MKE mechanical

Our Services

Mechanical

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Boasting one of the largest workshops of its kind in the South of the UK, MKE Engineering Group are perfectly equipped to deliver a wide array of industrial disciplines. Our highly experienced team works closely with end-users to provide a high quality response. In addition to maintaining your assets, our experienced team are ready to offer engineering advice whenever and wherever you need it.

Gearbox

Gearboxes

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​MKE provides a maintenance and repair service for gearboxes for all types of industries and applications. 

Our gearbox workshop facility has a lifting capacity of 15T, pressing capacity both horizontal and vertical up to 190T and associated tooling, allowing us to service both large and small units.

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Expert Gearbox repair and overhaul services for optimal performance

From oil or worm wheel replacement and bearing changes to full dismantle, component replacement, reclamation and re-assembly, with the back-up of our in-house machine shop, we can repair and overhaul with ease.

Maximising your gearbox efficiency

Maximising your gearbox efficiency

Where replacement is a more cost-effective option, or where downtime is not an option, MKE can offer a large range of Nord gearboxes.  We can supply brand new helical, parallel, bevel, helical worm and worm units, all available under Nord warranty.

We are proficient with Bevel Helical, Helical Inline, Parallel Shaft, Worm and Planetary designs from manufacturers.

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Workshop
Machining

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​The machine shop at MKE is one of the largest of its kind in the South East. 

Offering a wide range of large/heavy machining and fabrication capabilities, alongside the assistance of CAD drawing facilities, we manufacture and repair old and new components using a variety of materials and modern techniques.

Our machining capabilities

Turning up to Ø830mm x 6m between centres

Milling 5mtr x 1mtr table, 1.25mtr maximum work height

Horizontal boring 1mtr x 1100mm, 1.5mtr x 2.4mtr x 1.5mtr vertical

Vertical boring max swing 3.24m/max under rail 1.76m

CNC lathe and milling machines

Spiral welding of most grades of steel - stainless, carbon, stellite and bronze

Welding and fabrication in TIG, MIG/MAG and MMA

Coded welding to customer specifications

Mechanical
Engineering

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​MKE offer a wide range of Mechanical services, from Laser Alignment and Vibration Analysis to Thermographic surveys, Gearbox Repairs and mechanical site labour. 

In addition, we are also able to bring our considerable expertise straight to our customer’s door and, wherever possible, carry out repairs on site.

Vibration Analysis

Readings taken over a period of time can monitor any signs of vibration emanating from areas of critical plan machinery.  Custom alarm levels can be incorporated so that maintenance can be carried out before a costly breakdown occurs. This is supported by full electronic reporting, providing clear and detailed results.

Laser alignment

Laser alignment of machinery can be carried out on-site, including gearboxes, fans, pumps and motors.  Print-outs can be made available to you for insurance purposes.

Thermographic Surveys

Thermographic surveys of critical electrical and mechanical equipment can be arranges and customised on-site to flag potential trouble spots before the fail completely, resulting in additional expenditure for a replacement.  A full reporting service is also available.

Dynamic Balancing

Our fully trained engineers can attend your site to provide Dynamic Balancing for fans. MKE are also able to provide this service in-house at our workshop.

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Pump
Technologies

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​The Pumps division of MKE is able to repair and overhaul all types of pump. 

Our engineers are Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) water hygiene trained and additionally qualified to work in confined spaces, dealing with both waste and potable water.

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Expert Water Pump Replacement Services

MKE Pump Technologies are Kent’s main distributor for Xylem Water and Wastewater.  This distributorship allows us access to the full product range and services for Lowara, Fygt, Goulds & Vogel.  

We can also supply products for Sykes, Flowserve, Gilkes, Stirling, KSB, Caprari, ABS and most other leading pump manufacturers.

For a free, no obligation quote

Whether you’re interested in a specific service or would like to explore a customised solution, we are committed to delivering the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction.