Pump Bearing Housing Repair in Situ
Upon removal of the top casing, the pump was inspected. It was determined that the bush seating was suffering from corrosion and wear and needed to be rebuilt.
CASE
Belzona Saves This Bull Gear for a Second Time
Problem
12-years prior, the assembly was rebuilt with Belzona 1111 (Super Metal) which needed refurbishment. Excess play in the spline made it difficult for precision movements.
Industry
Facilities Maintenance
Application Date
2001
Location
Ontario / Canada
Equipment Application
MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission
Subtrate
Steel
Product
Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)
Repair Stages
Application Situation
Bull gear and spline for 100-ton overhead crane.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet MPT-5.
Belzona Facts
Both the male spline and the female socket of the bull gear were blasted. Belzona 9411 (Release AgBoth the male spline and the female socket of the bull gear were blasted. Belzona 9411 (Release Agent) was applied to the spline and Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal) was applied to both, subsequently mated, aligned and indexed. There is really no affordable alternative for this 35-year old bull gear. It would have to be custom fabricated, which is both time consuming and costly.
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