BELZONA REPAIRS ROAD ROLLER’S SHAFT
Industry: Mining & Quarrying (MINQ)
Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: Mine, SE, Brazil
Application Date: June, 2006
Products:
Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem: The shaft of a road roller presented wear with thickness loss at the bearing seat area, which was probably caused by occasional seizure. It was necessary to repair this area with a product that had excellent mechanical strength so that the part could return to normal operation. Operating conditions: Temperature < 93°C (immersion); 200°C (dry).
Photograph Descriptions
- Worn shaft before the repair
- Application of Belzona 1111
- Shaft after the repair and machining
- General view of the equipment after repair and machining
Application Situation
Road roller’s shaft.
Application Method
Repair was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know How System Leaflet MPT-1. Surface preparation was obtained by machining, leaving the affected area with a coarse and rough thread profile. Afterwards, cleaning was carried out with a degreaser. Belzona 1111 was applied on the prepared area, and the excess was removed by machining, thus obtaining the required dimensions. Equipment dimensions: weight: approximately 8.5 tons. Diameter: 440 mm. Recovered width: 200 mm.
Belzona Facts
Belzona technology offered a fast return to operation.
