Our Lathe and Mill Removal Solutions
- Machine Tool Assessment – Equipment evaluation
- Precision Equipment Handling – Specialized rigging
- Multi-Spindle Lathe Removal – Complex equipment expertise
- CNC and Conventional Equipment – Modern and legacy machines
- Coolant System Disposal – Proper fluid handling
- Way Cover Protection – Preserve resale value
- Equipment Relocation – Transport services available
Lathes and milling machines represent fundamental metalworking tools across Kenya. From small shops to large facilities, these precision manufacturing workhorses eventually require replacement or disposal. Bestcare Facilities Management provides specialized services addressing these precision machines’ unique challenges.
Machine tools occupy a special disposal category. Unlike general equipment, lathes and mills are precision instruments requiring careful handling preventing damage. Even when destined for disposal, proper handling preserves potential resale value and prevents safety hazards.
Machine tool diversity demands flexible approaches. Engine lathes, turret lathes, and multi-spindle automatics each present different challenges. Vertical mills differ from horizontal mills. Universal mills add complexity with multiple axes. CNC versions incorporate electronics requiring specialized handling.
Value assessment precedes every project. Many assume older tools have only scrap value, but this often proves incorrect. Manual machines remain in demand from training institutions, small manufacturers, and hobbyists. Non-functional machines may contain valuable chucks, tool holders, and digital readouts maintaining strong secondary market value.
Removal begins with thorough preparation. Machine tools mount on heavy bases bolted to concrete. Electrical disconnections must follow proper procedures. Coolant systems require draining. Way surfaces need protection against value-reducing damage.
Safety guides every step. Lathes and mills are inherently heavy, weighing hundreds of kilograms to several tons. Weight distribution creates tipping hazards when improperly supported. Our certified rigging specialists use appropriate equipment maintaining stability throughout removal.
Environmental responsibility extends to all aspects. Cutting oils and coolants require proper licensed disposal preventing contamination. Way lubricants and hydraulic fluids need similar handling. Electronic CNC components fall under e-waste regulations requiring specialized recycling.
Transportation demands attention. Machine tools with exposed precision surfaces require protection during transport preventing rust and damage. CNC machines need special consideration for shock-sensitive electronics.
Bestcare has removed tools from training institutions, job shops, manufacturing facilities, and research laboratories across Kenya, with experience encompassing Hardinge, Bridgeport, Cincinnati, Clausing, and numerous other manufacturers.
Floor restoration frequently accompanies removal. Heavy bases and mounting bolts leave marks requiring repair. Our restoration returns spaces to usable condition for new equipment or alternative purposes.
Trust Bestcare for professional lathe and mill removal. Our precision handling, environmental commitment, and value recovery focus make us the preferred choice for machine tool disposal throughout Kenya.
