Forged Components for Construction & Earth-Moving Equipment
Off-highway construction forging covers the load-bearing components that keep heavy equipment moving: undercarriage parts, drivetrain hardware, and structural linkages that see repeated impact and torque over the life of the machine. Canton Drop Forge produces these components in the specific steel grades each application calls for, sized and finished to your print.
Why Choose Canton Drop Forge for Construction Equipment Forgings?
Choosing a forging partner for construction equipment components means choosing a shop that can hold tolerance and material integrity across a full production run, not just a single sample part. Here’s what that looks like in practice:
- Forging capacity built for heavy components. Twelve forging hammers ranging from 10,000 to 50,000 pounds, plus a 1,200-ton hydraulic press for trimming and open-die work, cover the weight range typical of undercarriage and drivetrain components.
- In-house heat treatment. Three continuous normalize/temper/anneal furnaces and two continuous hardening and drawing furnaces with oil and polymer quench give forged parts the hardness and toughness profile the application needs, without an outside vendor in the loop.
- Verified dimensional accuracy. Four large CNC mills and laser scanning dimensional verification keep finished parts within print tolerance before they ship.
- Certified quality systems. ISO 9001:2015 registered, with Nadcap accreditation for heat treating (AC7102) and nondestructive testing (AC7114).
- Custom and standard solutions. Our team handles drop-in replacements for an existing print and new components engineered from your specification, and stays on the project through delivery of the finished part.
We Are Canton Drop Forge
When your construction equipment application demands strength, durability and consistent performance, Canton Drop Forge delivers forged components built for demanding operating conditions.
Beyond Off-Highway Mining Forging Service
Canton Drop Forge’s forging capabilities extend well beyond construction equipment. We offer custom forgings for oilfield, transportation, power generation and other demanding industrial applications. No matter your industry, Canton Drop Forge is your single-source partner for forging solutions engineered to provide performance and reliability.
Off-Highway Construction Forgings FAQs
What is off-highway construction equipment forging?
Off-highway construction equipment forging is the process of shaping metal components under compressive force to produce durable parts for construction and earth-moving machinery, such as hubs, equalizer bars, and axle components.
Why are forged components important for construction and earth-moving equipment?
Forged components offer greater strength and fatigue resistance than cast or fabricated alternatives because the forging process aligns the metal’s grain flow with the shape of the part. That translates into longer service life and fewer unplanned failures on equipment that runs in constant contact with abrasive, high-vibration conditions.
What construction equipment parts does Canton Drop Forge manufacture?
Canton Drop Forge manufactures hubs, equalizer bars, and other undercarriage and drivetrain components for earth-moving and construction equipment, in steel grades including 1045, 4140, and 15B34, built to print for standard or custom applications.
Can forgings be customized for specific construction equipment applications?
Yes. Canton Drop Forge works directly with your engineering team to produce forgings built to your print and alloy specification, with material traceability from billet through finished part.
Talk to an Engineer About Your Construction Equipment Forging Requirements
Production teams that need forged components built to hold up on the jobsite work with Canton Drop Forge. Connect with our team to discuss your off-highway construction equipment project, and we’ll get started on the right forging solution for your application.
Hub
Material: 1045
Weight: 287 Pounds
End Use: Earth Moving Equipment
Equalizer Bar
Material: 15B34
Weight: 850 Pounds
End Use: Earth Moving Equipment
Hub
Material: 4140
Weight: 515 Pounds
End Use: Earth Moving Equipment
Sprocket
Material: 3310
Weight: 690 Pounds
End Use: Mining Equipment