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In the papermaking industry, reliability is everything. Machines run continuously, at high speeds and under enormous mechanical stress. Every unexpected stop costs time, money, and productivity. That’s why at OHP Service, we dedicate our expertise to one critical goal: keeping your transmission systems operating at their best.
With years of experience supporting papermills across Europe, OHP Service has become a trusted name in powertrain transmission solutions, with a clear focus on heavy-duty cardan shafts. We understand the unique mechanical demands of the paper industry — and we know how to meet them.
Cardan Shafts for Continuous Operation
Paper machines are among the longest and most complex production systems in industry. From pulping to drying, every stage involves rotating equipment — and every misalignment, vibration, or torque fluctuation can compromise performance.
Cardan shafts play a key role in transmitting torque between drive motors and machine sections while accommodating movement and alignment changes over time. In papermills, where high precision and minimal vibration are critical, properly engineered cardan shaft systems are essential.
Our focus is on delivering high-performance shafts that are precisely sized, dynamically balanced, and built to last — even in humid, high-temperature, or chemically aggressive environments often found in papermaking.
Your Engineering Partner — Not Just a Supplier
What makes OHP Service different? We don’t just ship parts. We work closely with your maintenance and engineering teams to understand your machine layout, your torque and speed requirements, and your operational challenges.
Our in-house engineering department provides comprehensive technical support — from diagnosing transmission issues and analyzing failures to designing custom solutions for new or existing machines. Whether it's improving shaft alignment in constrained spaces, reducing wear rates, or upgrading to more efficient designs, our team is involved from start to finish.
We also assist with predictive maintenance planning, helping you detect early signs of imbalance, fatigue, or joint wear before they lead to costly failures.
Fully Equipped Workshop for Repair, Diagnosis & New Builds
To support our customers with maximum flexibility and speed, we operate our own fully equipped workshop specializing in cardan shafts. This gives us full control over:
- Diagnosis and failure analysis of worn or damaged shafts
- High-precision dynamic balancing
- Complete shaft refurbishment
- Manufacture of brand-new shafts, tailored to the specific dimensions and loads of your equipment
- Emergency repair services to reduce downtime
By combining field experience, engineering expertise, and workshop capabilities under one roof, we offer a complete transmission support solution that few can match.
What to Expect from This Blog
In this space, we’ll share valuable content drawn from our real-world work in papermills, including:
- Technical challenges we’ve encountered — and how we solved them
- Tips for optimizing cardan shaft performance and longevity
- Behind-the-scenes stories from projects and on-site interventions
- Engineering know-how from our workshop and field teams
If you're an operations manager, maintenance technician, or plant engineer working in the paper industry, this blog is for you.
Your Transmission Partner in the Paper Industry
At OHP Service, we believe strong relationships are built on trust, competence, and results. Whether you need a quick repair, a custom solution, or a long-term partner to optimize your plant's drivetrain systems, we’re here to help.
Welcome to the OHP Papermills blog. Let’s keep your machines moving, together.