The Kingpin Breaker is a 15‑ton portable hydraulic tool that removes seized industrial chain pins in under two minutes without a torch or hot‑work permits. Weighing 28 lb and requiring no external hydraulic unit, it works on drag conveyors, bucket elevators, roller and engineered‑class chains, providing a fast, safe, and damage‑free pin extraction solution.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Seized pins in industrial conveyor and chain systems often require torch-based hot work, which entails OSHA permits, fire watches, and additional personnel, leading to prolonged downtime and risk of damage to the chain components.
Solution
The Kingpin Breaker provides a self‑contained 15‑ton hydraulic unit that extracts seized chain pins in under two minutes without heat or external power sources. Operators secure the link, align a pushpin, and generate pressure with a hand pump or optional foot pedal, driving the pin out cleanly and without shock loading. Because the tool eliminates the need for torch work, it removes the requirement for hot‑work permits, fire watches, and a second worker, streamlining safety compliance. Its 28‑lb weight and compact design allow use in confined spaces across a range of engineered‑class chains, reducing equipment damage and overall maintenance time.
Target Audience
Primary customers are maintenance technicians, plant engineers, and service contractors responsible for conveyor and chain equipment in manufacturing, material handling, food processing, and agricultural facilities.
Features
- 15‑ton hydraulic force delivered by an integrated hand pump (foot‑pedal option) in a 28 lb, self‑contained unit
- Removes seized pins in under 2 minutes with no heat, preventing heat‑affected zones and link damage
- Eliminates OSHA hot‑work permits, fire watches, and the need for a second operator
- Compatible with drag conveyors, bucket elevators, en‑masse and roller chain conveyors, and engineered‑class chains
- Supports major chain brands including Rexnord, Tsubaki, Renold Jeffrey, Webster, and standard ANSI roller chains
- Includes two pin cavities, four pushpins, and five spacers for immediate deployment
- Portable design fits tight spaces where larger tools cannot operate
- Made in the USA with nationwide shipping and service support