BELZONA HAS SMASHING SUCCESS WITH THIS BULLDOZER REPAIR

KHIA ID: 311
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)
Substrate: Chromed Steel
Customer Location: Construction company in Florida USA
Application Date: 1992
Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem: During operation, the ram contacted a high voltage line, blowing out a section of the original chrome and steel.The damage was significant enough that the cylinder was no longer able to contain the hydraulic pressure.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Damage to hydraulic ram cylinder
  2. Surface preparation with side grinder
  3. Application of Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
  4. Finished application after dressing down the repair
Application Situation
Hydraulic ram cylinder for a bulldozer.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet MPT-3.
Belzona Facts
The replacement cylinder cost in excess of $800 in 1992 and following this successful repair, the construction company became a regular, satisfied customer.
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