Belzona Rebuilds Bearing Surface On Paper Machine Drive

Industry:

Pulp & Paper (PLPR)

Application:

Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)

Customer Location:

Pulp & Paper Operation, BC, Canada

Application Date:

2001

Application Situation:

Bearing fit on paper machine drive

Problem:

The worn bearing fit on the paper machine drive was causing gear lash problems.

Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)

Substrate:

Steel

Application Method:

Application carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet MPT-7.

Belzona Facts:

There is a long and sucessful history of using this type of repair procedure in these facilities without any failures. This application also saves a great deal of downtime as there is no need to disassemble the housing.

Photographs Description

1. The bearing fit area ground to provide a rough surface and degreased with Belzona® 9111 
2. The mold was positioned carefully before injecting Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)
3. The mold removed, revealing a perfectly formed new bearing surface