| Thordon Bearing Glued In Place With Belzona | | | Industry:Power (POWR) | | | Application:Solids Handling Machinery (SHM) | | | Customer Location:Hydro power station, Sweden | | | Application Date:November 2008 | | | Application Situation:Replacement of one of the main turbine bearings. | | | Problem:The original bearing was worn out and in need of replacement. The client was looking for effective solution to bond the bearing in place. | | | Products:Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal) | | | Substrate:Cast iron | | | Application Method:Application was carried out using a modified version of Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-7. After grit blasting the bearing housing, Belzona® 1321 was applied to the bearing housing and Thordon SXL bearing before clamping into place until cured. Finally, the bearing was machined down to the correct inner diameter. | | | Belzona Facts:Thordon have worked closely with Belzona to ensure technical support is available for such applications. The Belzona® 1321 was chosen as adhesive based on its excellent adhesion, electrical insulation properties and its total corrosion resistance even in harsh environments. Belzona® 1321 is a well established method for bonding Thordon bearings and this technique has been reviewed and approved by the customer who are very pleased with the results. | | | Photographs Description
- Dismantling the bearing housing on the turbine
- The damaged bearing had disbonded from the bearing housing which resulted in a corroded surface
- Thordon SXL bearing half mounted and glued with Belzona® 1321. Clamps are used to hold bearing in position
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