BELZONA REPAIRS HYDRAULIC RAM IN SERVICE FOR OVER TEN YEARS

KHIA ID: 310
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)
Substrate: Chromed Steel
Customer Location: Paper Mill in Alabama, USA
Application Date: 1989
Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem: The hydraulic ram was scored due to a packing failure and was unable to build up enough pressure to raise and lower the table and transfer the stack of paper onto the conveyor system.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Scored hydraulic ram cylinder
  2. Surface preparation with die grinder
  3. Damaged area squared off
  4. Finished repair
Application Situation
Hydraulic ram for a Layboy Table.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet MPT-3.
Belzona Facts
The edges of the scores were squared off and deepened with a side grinder. Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal) was then applied to the prepared surface and dressed down with a file and emery cloth. The application has been in service for over 10 years. As long as the packing and seal area is maintained, the repair should last for a very long time.
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