Success Story > Repair cartridge for microsphere paint mill
Repair cartridge for microsphere paint mill
Sector: Glaze and colours for ceramicsInitial state
Operations performed
- Dismantling and cleaning of the cartridge.
- Product Side:
- Rectification and lapping of the widia on the rotating part.
- Rectification and lapping of the silicon carbide on the stationary part.
- Atmospheric side:
- Rectification and lapping of the widia on the rotating part.
- Manufacturing of the robust silicon carbide stationary part.
- New PTFE expansion joints.
- New PTFE scraper.
- New PTFE and FKM frontal O-rings.
- Assembly and sealing test.
Application
Elaboration of ceramic pigments. Product: alcohol + chemicals + pigments. The mix circulates through a chamber of alumina microspheres (0.2/0.5 mm) to achieve an intense milling, obtaining a final product (ink) of uniform texture.
Pmax: 4 bar
T: unknown
Diagnosis
The microspheres have hit the internal parts of the mill, causing wear.
Result
