A fibre cycle company in Toowoomba that recycles paper into kitty litter, experienced a critical failure in their paper shredder’s keyway. The keyway had previously undergone a weld repair that ultimately failed, disrupting their operations.

The damaged keyway on the paper shredder shaft required an immediate solution to maintain production until new shafts, ordered from Germany, could be installed.

BLJ In-situ Solutions deployed a team of skilled technicians to address the issue with precision and efficiency.

Our technicians executed through assessment of the damaged keyway and the shaft condition before utilinsg specialised equipment to precisely cut a new keyway 180 degrees in the shaft. We ensured the new keyway was cut to exact specifications to seamlessly fit with the existing components.  

Rigorous testing was conducted to ensure the new keyway’s integrity and alignment, verifying that the shredder operated smoothly with the newly cut keyway, maintaining production efficiency.

The successful cutting of a new keyway allowed this fibre cycle company to continue their recycling operations without significant downtime. This temporary but effective solution will keep the shredder operational until the arrival and installation of the new shafts from Germany.

BLJ In-situ Solutions demonstrated technical expertise and a commitment to minimising client downtime. Our prompt and effective intervention ensured the client could maintain their production schedule, highlighting our capability to handle critical repairs in the recycling industry.