Turret Repair

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At one time, OEM turrets were manufactured as a one piece unit. When a problem occurred, in most cases, it was necessary to replace the entire turret. Scheu & Kniss developed methods of cutting the turret into separate sections and replacing only those that were out of specifications. In the end we had developed the first multi-sectional turret. As we gained experience, Scheu & Kniss started to manufacture new turrets as a product line. Today we repair and manufacture hundreds of turrets a year to fit practically every model of tablet press in the market.

Proper turret repair requires a great deal of knowledge about tablet press operation. Punch and die alignment is one of the most critical and challenging aspects of repairing a turret. In most cases, it is necessary to match a new section to another used, partially worn section.

Scheu & Kniss offers many options during turret repair. We pioneered the design and installation of the hardened die table wear plate. This popular option can be installed on new turrets as well as your existing turret. It is a preferred option for those compressing highly abrasive materials and in most cases can be replaced without the purchase of a new die table. Replaceable punch bushings can be installed to help when excessive punch bore wear is seen. However, this option is not available for all turrets due to the distance from one punch station to the next.