In-Situ Fan Shaft Rebuild

KHIA ID: 9838
Industry: Not Specified (NS)
Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: Midwest, USA
Application Date: August 1997
Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal),Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal),Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)

Problem: Pitting corrosion was causing balance issues. A new part was months from being procured.

Severe Pitting Corrosion

Belzona 1311 being applied to rebuild damaged areas

Belzona 1321 brush applied

Application Situation
The Belzona solution offered a quicker turnaround time.
Application Method
Area was grit blasted and degreased. Then Belzona 1311 was applied to the damaged areas followed by two coats of Belzona 1321.
Belzona Facts
Using Belzona helped this facility save on the long lead time for a new fan shaft. It also stopped any further damage to the equipment due to imbalance.