BELZONA REPAIR TO LARGE EXCAVATOR CONTROL CABLE
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)
Substrate: Rubber
Customer Location: Ferro-nickel plant in Macedonia
Application Date: June 2003
Products:
Belzona® 2311 (SR-Elastomer)
Problem: Torn cable cover due to weather influences and friction with ground. There was need for material which is elastic, has good athesion, abrasion and water resistance.
Photograph Descriptions
- View of excavator
- Torn cable cover
- Repaired cable with Belzona® 2311
- Condition after 14 months in service
Application Situation
Control cable from large iron ore excavator.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet ENC-10. Belzona® 9341 (Reinforcement tape) was used between two layers of Belzona® 2311
Belzona Facts
Mechanical bonded rubber coupling had been used before on damaged insulation of the cable, but Belzona® 2311 showed better elasticity, adhesion and abrasion resistance. This application have been done on ten further locations.
