BELZONA GIVES SUPPORT TO NEW RAILS OF 10 TON PRESS
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)
Substrate: Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel
Customer Location: Producer of drywall systems, Bulgaria
Application Date: August, 2009
Products:
Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem: Irregularities in underlying steel base gave requirement for an irregular shim of between 2 & 10mm for new steel support rail for the press.
Photograph Descriptions
- View of new stainless steel rails.
- After surface preparation and dry fit assembly Belzona® 1111 applied to seal around rail perimeter
- Creating irregular shim by injection of Belzona® 1321
- Completed repair and press ready to be lowered into position
Application Situation
7 metre long support rails for 10 ton press in Drywall panel production plant
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet GSS-9.
Belzona Facts
Belzona provides a high-strength irregular shim to support the rails. Belzona Consultant was able to provide instructions on how to apply products on site to ensure complete filling of gaps in the range from 2 to 10 mm between new rails and steel base.