Machining, fabrication and repair for mining equipment
For the mining industry we do gold wheel fabrication, gearbox rebuilds, metal and plastic chutes, and rock crusher and screen parts repair. Send a drawing, the worn part 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's mining sector is large. The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 244 mining establishments in the state in 2025, with 14,491 jobs at an average annual pay of $125,218 (Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages). Mining operations run crushers, screens, conveyors, pumps and gearboxes that wear, and a machine that sits waiting for a part often costs more than the part does.
At a glance
- Gold wheel fabrication, including the steel stand
- Gearbox rebuilds, any brand or size
- Metal and plastic chutes made to your drawing or sample
- Rock crusher and screen parts repaired
- Field work and portable align boring for machines that cannot move
Love working with these guys, and gal. Great customer service and knowledgeable skill base. They have helped with many big projects and have always pulled though when our machines went down.
Where mining equipment wears out
Rock does the damage. Crushers and screens take impact and abrasion on every pass, chutes wear where material falls onto them, and conveyor drives carry shock loads through gearboxes and shafts that run for long stretches. The parts that fail are usually the ones that touch the material or carry the load: liners, screen frames, shafts, bearing seats and gear housings.
Because these machines are large and expensive, the usual question is whether a worn part can be brought back. Our repair-or-replace guide walks through that decision.
How our work applies to a mine or mill
Our own list for the mining industry reads: gold wheel fabrication, gearbox rebuilds, metal and plastic chutes, and rock crusher and screen parts repair. A gearbox rebuild is done on any brand or size. Crusher and screen parts come in for weld repair and machining. Chutes are made from steel or plastic, depending on what the material does to them.
When the machine is bolted down or too big to haul, millwright and field work and portable align boring are done at your site.
Mining in the county numbers
Mining establishments are spread across several counties. The Census Bureau's 2023 County Business Patterns lists 48 in Washoe County and 14 in Lyon County; the table above has the rest. The category includes quarrying and support work, so it measures how much heavy extraction equipment runs nearby.
What to send for a mining quote
A short package makes the quote easier. Send what you have; we work from specifications, drawings or samples, and we can help design the part if you only have the old one.
- Name the machine or system the part belongs to and where it sits in the line.
- Photograph the part whole and then close up on the wear, with a tape measure in the shot.
- Attach the drawing if one exists, or note the material if you know it.
- Request a quote online or call (775) 359-5570 during shop hours, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Our work for this industry
Gold wheel fabrication, gearbox rebuilds, metal and plastic chutes, rock crusher and screen parts repair
From the industries list on our services page.
How we help
- Fabricating gold wheels, including the stand they sit on
- Rebuilding gearboxes from conveyors, mills and other drives
- Making chutes in metal or plastic from a drawing or a worn original
- Repairing crusher and screen parts, then machining them back to size
- Metal spray to build up worn shafts and bores before they are machined
- Magnaflux crack inspection of shafts and other load-bearing parts
How to send us the job
Send a drawing (PDF, DWG, DXF, STEP or IGES), a sketch with sizes, or photos of the part with a tape or scale in the shot. A sample works too: bring it to the shop.
From the shop
Work from the shop
Public data
Mining businesses in Northern Nevada
| Area | Mining, quarrying, oil and gas (NAICS 21): establishments | Metal ore mining (NAICS 2122): establishments | Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying (NAICS 2123): establishments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washoe County | 48 | 14 | 8 |
| Lyon County | 14 | 3 | 7 |
| Douglas County | 3 | not published | not published |
| Churchill County | 3 | not published | not published |
| Nevada (statewide) | 209 | 58 | 55 |
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
Other industries
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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 fabricate gold wheels?
Yes. We fabricate gold wheels for the mining industry. Send the dimensions or a drawing and tell us what the wheel has to fit.
Can a worn crusher or screen part be repaired?
Often it can, by welding and machining or by building the surface back up with metal spray and machining it to size. Send photos of the part and we will tell you what we see.
Can you work on mining equipment at our site?
Millwright and field work and portable align boring are done at your site. Call the shop with the location and photos of the machine so the job can be planned.
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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