BELZONA ELASTOMER MAKES MECHANICAL SEAL REFURBISHMENT EASY

KHIA ID: 1074

Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)
Substrate: Steel

Customer Location: Hydroelectric plant, Italy
Application Date: Ongoing for 20 years

Products:
Belzona® 2111 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Problem: The rubber seal is difficult to adjust on site. Problems also occur with misalignement.

Photograph Descriptions

Protecting and blasting steel support
Rubber ring being Conditioned
Conditioner applied to metal support
Rubber ring bonded in place with Belzona Elastomer

Application Situation

Mechanical Seal from hydroelectric turbine

Application Method

Application carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet GSS-2. Rubber ring bonded in place with Belzona® 2111 then re-machined to precise tolerance. Steel substrate is masked off and bond face grit blasted prior to bonding rubber ring in place with Belzona Elastomer.

Belzona Facts

Simple and cost effective replacement of a difficult spare part. Belzona Elastomer provides a strong reliable bond without the need for vulcanizing.

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