Platen Press Cylinder Repair

Sector:

Aluminium production.

Location:

Scotland.

SOW:

• The platen cylinder (6M long/4T in weight) was offloaded and positioned, using our overhead gantry crane for strip down and inspection.
• Appraisal documentation was submitted, outlining the scope of work for damage to parts and provide seal requirements.
• The rod required work on the chrome plating to remove surface imperfections for replacement seals.
• A replacement full seal kit was installed and the cylinder reassembled, function and pressure tested.

Result:

The cylinder uses a specified water glycol fluid instead of standard mineral hydraulic oil. As a result the function and pressure testing was done using a dedicated HPU on this occasion and the test results were data logged and forwarded to the client. Final inspection checks were carried out before returning the cylinder to the customer.