Thermal Power Plant

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Thermal power plant equipment operates in very harsh environments. Proactive maintenance can help maximize production, extend equipment life and prevent unplanned plant downtime.

Coal Handling Plants

Boiler

Challenge 1: Leaks from Soot Blower Gearboxes

Hundreds of soot blowers line the boiler perimeter to prevent boiler tube failure. Gasket failure and leaking threaded connections are common areas of concern within soot blower gearboxes.

Solution: Prevent gasket failure by using LOCTITE 518 on all rigid surfaces.

Challenge 2: Loosening of Coal Feeder threaded fasteners

High vibrations can lead to self-loosening of threaded connections in coal feeders leading to unplanned downtime.

Solution: Secure threaded fasteners using LOCTITE 2701 Threadlockers.

Challenge 3: Leaks from Coal Feeder Gearbox flanges

Solid gaskets tend to relax after some time leading to leak paths which can cause the gearbox to run dry.

Solution: Secure threaded fasteners using LOCTITE 574 Gasketing Compounds.

Challenge 4: Air leaks from Pressure control gauges

Thread fittings of pressure control gauges can loosen under operating conditions leading to leaks. This gives inaccurate pressure readings on the gauges and leads to loss in plant efficiency.

Solution: Seal threaded connections using LOCTITE 577 Thread Sealant.

Steam Generation Systems

Challenge 1: Loosening of threaded connections in Turbine

Challenge - Threaded assemblies of turbine components get loosened during operations affecting smooth operations.

Solution: Secure long-term service of turbine using LOCTITE 243 Threadlockers

Challenge 2: Leaks from oil pipe valve and lines

Pre-cut gaskets and o-rings sag and crack leading to leaks from flange joints in oil pipe valve and lines.

Solution: Seal the oil valve flange using LOCTITE 518 Gasketing Compound

Challenge 3: Shaft misalignment in fan motors and turbine assemblies

Fans and turbines are subjected to harsh vibrational forces that result in misalignment. Over time, this situation can cause damage to motors, shafts, blades and housings.

Solution: Secure fan or turbine assembly on shaft with LOCTITE 660 Retaining Compound

Water Handling Systems

Electric motors and generators are the prime drivers of all machinery. Any failure in these can lead to costly downtime. Proactive maintenance can minimize the risk of such unscheduled breakdowns and increase the service life of the motor driven equipment.

Housing and End Plates

Challenge 1: Loosening of End Plates

Vibration and shock loads can lead to loosening of the through bolts that keep the end Plates bolted to the housing. This can lead to misalignment and can cause damage to the motor.

Solution: Secure end cover through bolts with LOCTITE 222 Threadlocker

Challenge 2: Loosening of Assembly Screws and Cover Screws

The threaded assemblies can work themselves loose under dynamic loads. This can lead to excessive vibration in the machine and can damage the housing and frame.

Solution: Lock assembly and cover screws with LOCTITE 243 Threadlocker

Challenge 3: Ingression of Moisture and Foreign Particles

The interface between the end plates and housing allow foreign particles to enter the motor housing which can significantly reduce the motor performance.

Solution: Seal the end plate and housing interface with LOCTITE 518 Flange Sealant

Shaft Mountings

Mounting Bolt

Most industrial centrifugal pumps carry a significant capital equipment value. It is important to extend their service lives and ensure that they run efficiently. Proactive maintenance can reduce the risk of breakdowns and increase pump reliability and longevity.

Bearing Frame & Housing

Frame Adapter

Pump Casing

Coupling

Pump Base Mounting

Industrial gearboxes play an important role in processing and manufacturing facilities. Reliable operation over a long service life, with minimum maintenance, is a key requirement. Proactive maintenance can minimize expensive downtime, enhance reliability and dramatically cut costs.

Housing

Housing and Cover Assembly

Lubrication and Cooling System

Shaft Mounted Components

Gearbox Mounting Bolt

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LOCTITE Solutions Across Industries

LOCTITE offers solutions tailored to solving industry-specific challenges, which can optimize manufacturing processes and drive down cost.

Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance

Paper and Pulp

Rubber and Plastic

Automotive Components

Textiles

Food and Beverage

Cement Plant Industry

Mining Industry

Steel Plant

Oil and Gas Industry

Thermal Power Plant

Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance

Industrial equipment manufacturers design and build machines that make other machines and end products.

LOCTITE products help industrial equipment manufacturers in maintaining smooth operations and high productivity of all machines.

Problem Areas

Maintenance of Electric Motors
Maintenance of Pumps
Maintenance of Gearbox

Paper and pulp

The harsh environment of the paper and pulp industry leads to a variety of maintenance challenges.

LOCTITE can help in eliminating the challenges and increase the productivity of machines.

Problem Areas

Maintenance of Electric Motors
Maintenance of Pumps
Maintenance of Gearbox

Rubber and Plastic

The versatile end products manufactured put immense stress on the processing machinery.

