With magnafluxing services from Royal Forklift, it’s possible to detect cracks or stresses in engine blocks, crankshafts, cylinder heads and pistons that are not visible to the naked eye. If you are located in Reading, PA, we can have your tractor trailer back on the road as soon as possible.
Royal Forklift, headquartered in Pine Grove, PA, has served the material handling industry for over 35 years. We represent premium brands, such as UniCarriers forklifts and Haulotte aerial equipment in Berks, Lebanon, Lehigh and Schuylkill Counties, as well as Nordock Docks, Cascade attachments, and a wide range of services in Berks, Lebanon, Lehigh, Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne, Northumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, York and Columbia Counties.
What is Magnafluxing?
Making sure parts are free from cracks helps ensure maximum engine reliability. Some cracks, depending on their location, can cause serious problems. They often worsen as the miles accumulate. Heat, heavy loads, repeated bending and flexing, metal fatigue and vibration can all contribute to the formation of cracks and cause them to grow.
Magnafluxing, also called Magnetic Particle Inspection, is the most definitive method of detecting cracks and imperfections in iron or steel engine parts that may not be seen otherwise.
A magnetic field is created with a permanent magnet, an electromagnet, or by passing a part through a large magnetic coil. A solution of iron metal particles is then sprayed or brushed on the part. When there is a crack, it will disrupt the magnetic field and show up under ultraviolet light.
Magnafluxing is most often used to inspect cast iron cylinder heads for surface cracks in and around the combustion chambers and for inspecting crankshafts, camshafts and connecting rods. It can also be used to check for cracks in gears, shafts, axles, and steering and suspension components.
Royal Forklift’s highly trained technicians receive ongoing training to keep them on the cutting edge of engine and truck technology. We offer magnafluxing services to help identify cracks so that customers can decide whether repair or replacement is the best option.
Tractor Trailer Repair Services
The Royal Forklift team can provide you with service and repairs at our shop or at your facility on all makes of medium and heavy trucks, including CAT, Peterbilt, Cummins and Kenworth, as well as skid steers and backhoes.
In addition to magnafluxing, our services include:
- Minor and major diagnostics
- Engine repair on all makes and models
- Transmission and differential service
- Hydraulic cylinder, pump, and motor service
- Brake and clutch service
- Overhead adjustments
- Mobile A/C system maintenance
- Contracted fleet maintenance services
- Extensive list of aftermarket and OEM parts from all manufacturers
- Customized periodic maintenance service plans
- Fully equipped field service trucks
- Breakdown services with same or next-day response time
- Towing services available
We specialize in engine rebuilds for CAT and Cummins and can service and repair everything from front to back on Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks.
The ability to get your tractor trailer back on road in Reading, PA may depend on reliable magnafluxing services from Royal Forklift. Get in touch with us at (570) 915-4103 to learn more about our services.