Pump Shaft Repair

KHIA ID: 9718
Industry: Fluid Flow (FLOW)
Application: FBC-Fans, Blowers and Compressors (FBC)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: Spiliotopoulou 7, Agia Sofia, 18545, Piraeus, Greece
Application Date: December 2024
Products: Belzona 1131 (Bearing Metal)

Problem: One of the pump shafts in the machinery shop showed damage near the sealing area. Following our initial consultation, they ask for guidance on how to fix it without having to replace it. Because of its self-lubricating qualities, Belzona Bearing Metal 1131 was recommended.

Shaft Initial Condition

Surface prepared

Bearing Metal Application

Complete repair

Application Situation
Belzona provided the client with a quick and reasonably priced repair. Both the end user and the workshop were quite happy with the result.
Application Method
Workshop execute the FBC-12 procedure from the System Leaflets. A lathe was used for the surface preparation and the undercut of the excess material.
Belzona Facts
Belzona saved the customer from shaft replacement.