- Specialty Machinery
Custom Engineered Systems for Complex Industrial Processes
Franklin Engineering Group designs and delivers specialty machinery tailored to the unique needs of industrial, chemical, defense, and energetics manufacturing operations. With decades of experience in process integration, hazardous materials handling, and precision motion systems, we engineer equipment that enhances safety, efficiency, and performance. Our solutions address challenging process requirements—from automated material handling to high-speed cutting, precision filling, and net-shape forming. Every system is designed with a deep understanding of the process environment, operational constraints, and safety standards.
- Specialty Machinery
Our Capabilities
Franklin Engineering Group provides a full range of specialty machinery solutions, including:
Custom Machine Design – Purpose-built systems engineered for complex or non-standard manufacturing needs
Automated Handling Systems – Including pick-and-place, robotic integration, and hazardous material transfer
Filling and Dispensing Equipment – Gravimetric and volumetric systems for powders, liquids, slurries, and energetic materials
High-Speed Cutting and Trimming – Abrasive jet, mechanical, and thermal methods for precise material removal
Forming and Pressing Equipment – Net-shape pressing systems for powders, pastes, and sensitive materials
Extrusion and Cast-Cure Systems – Designed for energetic, viscous, or reactive formulations
Washout and Cleaning Systems – High-pressure water and chemical washout for tooling and component reuse
Safety-Integrated Designs – Built-in interlocks, containment, and process isolation for operator and environmental protection
Integrated Engineering Approach
Our specialty machinery projects benefit from the close collaboration of Franklin’s in-house disciplines—mechanical, process, electrical, and controls engineering. We integrate automation, instrumentation, and safety features into every design to deliver reliable, operator-friendly equipment with minimal downtime and maintenance.
We also support:
- Equipment layout and facility integration
- Skid-mounted and modular systems
- Control systems design and HMI integration
- Startup, testing, and commissioning
Designed for Demanding Environments
Franklin’s specialty machinery is deployed in environments that require strict control over materials, tolerances, and safety protocols. Our experience includes applications involving:
- Explosives and propellants
- Toxic and flammable chemicals
- Corrosive and abrasive materials
- High-purity and high-temperature processes
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Why Franklin Engineering?
When it comes to specialty machinery, Franklin Engineering Group offers more than custom equipment — we deliver engineered solutions that are tightly aligned with your process, safety, and operational requirements. Our team understands the complexities of designing machinery for hazardous, high-precision, and mission-critical environments. With all core engineering disciplines in-house, we ensure that every machine integrates seamlessly with upstream and downstream systems, utilities, and controls.
As an employee-owned firm with a strong foundation in process and mechanical design, we take a practical, detail-driven approach to every project. From early concept through commissioning, our clients trust us to deliver reliable, safe, and innovative specialty machinery that performs — day after day.
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381 Riverside, Drive Suite 200, Franklin, TN 37064
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ksmith@franklinengineering.com
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(615) 591-0058
