BELZONA STAVES OFF REPLACEMENT COST ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CHIPPER

KHIA ID: 307
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Lumber Company in California USA
Application Date: 1994
Products:

Belzona® 1811 (Ceramic Carbide)

Problem: This unique chipper from Germany has 48” knives that are responsible for cutting the lumber into the appropriate chip size. Over a period of time, the knife pockets wear, causing unwanted fines and off-size chips.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. View of the Klockner Chipper apparatus
  2. Rotor assembly with worn pockets
  3. Knives removed from unit
  4. Applying Belzona® 1811 to pocket profile
Application Situation
Klockner Rotary Chipper knife pocket wear.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-13.
Belzona Facts
Welding can cause localized heat stresses to the rotor assembly and replacement units have long procurement times since they have to be manufactured in Germany.
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