BELZONA REPAIRS CRACK ON ENGINE BLOCK
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)
Substrate: Cast Iron
Customer Location: Idaho, USA
Application Date: 1992
Products:
Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona 9341 (Reinforcing Sheet)
Problem: An early freeze allowed ice to crack the engine casing.
Photograph Descriptions
- JD 444 Loader with cracked engine block
- Engine showing long crack in water jacket
- Area prepared with studs in place
- Completed application
Application Situation
Cracked engine casing leaks antifreeze.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet ENC-1. The area was ground, studs placed every 2 inches then covered with Belzona 1111, incorporating Belzona 9341.
Belzona Facts
The engine ran strong. The leaking antifreeze was the only thing stopping them from using the loader. Replacing the engine was the only alternative for the sawmill.
