When your equipment runs in high-pressure, high-temperature, or corrosive environments, every part has to perform at its best. We are passionate about extending equipment life so our customers can stay productive, safe, and efficient.
What began as a one-person operation in Gene Palmer’s garage in Camden, Tennessee, has grown into a trusted industrial partner serving customers across Tennessee, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. From the start, Palmer Tool has built its reputation on solving the kinds of challenges others often can’t. Back in 1979, the company began fabricating rotary airlocks in-house to address issues with OEM replacements that wore out too quickly and took too long to source. We have found issues and in turn created long lasting solutions to these issues.
Today, that same mindset of creating long lasting solutions, drives every project. Industrial systems that operate in harsh or extreme conditions demand more than standard parts, and little care. Palmer Tool specializes in fabricating and rebuilding equipment that can take the heat. The company’s ASME-code pressure vessels and components, complete with U and R stamps, are designed to perform reliably under high-pressure and high-temperature service. Rotary airlocks built and rebuilt by Palmer Tool routinely outperform standard OEM models, lasting up to four times longer, reducing downtime, and saving customers both time and money.
For equipment exposed to abrasion or corrosion, Palmer Tool offers advanced hard-facing and thermal spray coatings that significantly extend service life. By reinforcing the surfaces that take the most wear, these treatments help operators avoid premature failures and costly shutdowns. Whether it’s a complete rebuild, a complex retrofit, or a high-performance coating, the goal is always the same, to keep equipment in service longer, performing stronger, and operating more efficiently.
There are more benefits than just the parts. When Palmer Tool is part of the maintenance or rebuild process, customers gain the advantage of more uptime, lower overall lifecycle costs, and the confidence that comes from knowing every fabrication and repair meets ASME code requirements. With both shop and field service capabilities, Palmer Tool provides everything from vessel design and pipe spool fabrication to on-site emergency support. Their team is available 24/7 to respond when operations can’t afford to wait.
As industries face increasing pressure to keep up, run harder, faster, and longer, the ability to extend equipment life has never been more important. Palmer Tool continues to invest in the people, technology, and processes that help customers stay ahead of those demands. Each project whether it’s a rebuild, a coating, or a complete fabrication reflects the same commitment to quality, reliability, and results that’s been part of the company since day one.
For the operators and maintenance teams who depend on equipment that performs under pressure, partnering with Palmer Tool means fewer breakdowns, fewer surprises, and more time focused on production. Because when it comes to keeping industry moving, longevity isn’t just a goal, it’s a promise built into everything Palmer Tool does.
