Give your dairy platform drive wheels new life
Barnhill Engineering supplies new rotary dairy platform drive wheels, and re-rubbers suitable used wheels.
When the existing aluminium casting is still serviceable, re-rubbering can be a better-value alternative to replacing the complete wheel. Barnhill Engineering will assess your used wheel and advise whether re-rubbering or replacement is the appropriate option.
Drive wheels we supply and re-rubber
The dairy platform drive wheel makes and models are available new or for re-rubbering through Barnhill Engineering.
Don’t see yours here? Contact us – we may be able to help.
New wheels or re-rubbering - Barnhill Engineering can help
A worn drive wheel does not always mean the complete wheel needs to be replaced.
Re-rubbering restores the working surface while retaining a suitable existing casting. This can extend the useful life of the wheel and avoid the cost of an unnecessary full replacement.
If your casting is not suitable for re-rubbering, Barnhill Engineering can discuss supplying a new drive wheel instead.
Why re-rubber your existing drive wheel?
A better-value alternative when the casting remains serviceable
Extends the working life and avoids replacing a sound existing wheel
Assessment and practical advice from dairy platform engineers
Convenient Christchurch drop-off or courier delivery
Return courier delivery to your nominated address
How it works
Contact us
Send us photographs and any known details about your drive wheel or dairy platform.
Contact us here, email barnhillengineering@gmail.com or call Alistair on 027 452 6657.Drop off or courier the wheel to us
Deliver the wheel to our Christchurch collection point in person or send it by courier. Please include your contact details and return delivery address with the wheel.Assessment and quote
We will assess the wheel and confirm whether it is suitable for re-rubbering. We will then provide a quote and expected turnaround time.Return delivery
Once the work is complete, we will courier the wheel to your nominated return address.
Not sure whether your drive wheel can be re-rubbered?
Send us clear photos of:
The complete wheel
The rubber surface
The hub and mounting area
Any cracks, damage or unusual wear
Any identifying marks, measurements or part numbers
Barnhill Engineering can provide initial guidance from the photographs, subject to inspecting the wheel when it arrives.
Dairy Platform Drive Wheel Re-Rubbering FAQs
What is drive wheel re-rubbering?
It restores the rubber working surface of a used rotary dairy platform drive wheel, allowing a serviceable wheel casting to be put back into use.
Why re-rubber a drive wheel instead of buying new?
If the existing aluminium casting remains suitable for reuse, re-rubbering can be a better-value option than replacing the complete wheel. It also keeps a serviceable casting in use for longer.
Can every used wheel be re-rubbered?
Not necessarily. Barnhill Engineering will assess the wheel before confirming whether it is suitable. If it cannot be re-rubbered, Barnhill Engineering can discuss a new replacement wheel.
Do you also supply new drive wheels?
Yes, Barnhill Engineering supplies both new and re-rubbered dairy platform drive wheels.
What makes, sizes and platform types can you handle?
Barnhill Engineering supplies new and can re-rubber the following dairy platform drive wheels:
Donald 6 bolt style
V9
Spigot Keyed 35mm
Spigot Keyed 40mm
Don't see yours here? Call us; we may be able to help.
How do I get my wheel to you?
Customers can drop off drive wheels at Barnhill Engineering’s Christchurch collection point or send them there by courier. The completed wheel will be couriered to your nominated return address.
What information should I send with the wheel?
Include the following:
Your name and business or farm name
Phone number and email
Return delivery address
Platform make or wheel details, if known
Any relevant notes about the wheel or platform
Can I get an indication before sending it?
The ideal first step is to send Barnhill Engineering photographs of the wheel, including the complete wheel, rubber surface, hub and any visible damage. Ideally, final suitability for re-rubber will be confirmed after physical inspection by Barnhill Engineering.
How much does re-rubbering cost?
Re-rubbering dairy platform drive wheels is approximately half the cost of a new drive wheel. Call Barnhill Engineering to discuss.
What is the turnaround time?
Turnaround time depends on a number of factors. Call Barnhill Engineering to discuss.
What if my dairy platform is already having drive problems?
Contact Barnhill Engineering to discuss – we offer 24/7 breakdown support throughout the South Island.