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The steel industry is a world of extremes — high loads, intense heat, continuous operation, and unforgiving mechanical stress. It’s also one of the most rewarding sectors to work in when you know what you're doing. At OHP Service, this is exactly where we shine.
With decades of hands-on experience in powertrain transmission systems for steel production, we’ve built a solid reputation as a trusted partner for some of the most demanding plants in the world. Our specialty? Cardan shaft solutions engineered for reliability, precision, and performance under the harshest conditions.
Why Focus on Cardan Shafts?
Steel mills are complex environments. The rotating equipment powering rolling mills, continuous casting machines, and conveyors needs to operate with absolute reliability. Downtime is not an option.
Cardan shafts — also known as universal joint shafts — are at the heart of many of these systems. They transmit torque between components that are often misaligned or subject to dynamic movement. When designed and maintained properly, they allow high torque transfer with minimal maintenance, even in difficult spaces and under fluctuating loads.
But not all cardan shaft systems are equal. Steel plants impose unique requirements in terms of torsional stiffness, misalignment compensation, and resistance to wear and thermal expansion. That’s where our deep sector knowledge comes into play.
Our Engineering-Driven Approach Support, End to End
At OHP Service, we go far beyond standard product supply. We have a dedicated engineering department that works hand-in-hand with our customers to develop or adapt cardan shaft solutions to their specific applications. From the first technical analysis to on-site installation and post-commissioning follow-up, our team is involved every step of the way.
We don’t just recommend catalog items — we design, adapt, and optimize. Whether it’s replacing a legacy shaft with a more efficient, low-maintenance alternative, analyzing premature wear issues, or improving alignment in constrained installations, our engineers offer real solutions based on real expertise.
A Fully Equipped Workshop — Ready for Any Challenge
Our commitment doesn’t end in the office or in the field. OHP Service operates its own fully equipped workshop, specifically designed for the diagnosis, repair, and manufacturing of heavy-duty cardan shafts.
This in-house capability means:
- Fast response times for urgent repairs
- Precision balancing with specialized machinery
- Custom manufacturing of new shafts tailored to your application
- Complete overhauls and life-extension programs
- Detailed failure analysis and preventive diagnostics
- Manufacture of new heavy duty cardan shafts
Having this resource allows us to offer total support, from troubleshooting and maintenance to complete rebuilds and upgrades — all under one roof.
What You’ll Find in This Blog
This space will serve as an ongoing technical journal focused on our work in steelmills. We’ll share:
- Case studies highlighting specific cardan shaft challenges and the solutions we implemented
- Engineering insights into sizing, alignment, balancing, and performance optimization
- Practical advice for maintenance and failure prevention
- Behind-the-scenes examples of how we collaborate with customers on custom configurations
Everything will be based on real-world field experience, because we believe there’s no substitute for being on the ground, understanding your machinery, and being part of the solution.
A Long-Term Partner in Transmission Solutions
Ultimately, our mission is simple: to be the most responsive and technically capable partner in power transmission for the steel industry. Our customers know that when they face a transmission issue, we don’t just sell a cardan shaft — we solve a problem.
Welcome to the OHP Steelmills blog. We look forward to sharing our journey, our solutions, and our passion for transmission excellence with you.