Replacing a worn component
Actual dimensions, material, loading and the cause of wear are decisive. Where drawings are missing, measurement and approval of the replacement design must first be agreed.
Industries / Everyday operations
Manufacturing & processing plants
From a replacement part to a process-unit upgrade. Manufacturing, installation, measurement and control in one coordinated brief.
Operating context
The whole application matters.
Alongside investment projects, a plant must keep existing equipment available. Work may start with a worn part, a product change or a restriction in material flow. We prepare the scope around available documentation, operating experience and the practical options for modifying the equipment.
Engineering priorities
From operating need to design.
Coordinating disciplines
A mechanical modification may require changes to drives, wiring, sensors and software. These interfaces are addressed before manufacturing starts.
Operating availability
Parts, tools, lifting resources and tests are planned in advance. The intervention is assessed against acceptance criteria defined before execution.
Supply boundaries
A scope you can specify.
- Custom machined parts and weldments
- Process structures, internals and conveyor components
- Installation, maintenance and shutdown equipment replacement
- Electrical installation, instrumentation and control upgrades
Before engineering
Inputs that matter.
- Equipment function and the required change
- Drawings, photographs, a sample or access for measurement
- Material, quantity, tolerances and operating environment
- Drive, measurement and control interfaces
- Schedule, access, handling and test conditions
Agreed with the proposal
Outputs and acceptance.
- Parts, installation or a complete modification within scope
- Dimensional and functional verification to specification
- Updated information for operation and further maintenance
The actual scope and acceptance criteria depend on the application and contract.
Relevant experience
From the project portfolio.
AI illustration.
Project 1156 · Custom manufacturing
Dosing screws and feeder housings
Project location: Pardubice, Czechia · August 2026
Four dosing screws and two twin-screw conveyor housings in grade 1.4541 stainless steel.
EMKO PROJECTCustom manufacture and supply
4 dosing screwsDetails →
Project photograph.
Project 1245 · Shutdowns & maintenance
Autoclave filter screen replacement
Location: Pardubice, Czechia · 2026
Shutdown installation of 80 autoclave dewatering screens, including associated installation work.
EMKO PROJECTShutdown maintenance and repairs
80 dewatering screensDetails →
Project photograph.
Project 1126 · Shutdowns & maintenance
Shutdown maintenance of sodium nitrate production
Location: Pardubice, Czechia · 2026
Maintenance covering four fans, two evaporators and associated equipment, supported by a site diary and work-area handover.
EMKO PROJECTShutdown maintenance and repairs
4 fans in the scopeDetails →
Connected disciplines
Expertise for this application.
Before we start
Questions that shape the project.
Can a component be made from a sample?
Yes. Critical dimensions and properties, any sample wear and responsibility for approving the new drawing must be established before manufacturing.
How do you distinguish repair from an upgrade?
A repair restores an agreed condition; an upgrade changes functions or parameters. The actual modification determines the design, risk-assessment and verification scope.
Your next project
A clear brief.
A practical next step.
Send your drawings, operating parameters or a short description of the change you need. We will review the technical interfaces and propose the next steps towards a quotation, clarifying any missing information with you.
Discuss your requirements ↗Prepare a technical brief →+420 731 771 147info@emkoproject.cz