Get Your Production Back Online—Fast, Reliable Slide Repairs

Unplanned slide failures can cost thousands per hour. Gilman Precision’s expert repair services restore your machine slides to original specs—or better—minimizing downtime and maximizing life.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified • 70+ Years Repair Expertise • Transparent Timelines

Why Trust Gilman for Repairs?

  • Rapid Production Recovery: Clear repair plan & timeline in 24 hrs
  • Accurate, No‑Guesswork Diagnosis: Root‑cause assessment prevents repeat failures
  • Single‑Source Expertise: Multi‑brand capability backed by 70+ yrs experience
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Request Your Repair Quote

Complete the form below and our technicians will diagnose your slide repair needs, outline required work, and confirm a return‑to‑service date within 24 hours.

Our Slide Repair Capabilities

 

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Dovetail & Flat‑Way Slide Restoration
  • Precision regrind to original tolerances (±0.002″/12″)

  • Gib and way surface refinishing

  • Complete seal and scraper replacement
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Recirculating‑Ball & Roller Slide Overhauls
  • Ball/nut circuit inspection & renewal

  • Preload adjustment for zero backlash

  • Lubrication system rebuild for lifetime performance
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Custom Slide Assemblies & Multi‑Axis Modules
  • Alignment and reassembly of multi‑station units

  • Hydraulic/pneumatic actuator servicing

  • Integrated spindle‑slide repair and testing

Retrofit & Upgrade Services

Extend the life and performance of your legacy equipment with our precision retrofit solutions:

  • Way Hardening & Coating for improved wear resistance

  • Slide Block & Carriage Upgrades to modern recirculating designs

  • Seal & Scraper Enhancements for cleaner operation and reduced contamination

  • Retrofit Kits for common OEM brands—bolt‑in simplicity with modern performance

  • Custom Modifications to adjust travel lengths, mounting patterns, or incorporate position feedback

All retrofits are executed under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system, ensuring consistent documentation, traceability, and performance validation.
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Why Operations Managers Trust Gilman

1. Minimized Downtime with Proven Reliability

Repairs and retrofits engineered for maximum uptime—so you meet production targets.

2. Thorough & Accurate Diagnosis

Root‑cause assessment prevents repeat failures and unplanned stoppages.

3. Precision Restoration & Upgrades

Restored or enhanced slide performance to original—or improved—specifications.

4. Extensive Multi‑Brand Experience

One partner for all slide brands and custom modules—no juggling multiple vendors.

5. Transparent Communication & Honest Timelines

Know exactly when your equipment will return to service—every time.

6. Optimized Performance for Longer Life

Repairs and retrofits designed to extend service intervals and lower lifetime costs.

7. Post‑Repair Support & Assurance

Installation guidance, inspection documentation, and a 30‑day satisfaction check‑in.

“Every hour offline costs us over $10 k. Gilman’s speed and quality keep our lines running.”

– Director of Operations, Heavy‑Equipment Manufacturer

How It Works

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1. Submit Your Repair Request

Use the form above or call us—available 24/7 for emergencies.

2. Comprehensive Inspection & Quote

Detailed assessment, root‑cause analysis, and clear cost/time estimate.

3. Precision Repair, Retrofit & Testing

Way regrind, block upgrades, assembly, and performance testing under ISO 9001:2015.

4. Return to Service & Follow‑Up

Fast shipping, installation support, and a 30‑day project completion check‑in.

Ready to Minimize Downtime?

Request A Quote

To request a quote, please contact us using the contact form.

If you have an item that we can repair for you, click the repair request forms below.

Use our product configurator to download a drawing to use in your design.

If you you would like to reach us directly, give us a call at 262-377-2434.