BELZONA EXTENDS THE LIFE OF THIS TRUNION END BEARING
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)
Substrate: Cast Iron
Customer Location: Pulp Mill in Alberta, Canada
Application Date: 1996
Products:
Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem: The lubrication system failed on the trunion end bearing on a 4-ton lime kiln, wearing through the entire bronze liner and into the cast iron pillow block.
Photograph Descriptions
- Pillow block damage evident
- Trial fit of new bronze liner
- Rebuilt cast iron using a forming technique
Application Situation
Trunion end bearing for a 40-ton lime kiln.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet MPT-7. Side shields, C-clamps and infrared lights were used to speed up the cure time.
Belzona Facts
The cost of a new cast iron trunion is approximately $20,000. Replacement of a new trunion was considered, but weeks of procurement time eliminated that possibility because the lime kiln was shut down. The pro-file was restored by using Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal).
