Shaft, turbine and pump repair for geothermal power plants
We have repaired shafts, turbines, pumps and related parts for a geothermal power plant, and we do that work at our Reno shop. Send the part, a drawing or photos to our Reno shop and we will give you a prompt estimate.
- Built from your specifications, drawings or samples
- Free consultations, prompt estimates
- Wolf Machine stands behind the work we perform
- Reno shop, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
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Nevada generates electricity from heat in the ground, and the machines in those plants spend their lives in hot fluid that carries dissolved minerals. The Census Bureau's 2023 County Business Patterns counts 51 electric power generation establishments in Nevada, of every type, with 6 in Washoe County and 4 each in Carson City, Lyon and Churchill counties.
At a glance
- Shaft repair and machining
- Turbine and pump repair
- Related rotating parts repaired or made new
- Magnaflux crack inspection of shafts
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What hot, mineral-rich fluid does to a machine
Geothermal fluid is hot and carries dissolved minerals. Those minerals can build up as scale on surfaces and can attack metal that sits in them. A pump or turbine that runs in these conditions wears at its shaft, its seal areas and its bearing seats, and scale can change the way a rotating part runs.
Because a shaft that runs out of true damages everything around it, the first checks on a pump or turbine shaft are usually straightness and the condition of each journal. Our runout (TIR) glossary entry explains the measurement.
How our work applies
Our list for a geothermal power plant reads: shaft, turbine, pump and related parts repair. In practice that means a shaft journal that has worn or scored gets built up by metal spray or welding and machined back to size; a damaged part is checked for cracks with Magnaflux inspection; and a part that cannot be repaired is made new from a drawing or the worn original. Details are on the pump, shaft and turbine repair page.
About the county numbers
The 51 electric power generation establishments in Nevada include every type of generation, not only geothermal, so the count shows the size of the power sector, not the number of geothermal plants. The table above lists each county.
What to send
Send the equipment name and model, photos of the shaft or part and the area that is worn, and the material if you know it. Attach them to the quote request or call (775) 359-5570, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Sources
- Nevada Governor's Office of Energy: geothermal (2026-10-18)
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 (2026-10-18)
Our work for this industry
Shaft, turbine, pump and related parts repair
From the industries list on our services page.
How we help
- Repairing a worn pump or turbine shaft journal
- Machining a replacement shaft or sleeve
- Repairing pump casings and related parts
- Crack inspection of rotating parts by Magnaflux
- Rebuilding the seat for a bearing or seal
How to send us the job
Drawings, CAD files, sketches and photos all help. Put a ruler or tape in your photos, show the worn or broken area up close, and note any part number stamped on it.
Related
Public data
Geothermal power businesses in Northern Nevada
| Area | Electric power generation, transmission and distribution (NAICS 2211): establishments | Electric power generation (NAICS 22111): establishments |
|---|---|---|
| Washoe County | 14 | 6 |
| Carson City | 6 | 4 |
| Lyon County | 5 | 4 |
| Churchill County | 5 | 4 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 96 | 51 |
Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. Private establishments with paid employees in March 2023. 'Not published' = the Census withheld or found none. Counts of businesses in the area, not our customers.
Industries we serve
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Straight answers
Questions people ask
Still have a question? Call (775) 359-5570, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Do you repair pump and turbine shafts?
Yes. We repair shafts, turbines, pumps and related parts for geothermal power. Send photos and the equipment details.
Can you check a shaft for cracks?
Yes, by Magnaflux crack inspection. See our Magnaflux page for how it works.
Send us the job
Request a quote
Tell us what you need, attach a drawing or photos of the part, and we will get back to you during shop hours. Free consultations; prompt estimates.
- From your specifications, drawings or samples. We can also assist you in designing your product or part.
- Free consultations and prompt estimates
- Stands behind the work: Our rates are very competitive and our quality is second-to-none. Wolf Machine stands behind the work we perform.
- Company accounts: all major credit cards, or we can open an account for your company
Shop hours Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Send your request any time and we will get back to you during shop hours.
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