BELZONA REPAIRS BEARING SADDLE SUPPORT

KHIA ID: 5209
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: New England, USA
Application Date: Fall 2013
Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)


Problem: Severe metal loss from entrained solids in flowing water. During inspection, it was noted that a water screen bearing was grooved from abrasion. Upon removal for repair with Belzona 1111, it was further found that the support saddle was severely worn (3/4" +/-) under the bearing itself.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Grooved bearing surface
  2. Support saddle showing deep grooves
  3. Plywood & gasket former
  4. Completed application
Application Situation
Bearing saddle support.
Application Method
Hand tools, such as grinder, were used to prepare the surface.  A plywood former was built to provide the profile depth. The application was carried out in accordance with a modified version of Belzona Know-How System Leaflet ENC-3b.
Belzona Facts
The plant has used Belzona 1111 in the shop for a variety of repairs.  The superintendent was only concerned if he had enough Belzona 1111 on hand to complete the application because of the scheduled downtime.