BELZONA REPAIRS MASSIVE FAILURE OF KILN SUPPORT CASINGS

KHIA ID: 447
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
  1. General view of the trunnion supports
  2. The shattered casings
  3. One of the fabricated strengthening plates in position
  4. 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.