CASE

Shaft Repair at Wastewater Plant

Problem

Shaft became worn due to bearing failure.

Industry

Water & Wastewater Management

Application Date

2013

Location

Leamington / Ontario /Canada

Equipment Application

MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission

Subtrate

Steel

Product

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)

Repair Stages

Application Situation

Damaged shaft at a waste water plant.

Application Method

Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet MPT-2. Damaged areaApplication was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet MPT-2. Damaged area was prepared with a grinder to make the surface rough and ready for the application. The surface of the formers were treated with Belzona 9411, applied in 2 coats in accordance with the Belzona Instructions For Use. Belzona 1111 was applied to the shaft and the formers. Then the formers were attach to the shaft allowing the Belzona 1111 to cure in accordance with the Belzona Instructions For Use. A suitable emery cloth/crocus paper was used to complete the application.

Belzona Facts

Belzona 1111 will not corrode and is resistant to a wide range of chemicals. The Belzona 1111 also has a high mechanical strength and exceptional heat resistance. Repairing shafts using forming technique provides a smoother finish than machining and more importantly can avoid the need to dismantle and remove the plant equipment from its location.

Contact your nearest Belzona Consultant and schedule a free evaluation!

Contact US

Other Cases

Belzona Prevents Plant Shutdown By Curtailing High Pressure Pipe Leak

A pipe transporting over 2000 Psi of process water had a leak and a metal plate was welded. However, the pressure of the water would always find a way through the weld seams. Belzona was contacted based on previous successful applications we have been able to achieve on leaking pipes in recent times.

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.