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

Shaft prepared
Split sleeve former
Rebuilt shaft being measured
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.

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