CASE

Injection Saves Roofing Manufacturer Time and Money

Problem

A roller in the production process had become damaged due to the failure of a bearing.

Industry

Facilities Maintenance

Application Date

2013

Location

Brampton / Canada

Equipment Application

MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission

Subtrate

Steel

Product

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Belzona 9111 (Cleaner/Degreaser)
Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)

Repair Stages

Application Situation

An international manufacturer founded in 1951, producing building paper, coated roll roofing and shingles. As part of the maAn international manufacturer founded in 1951, producing building paper, coated roll roofing and shingles. As part of the manufacturing process, they move materials around via conveyors and rollers. Mechanical damage to shafts is a common occurrence and affects the amount of production that can be achieved.

Application Method

Belzona Know-How system leaflet MPT-2 for rebuilding damaged shafts using forming techniques was chosen for the repair. The application involves the manufacture of a suitable split former, which can be reused to repair additional shafts. The damaged substrate is prepared by a mechanical grinder and undercut a minimum of 1/16 inch (1.5mm), any contamination is removed with the use of Belzona 9111. Belzona 9411 was applied to the former prior to assembly. Belzona 1321 was then mixed in accordance with the IFU and loaded into an injection cartridge for injection into the former, air is vented out of the former ensuring that the cavity is filled 100% with no voids.

Belzona Facts

The traditional alternative for this application was to apply a weld overlay. This hot work process would warp the shaft and The traditional alternative for this application was to apply a weld overlay. This hot work process would warp the shaft and require remedial work to straighten. Once the shaft had been straightened the shaft would be machined back to the required size. Belzona avoids the need for hot work and associated straightening. The process using Belzona takes approximately 6 hours before the shaft can be reinstalled. The traditional method was a minimum of 72 hours. Saving both time and money.

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