Pump, shaft and turbine repair for plants and utilities
We repair pump shafts, turbine shafts and related parts, and we fabricate new pump parts for plants and water and power companies. The work is mostly rebuilding worn journals, fits and housings so the rotating assembly runs true again.
- 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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A pump or turbine is a shaft with things bolted to it: bearings, a seal, an impeller or a rotor. Wear shows up at the places where those parts meet the shaft and the casing. Our services list includes shaft, turbine and pump repair for a geothermal power plant, and pump repair and fabrication for water and power companies.
At a glance
- Shaft, turbine and pump parts repaired
- Pump repair and fabrication for water and power companies
- Journals and seal areas rebuilt by metal spray
- Balancing arranged with an outside shop after machining
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Plants where a stopped pump hurts
Pumps and turbines in a geothermal plant or a water utility run for long hours, and a worn one is hard to replace on short notice, especially an older model. Repairing the shaft and fits gives the plant the same pump back instead of waiting on a new one.
That is the situation behind two kinds of work we do: shaft, turbine, pump and related parts repair for a geothermal power plant, and pump repair and fabrication for water and power companies.
How a worn shaft is brought back
A journal worn under a bearing or a groove cut by a packing or seal is built up, then turned to size. Metal spray suits these surfaces well because it adds metal without putting weld heat into a long, slender shaft. Stainless and bronze parts get the same attention to fit as steel ones.
Before a costly shaft is rebuilt, a Magnaflux check on magnetic shafts rules out cracks at keyways and shoulders. When a shaft is not worth saving, a new one is machined from the old part or a drawing.
Balancing
Pump impellers and turbine rotors turn fast, so balance matters after machining. We arrange that with an outside balancing shop once the machining is finished.
Matching the original fit
The aim on every pump or turbine part is the fit the machine was built with: the right diameter under the bearing, the right seat for the impeller, the right clearance at the wear ring. Bring the worn part and any part of the old drawing you still have, and the sizes can be taken from the part and from the mating pieces.
What to send
The pump or turbine type, the part name, the shaft material if known, and photos of the worn areas. A drawing helps, but a worn sample is enough. Call (775) 359-5570 Monday to Friday, or attach the details to the quote request.
Sources
- Wolf Machine & Fabrication services list (2026-10-18)
- Thermal spraying (Wikipedia) (2026-10-18)
Where pumps and turbines wear
- Shaft journals under the bearings
- Sleeve and seal areas that groove
- Impeller seats and keyways
- Wear ring fits in the casing
- Bearing housings that have gone oversize
Typical parts
- Pump shafts and sleeves
- Turbine shafts
- Impeller seats and wear ring fits
- Bearing housings and end covers
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.
Related
Questions about this service
From the shop
Work from the shop
Bring it back to size
How a worn diameter is rebuilt
01WornThe bearing or seal diameter has worn under size.
02Built upMetal spray or a sleeve adds new material over the worn area.
03Machined to sizeThen it is machined back to the original diameter.
Bearing and seal areas: metal spray or sleeve repair, on shafts, housings and pistons.
Straight answers
Pump, shaft and turbine repair questions
Still have a question? Call (775) 359-5570, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Can you make a new pump shaft?
Yes. New pump parts are fabricated and machined from your sample or drawing, in the steel, stainless or bronze the original used.
Do you repair parts for a water or power utility?
Yes. We do pump repair and fabrication for water and power companies.
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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