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CASE 161

Rotary lock overhaul

The Challenge

  • Heavy wear on a cast iron swing lock of about 3 Tonnes
  • Lock from the 1960s
  • No plans available
  • No spare available

Solution

  • Complete measuring with damage report
  • Build up metal in the wear zones and fit to size
  • Applying wear resistant treatment for longer and more reliable operation
  • Replacing bearings and seals with the latest technology
  • Assembly and adjustment
  • Applying a 2K coating + relabeling

Production Profits

  • An immediate saving of 20% in repair cost by applying various modern techniques.
  • Increased wear resistance greatly increases machine availability and improved R.O.I. of this piece of equipment.
  • A measurement report guarantees a more efficient next intervention.

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