NIX® Industrial supports the plastics industry by providing machined components and custom metal fabrication including catwalks, hoppers, grinder screens, mezzanines, and flat back elbows to help transfer material from silo to facility. We repair services for processing equipment such as extruders, mixers, and dryers. We manufacture and refurbish critical gearboxes, shafts, and frames, and offer industrial coatings that protect equipment from wear, corrosion, and chemical exposure. Our short-run manufacturing capabilities allow us to quickly produce replacement parts, while our field services team can assist with on-site repairs and installations to reduce downtime.
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An automotive manufacturer in the plastics industry approached us with a safety project involving their newly acquired plastic injection molding press. The customer needed to create a safe working environment around the press. The project included the design, fabrication, and installation of platforms, catwalks, ladders, steps, and handrails. The customer requested a complete turnkey solution—from initial design to final installation—within a timeline of 6–8 weeks.
Our Process
3D Scanning & Design: Using advanced 3D scanning technology, we retrieved precise measurements of the molding press and its surrounding area. Our engineering team created detailed models based on the scan, ensuring…
This ejector plate came from a high-volume injection molding machine that had been in service for many years. Over time, the guide rod bores wore
Vertical Mixer Build After reverse engineering an existing vertical mixer, our engineering team modified the design to enhance performance. From there, we handled the entire
Air Handlers Refurbishment We completed a project for a customer in the plastics industry, finishing seven air handlers with a full surface restoration and coating
Take a look at these spur gears we regularly refurbish for one of our customers! These include a 38-tooth 1-1/2DP 20° pressure angle spur gear
