CLASSIC BELZONA SHAFT REPAIR AT CEMENT PLANT

KHIA ID: 1241
Industry: Cement (CMNT)
Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Cement plant, Nazareth, PA
Application Date: November 2005
Products: Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem: Kilns were to be shut down in approximately 4-6 weeks but failed split bearing caused scoring of shaft requiring urgent repair.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Shaft prepared
  2. Split sleeve former
  3. Rebuilt shaft being measured
  4. Back in service
Application Situation
Forced draft fan shaft for the kilns.
Application Method
Application was completed in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet MPT-2.
Belzona Facts
Application completed with minimal downtime saving thousands of dollars in lost production. Belzona cost is minimal in comparison to alternatives. The replacement bearing alone cost $10K.