Bed plate of pressing machine rebuilt with Belzona

KHIA ID: 7594
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Rubber producer, Slovakia
Application Date: 2014
Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)


Problem: Hydrochloric acid condensed from the process destroyed the base plate of the pressing machine.
Photograph Descriptions

1. Surface preparation

2. Belzona 1111 being applied

3. The plate ready for leveling by grinding

Application Situation
Bed plate of press used to accurately form the thickness of rubber sheet.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet ENC-7. After Belzona 1111 application it was necessary to level the plate by grinding.
Belzona Facts
Welding of this damage would take a long time, so rebuilding with Belzona 1111 was much better for customer. It was not first repair like this, first repair was done in 2013 and customer was satisfied with the outcome.