Custom Forged Step Shafts, Spindles, and Hubs

Forged step shafts, spindles, and hubs are essential in nearly every industrial sector. At Great Lakes Forge, we specialize in shaft, spindle, and hub forging services, providing our customers with fully customized parts. Our technicians use open-die forging techniques to produce these heavy-duty forged spindles, step shafts, and hubs from stainless steel, carbon steel, and other various alloys. Our spindle and hub forging capabilities produce outstanding quality, durability, and strength for customers in the most rugged and demanding industries. If you need custom-forged step shafts, spindles, or hubs, Great Lakes Forge has you covered.

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Why Is Open Die Forging Ideal for Hubs, Spindles, and Step Shafts?

Our open-die forging capabilities offer significant advantages for hub, spindle, and step shaft production compared to other manufacturing methods. Our processes provide higher quality parts compared to pieces machined from bar stock. Machined castings from bar stock tend to have lower structural integrity, leading to cracking and part failure. In contrast, our custom-forged hubs, spindles, and step shafts are strong, durable, and have a much longer life span. When viewed side by side, it is difficult to visually distinguish between a forging piece and a piece machined from bar stock, but the intrinsic advantages of forging are evident.

Key Benefits of Open Die Forged Step Shafts, Spindles, and Hubs

Improved microstructure
Reduced downtime because of premature failures
Less chance of voids with a 3 to 1 minimum reduction
Continuous grain flow
Longer life
Able to run higher pressures and loads
Reduced weight, thus saving on shipping costs

Additional Metalwork Services from Great Lakes Forge

We use our in-house machine shop and heat treatment facility to provide a range of secondary services. Our secondary services are designed to further improve the quality, tolerances, and value of your steel shafts, spindles, and hubs. By offering these services in-house, we help you save money and time by removing the need to find a third-party machinist. Services we offer include:

CNC Machining, milling, and turning services that produce tight tolerances for forged parts
Quench-and-temper heat treating for improved material properties
Ultrasonic testing to detect any defects
Mechanical testing to make sure parts comply with industry standards

Stainless Steel and Other Material Options for Forged Spindles, Step Shafts, and Hubs

At Great Lakes Forge, our custom-forged parts are manufactured from a wide range of metal types, including 13-8 stainless steel and other various steel alloys. Whether you need enhanced corrosion resistance, high strength, or excellent machinability, we have the right material to match your requirements. Common materials we use for step shafts, spindles, and hub forging include:

Industrial Sectors That Use Custom Forged Hubs, Spindles, and Step Shafts

At Great Lakes Forge, we work with customers in nearly every industrial sector. We provide our customers with superior-quality forged step shafts, spindles, and hubs, all custom-made to meet each industrial environment's requirements. Industries we serve include:

Mining Machinery
Food & Beverage Processing Equipment
Oil & Gas Production
Electric Motor Manufacturing
Chemical Processing
Special Machine Building
Pelletizing & Compacting Equipment
Steel Mill Equipment

Contact Us Today for Spindle, Step Shaft, and Hub Forging Services

If you need custom forged hubs, spindles, or step shafts, GL Forge is your solution. With our industry-leading open-die forging capabilities and fast, on-time deliveries, you can count on us to provide heavy-duty custom-forged parts for your project. Contact us to learn more, or request a quote for pricing information. Great Lakes Forge is your trusted source for industry-leading metal forging services.

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