Protection of New Flygt Pump
Customer had a new pump and wanted to protect it before putting it in service to aid better longevity.
CASE
Belzona Reclaims a Shaft After a Bearing Failure Damaged Both Ends
Problem
A hydraulic press on either end of an embossing roller is used to control appropriate operating pressure, caused premature bearing failure, damaging both ends of the shaft.
Industry
Pulp & Paper
Application Date
1988
Location
Ontario / Canada
Equipment Application
MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission
Subtrate
Steel
Product
Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Repair Stages
Application Situation
Both bearing surfaces of an embossing roller shaft.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet MPT-1.
Belzona Facts
This is a good illustration of proper machining techniques as well as acceleration of cure using heat guns placed at the appropriate distance from the shaft. The shaft must be cooled down before final machining to maintain tolerances.
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