CLASSIC BELZONA SHAFT REPAIR AT CEMENT PLANT
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Cement plant, Nazareth, PA
Application Date: November 2005
Products: Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem: Kilns were to be shut down in approximately 4-6 weeks but failed split bearing caused scoring of shaft requiring urgent repair.
Photograph Descriptions
- Shaft prepared
- Split sleeve former
- Rebuilt shaft being measured
- Back in service
Application Situation
Forced draft fan shaft for the kilns.
Application Method
Application was completed in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet MPT-2.
Belzona Facts
Application completed with minimal downtime saving thousands of dollars in lost production. Belzona cost is minimal in comparison to alternatives. The replacement bearing alone cost $10K.
