THE PART
A wheel that carried a machine on one axis.
Idlers wear symmetrically, which is why the form reads as designed rather than salvaged. The hub, the rib pattern and the bolt circle are the geometry of the object — we add nothing decorative to them.
THE TRANSFORMATION
The wheel is degreased, the graphite patina is stabilised, and bronze spacers lift the smoked plate clear of the hub so the interior stays visible from above.
We take the part from a documented source and assess its condition.
We remove grease, loose corrosion and everything that does not belong to the future object.
We reinforce the structure, smooth the contact zones and design a stable base.
We keep the authentic patina, seal the steel and fit the glass.
We number the piece and issue the certificate of transformation.
MATERIAL MAP
- 01
Forged hub with original bolt circle, cleaned not filled.
- 02
Rib pattern left fully visible through smoked glass.
- 03
Bronze spacers, turned in-house.
- 04
Blackened steel cradle, four wide feet.
NUMBERING
Engraved steel plate, certificate of part origin and process, care card, and photographic documentation before and after transformation.
HA / IDLER / 2026 / 001
DELIVERY & INSTALLATION
Because of the mass, quotation covers dedicated transport, carry-in and — depending on the model — on-site glass installation. Cost depends on location and access conditions.
