BELZONA ELASTOMER MAKES MECHANICAL SEAL REFURBISHMENT EASY
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Hydroelectric plant, Italy
Application Date: Ongoing for 20 years
Products:
Belzona® 2111 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)
Problem: The rubber seal is difficult to adjust on site. Problems also occur with misalignement.
Photograph Descriptions
- Protecting and blasting steel support
- Rubber ring being Conditioned
- Conditioner applied to metal support
- Rubber ring bonded in place with Belzona Elastomer
Application Situation
Mechanical Seal from hydroelectric turbine
Application Method
Application carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet GSS-2. Rubber ring bonded in place with Belzona® 2111 then re-machined to precise tolerance. Steel substrate is masked off and bond face grit blasted prior to bonding rubber ring in place with Belzona Elastomer.
Belzona Facts
Simple and cost effective replacement of a difficult spare part. Belzona Elastomer provides a strong reliable bond without the need for vulcanizing.
