BELZONA RESCUES KOMATSU LOADER
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)
Substrate: Mild Steel
Customer Location: Heavy equipment repair shop, Canada
Application Date: November 2008
Products:
Belzona® 1161 (Super UW-Metal)
Problem: Loader drove over rock and cracked the casing in many areas
Photograph Descriptions
- Loader
- Cracked transmission casing
- Preparation of casing
- Belzona® 1161 after application
Application Situation
Komatsu transmission casing
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet ENC-1.
Belzona Facts
After trying welding the cracks the oil in this casing continued to leak. That’s when Belzona® 1161 came to the rescue. Cost of repair $1500 vs Komatsu dealer repair over $20,000. Loader still running after 10 months of operation maintenance free.
