Auger Repair & Maintenance Services

What Types of Auger Damage Can Be Repaired?

Auger wear does not always mean the entire assembly needs to be replaced. When the center tube, pipe or shaft remains in serviceable condition, Falcon Industries can often repair worn or damaged flighting and extend the useful life of the existing auger.

Common auger repairs include:

• Removing and replacing worn, damaged or bent flighting
• Replacing individual sections of flighting or the entire flight
• Fabricating new flighting to match the existing auger
• Straightening bent augers
• Repairing augers affected by normal flight wear

In many cases, replacing worn flighting is significantly more economical than manufacturing an entirely new auger. However, if the center tube, pipe or shaft is badly worn, cracked, twisted or broken, Falcon may recommend replacement rather than repair.

The Auger Repair Process

Every repair begins with an evaluation of the existing auger, and the work required to return it to service.

Customers are encouraged to provide as much information as possible, including photos, drawings, dimensions, and a description of the damage. This information helps Falcon evaluate the scope of work and provide an initial estimate of cost and lead time. In many cases, Falcon will request the existing auger before confirming final repair pricing and dimensions.

Once the auger is evaluated, Falcon keeps the customer informed throughout the repair process. Communication may include phone calls, emails, video calls and photos, documenting findings, or recommended repairs. If an unexpected condition or potential quality concern is discovered, Falcon communicates the issue and discusses available options before proceeding.

Auger Repair Turnaround Times

Repairing an existing auger can often provide a shorter lead time than manufacturing a complete replacement because the repair does not need to move through every area of Falcon’s manufacturing facility.

Actual turnaround time depends on several factors, including:

• The extent of the repair
• Whether sectional or helicoid flighting is required
• Material availability
• Current fabrication workload
• Welding and assembly requirements

A straightforward flighting replacement can generally be completed more quickly than a new auger. Full replacements typically require additional manufacturing steps and therefore have longer lead times.

For customers facing critical downtime, expedited service may also be possible depending on Falcon’s production schedule and existing customer commitments.

Auger Repair Upgrades & Value Engineering

An auger repair can also be an opportunity to address the conditions that contributed to premature wear.

If Falcon identifies flighting that is not holding up well in a high-wear application, alternative materials or construction options may be considered. Falcon’s flexibility in material selection and forming capabilities can provide options that may not have been available with the original equipment.

Depending on the application, potential improvements can include:

• More abrasion-resistant flighting materials
• Increased flight thickness
• Wear shoes
• Other modifications designed around the customer’s operating requirements

These improvements can help customers address recurring wear and potentially extend the service life of the repaired auger.

Should You Repair or Replace Your Auger?

The right choice depends on the condition of the auger, the required turnaround time, repair cost, and how the equipment will be used moving forward.

If the flighting is worn but the center tube, shaft or pipe remains in good condition, repair is often the most practical and economical option. It can reduce both cost and lead time compared with manufacturing a complete replacement.

When the center tube, pipe or shaft is severely worn, cracked, twisted or otherwise compromised, a new auger may provide greater long-term value.

Downtime can also influence decisions. For customers facing an immediate line-down situation or seasonal deadline, repairing an existing auger may provide the fastest path back into operation. In some cases, Falcon has repaired an auger to meet an immediate need while simultaneously planning a complete replacement for a future shutdown or season.