Repair Welding

Over the years we have been called to work on a number of repair welding projects across Central Iowa and surrounding states. These have included both regularly scheduled and emergency calls for structural repairs and equipment/machinery repairs. We understand that shutdown times are extremely disruptive and costly to production, this is why we’ve put such an emphasis on expanding our mobile-welding operation.

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Types of Repairs

Incoming Water Main Pipe Burst — at a local food processing plant in Central Iowa—when pipes burst and you’re facing an indefinite shutdown in production, we’ve got your back. When a neighboring food processing plant called us at 3AM, our repair welding crew was out there, on site by 6AM, cutting new pipe to install.
Support Angles — at a parking garage in downtown Des Moines, Iowa—parking garages are historically built like Lincoln log structures, and over time the steel and concrete start to settle and crack. We can come in and install support angles, as we’ve done dozens of times, adding an extra layer of steel to help reinforce the aging structure.
Forklift Boom — at a concrete plant in Central Iowa—the concrete industry is notorious for the wear and tear they put their various machinery/equipment through, especially while transporting harsher products and materials. That’s why for this forklift boom (shown above), we started out by welding the crack and making sure it was smooth, before we added an extra plate on top, reinforcing the structural integrity for future use.
Stinger on a Grain Truck — for a local feed mill in Central Iowa—the end was blown out, so we came in and carefully welded it back together. This type of repair is usually a regular fix, but this project was a bit more time sensitive because the grain truck is used to get the feed out to the farms. We understand supply chains and how that affects your business, so we work in a timely manner.

Emergency Repairs

A warehouse had us come in and create a temporary structure to protect the products on their shelves as they worked on demoing the surrounding areas.
A large food processing plant had us come in and fully remove and replace a damaged steel column that was hit by a forklift.
A steel column damaged by a forklift at a large retail store had a couple of our technicians working after hours. The column was fixed, and the floor was cleared of all hazards by store hours the next morning.

When it comes to welding, accuracy and precision are key and here at McMahan we take pride in our high-quality, structural welding services. Whether you’re adding on to an existing structure, or you’re looking for a quick fix for a work hazard, we are ready to help.

Over the years we have worked on different structural projects around the greater Des Moines area and Ames, and have even travelled as far as Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Omaha, Nebraska. Some of these projects include adding a handrail to the top of a water tower, reinforcing damaged steel columns, and adding a staircase to a cat-walk system.

Why Choose McMahan

Being a small business means we have more flexibility in our scheduling and can handle larger scale projects
We are cost-effective and will work with you closely throughout the quoting process
We know how to ensure the lowest possible shut down times
We pride ourselves in our customer service and will help solve any issues you may encounter
We are AWS D1.1 structurally certified

Is your facility in need of an installation? Do you have someone to call when you need an emergency repair? Look no further! Give us a call now at (515) 518-9972 or shoot us an email at jkiger@mcmahanindustrial.com

Our Process
to get everything going for you

For small projects it will normally take a couple weeks to complete. For Medium Projects it will take about 1-2 months

STEP 1

Measurements

Accurately gauging the dimensions and specifications of a project site or equipment.

STEP 2

Design

CAT drawings & design plans are sent to engineers for approval

STEP 3

Fabrication

Constructing the designed components using industry-standard materials and techniques.

STEP 4

Installation

Efficiently setting up the fabricated components on-site to ensure optimal functionality.

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