NEWS & UPDATES
Why Babbitt Bearings Are Still the Gold Standard in Heavy Industrial Equipment
READ MOREIn a world full of modern materials, engineered alloys, and high-speed precision bearings, one technology continues to hold its ground in the harshest industrial environments: Babbitt bearings. Despite being over a century old in concept, Babbitt bearings remain a critical component in crushers, mills, and large rotating machinery across mining, aggregate, and heavy industry. The
Celebrating the Retirement of Keith Cox at Marion Machine
READ MOREAfter more than three decades of dedication, craftsmanship, and leadership, Marion Machine is proud to celebrate the retirement of Keith Cox. Keith joined Marion Machine in 1991 and quickly became known as someone who led by example every single day. Over the course of 35 years, he built a reputation for exceptional workmanship, a strong
Inside the Marion Machine Crusher Rebuild Process: From Tear-Down to Like-New Performance
READ MOREWhen a crusher starts losing production, showing excessive wear, or failing unexpectedly, operators are faced with a critical decision: repair, rebuild, or replace. What many don’t realize is that the quality of a rebuild depends entirely on the process behind it. At Marion Machine, crusher rebuilds aren’t just repairs—they’re a precision-driven restoration process designed to
Precision Particle Size Monitoring with Metso RockSense 2D™
READ MOREIn crushing and aggregate operations, precision matters. Maintaining consistent particle size throughout the crushing process is critical to equipment performance, product quality, and overall plant efficiency. Without accurate, real-time insight, even small variations can lead to uneven wear, inefficiencies, and costly downtime. At Marion Machine, we understand the importance of precision-driven solutions. That’s why technologies
Crusher Component Rebuild vs. Replacement: How to Know When Rebuilding Makes More Sense
READ MOREIn today’s aggregates and mining operations, crusher downtime is expensive, and so are new components. With rising equipment costs, extended OEM lead times, and tighter production schedules, operators are increasingly asking an important question: Should we rebuild this crusher component, or is it time to replace it? The right answer depends on more than just
Inside Marion Machine’s Southern Service Center
READ MOREAt Marion Machine, our mission has always been to keep your operation running with precision machining, expert repair, and dependable support when and where you need it most. That commitment is exactly why we expanded our footprint with the Marion Machine Southern Service Center. Located strategically to support producers across the Southeast, our Southern Service
Unlocking Value: The Benefits of Purchasing a Rebuilt HP Cone Crusher
READ MOREFor crushing and screening operations, efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness are top priorities. For many companies, investing in a new high-performance cone crusher can be a significant financial commitment. That’s where a rebuilt HP cone crusher comes in, It’s a smart solution that combines quality, performance, and value. 1. Cost Savings Without Compromising QualityOne of the
Safety Upgrades for Crushers: How Marion Machine Protects Operators
READ MOREAt Marion Machine, safety is just as important as performance. Crushers are powerful machines, and while they drive production, they also pose risks if not properly equipped or maintained. That’s why we focus on innovative safety upgrades that protect operators, reduce downtime, and keep your plant running efficiently. Hydraulic Safety Systems — Reducing Risk, Improving
OUR CAPABILITIES
- Thermal Stress Relief
- Huge 10,000-cubic-foot furnace easily handles the largest crushers
- Welding Stations
- 120-ton capacity and over 20 total units
- Lathes
- 50-ton capacity and over 15 lathes in production
- Boring Mills
- Over 10 vertical and horizontal boring mills in production
- Crusher Test Stand
- Crusher test-stand assures quality of repairs with “no-load” test runs of jaw, cone, gyratory, and impact rock crushers
Christopher Joyce Vulcan Materials of Winston-Salem, NC
Our Metso HP 800 Mainframe had a loose shaft and we re-fit the shaft back to OEM specs with a 2-week-turnaround to get a 3.5-million-ton-plant back up and running.