IN-SITU BELZONA SHAFT REPAIR
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)
Substrate: Mild steel
Customer Location: University, London
Application Date: December 2011
Products:
Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem: The worn shaft was causing vibration and so much noise that they could not use the lecture hall.
Photograph Descriptions
- Worn shaft
- Prepared surface
- Former being clamped in place
- Completed repair
Application Situation
Air handler shaft
Application Method
The repair was carried out in accordance with the Belzona Know-How System Leaflet MPT-2. The required shaft diameter was restored using a pre-fabricated former.
Belzona Facts
The university needed a quick repair as they required the lecture hall urgently. The customer chose Belzona as they knew they could turn the job around far quicker and cheaper than traditional repair or replacement. They used £100 of product and 2 days labour versus £4,000 and 7 days using conventional methods.
