BELZONA REPAIRS MASSIVE FAILURE OF KILN SUPPORT CASINGS
Industry: Cement (CMNT)
Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)
Substrate: Cast Iron
Customer Location: Cement works in Egypt
Application Date: March 2004
Products:
Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem: Casings on trunnion supports shattered due to the breakage of the roller neck.
Photograph Descriptions
- General view of the trunnion supports
- The shattered casings
- One of the fabricated strengthening plates in position
- Belzona® 1111 used to bond and seal the cracked casing
Application Situation
Rotary kiln used in cement production
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet ENC-1.
Belzona Facts
Various strengthening plates and straps were used to add strength to the repairs. Two large casings were completely restored. Alternative was the replacement at the cost of $20,000 each and six months delivery time.
