspection, new bearings, seals and gears, with gears and shafts remanufactured to OEM specifications. FARO CMM reports of critical features are provided, vibration analysis and NDT are available, and repairs carry the same warranty as the original equipment manufacturer.

Can CBM respond during an unplanned outage?

Yes. 24/7 breakdown and rush service is available. Call 704-864-6084, and ask for the Promise Date Guarantee when you request the quote.

Does CBM repair hydraulic and pneumatic components?

Yes. Our technical rebuild department handles hydraulic and pneumatic repair along with gear reducers and rolls, with over 80 years of combined experience.

What shaft repairs does CBM provide?

Bearing sleeve replacement, seal packing sleeve replacement, shaft straightening, shaft inspection, shaft honing and anti-corrosion coatings, along with new shafts machined to your exact tolerances.

What certifications does CBM hold?

CBM is certified to ISO 9001:2015 by Perry Johnson Registrars, and is a woman-owned business.

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