Replacement Materials
During the overhaul of pumps or valves, packings and gaskets are normally always replaced. Mechanical seals are inspected and then either repaired or replaced.
In many cases, however, it is only after disassembly that it becomes clear which additional components must be replaced.
These include:
Many of these consumable materials are kept in stock by our company or by our cooperation partners.
Refurbishment
Components that are only worn at functional areas can often be refurbished by weld build-up of the worn sections. This applies, for example, to industrial knives or cutting tools in the wood or paper industry, worn shafts with localized wear, impellers of pumps, and similar parts.
In many cases, it is possible to achieve a longer service life for the refurbished component compared to the original part by hardening the functional surfaces.
The same principle also applies for protection against corrosion.
New Manufacturing / Engineering Adaptation
The production of a completely new component is advisable if the original part is unavailable, only obtainable with unsatisfactory delivery times, or only at excessive cost.
In addition, newly manufactured parts can be adapted in their design to the specific application. Examples include welded constructions as replacements for cast components, application of wear-protection layers at potential wear zones, or modification of dimensions depending on the expected load.
The adjacent image shows a spindle penetration for valve actuation on a tanker vessel, designed to meet TA-Luft requirements and seawater resistance. The delivery time from order acceptance through design, manufacturing, and final inspection took only 4 weeks.
