One of the important services Precision offers its customers is rebuilding rotary feeders.  Unlike Precision’s modular PMV rotary valve which features replaceable parts, feeders are fabricated units.

When feeders wear – usually in the rotor and barrel – they can be rebuilt to like-new condition at a significant savings.

Precision has been remanufacturing feeders, including competitors’ models, for over 30 years. We service customers throughout North America, providing the same warranty for rebuilt feeders as for Precision’s high-quality new units.

The remanufacturing process starts with the complete teardown and inspection of the feeder, which is then cleaned up before rebuilding.  The barrel is repaired and re-bored, or skimmed, with just enough of the original surface machined off to remove any wear marks.  After machining, the housing barrel is re-chromed.  The rotor ends and blades are replaced with new material and then machined to the original factory tolerances, precisely fitting the refurbished barrel.  Finally, the feeder is reassembled with refurbished end bells, new bearings, new brass end-seals, and new knives. The rebuilt feeder is inspected, tested and painted.

Though nothing provides more uptime and efficiency as a new Precision Rotary Feeder, Precision encourages its customers to consider asking us to rebuild their feeder as the first option when planning their maintenance. We can rebuild the typical feeder, whether a Precision or Brand-X model, about two times, depending on usage and wear. We will provide a firm “sight unseen” quote, subject to change only if the housing barrel or rotor shaft is worn too thin and must be replaced.  Additions will be quoted prior to any actual work being performed.

A second option is to consider the rebuilt feeders we have for sale. Precision is always on the lookout for used feeders to buy for our rebuilding program. Rebuilt feeders are sold with new feeder warranties, and represent a good cost savings. And, your used feeder may qualify for trade-in to our rebuilding program when purchasing a new Precision feeder.

At some point, however, the barrel becomes too thin to be further machined and must be replaced. So, your third option is to purchase a new Precision feeder customized precisely for your application by size, tolerance and center line. It’s the surest way to maximize uptime and productivity.