LOCTITE products help the machines run smoothly under extreme working conditions, while maintaining high productivity.

Problem Areas

Maintenance of Electric Motors
Maintenance of Pumps
Maintenance of Gearbox

Automotive Components

Auto component manufacturers need to deliver within tight deadlines and comply with strict product and process quality.

LOCTITE solutions help in fast repair and proactive maintenance of machines to ensure plant reliability.

Problem Areas

Maintenance of Electric Motors
Maintenance of Pumps
Maintenance of Gearbox

Textiles

In order to keep up with the dynamic industry changes, the process machinery should run without unplanned breakdowns.

LOCTITE solutions help in corrective, preventive and proactive maintenance to ensure process reliability and high productivity.

Problem Areas

Maintenance of Electric Motors
Maintenance of Pumps
Maintenance of Gearbox

Food and Beverage

Food and Beverage processing industry needs to comply with stringent regulations. Challenges such as loosening due to vibration, leakages and corrosion, threaten the everyday performance of processing machinery.

LOCTITE products help to combat the above challenges and increase machine reliability.

Problem Areas

Maintenance of Electric Motors
Maintenance of Pumps
Maintenance of Gearbox

Cement Plant Industry

Equipment reliability and predictability are most important to keep a cement plant running 24X7. Below are some solutions to commonly encountered maintenance challenges across various departments of a Cement plant.

Problem Areas

Maintenance of Cement Plant
Maintenance of Electric Motors
Maintenance of Pumps
Maintenance of Gearbox

Mining Industry

Maximizing productivity and preventing unplanned downtime are critical in the Mining industry. Proactive maintenance can help protect mining assets in all phases of operations and reduce common, redundant failures.

Problem Areas

Maintenance of Mining Equipment
Maintenance of Electric Motors
Maintenance of Pumps
Maintenance of Gearbox

Steel Plant

From the coke oven plant and sinter plants to the pickling plant and cold rolled finishing line, reliable equipment is a must. Expensive downtime due to un- scheduled maintenance can be avoided throughout the steel making process by utilizing LOCTITE maintenance solutions.

Problem Areas

Maintenance of Steel Processing Plant
Maintenance of Electric Motors
Maintenance of Pumps
Maintenance of Gearbox

Oil and Gas Industry

Decanter centrifuges are important equipment in an Oil & Gas plant. The below sections will help service engineers tackle service and repair challenges to keep the downtime short and increase equipment longevity.

Problem Areas

Maintenance of Centrifuge
Maintenance of Electric Motors
Maintenance of Pumps
Maintenance of Gearbox

Thermal Power Plant

Thermal Power Plant Thermal power plant equipment operates in very harsh environments. Proactive maintenance can help maximize production, extend equipment life and prevent unplanned plant downtime.

Problem Areas

Maintenance of Thermal Power Plant
Maintenance of Electric Motors
Maintenance of Pumps
Maintenance of Gearbox

Ensuring Reliable Electric Motors

Electric motor is an integral equipment for plant machinery. LOCTITE solutions help to improve performance and reduce costs by preventing minor issues such as self-loosening of threaded assemblies which can lead to unplanned downtime.

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Prevent Pump Breakdowns with Increased Threaded Fastener Reliability

Frequent pump breakdowns can increase downtime costs and reduce productivity. LOCTITE threadlockers ensure pump reliability and longevity by filling all gaps between engaging threads, preventing self-loosening.

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Ensure zero leak industrial pumps

LOCTITE thread sealants provide instant sealing to prevent leakage of gasses and liquids, making threaded industrial pumps reliable and leak-proof.

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Increasing Pump Service Life by Increasing Rotational Component Relaibility

Industrial pump reliability highly depends on cylindrical components like shaft and bearing. Proactive maintenance of these essential components can reduce the risk of breakdowns, preventing downtime costs and increasing pump service life.

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Proactive Maintenance of Gearbox to Maximize Productivity

A gearbox failure can lead to costly setback and affect overall plant operations. LOCTITE threadlockers combat common challenges such as loosening, corrosion and seizure of fasteners, ensuring high reliability.

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Ensure Zero Leak Gearboxes

Leakages in gearbox can lead to reduce equipment life and amount to expensive downtime. LOCTITE gasketing compounds ensure 100% flange seal preventing expensive leaks

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Coal Handling Plants

Challenge 1: Wallow and Seizure of Bearings in Belt and Screw Type Conveyors

Challenge 2: Vibrational loosening of Coal Crusher frame bolts

Boiler

Challenge 1: Leaks from Soot Blower Gearboxes

Challenge 2: Loosening of Coal Feeder threaded fasteners

Challenge 3: Leaks from Coal Feeder Gearbox flanges

Challenge 4: Air leaks from Pressure control gauges

Steam Generation Systems

Challenge 1: Loosening of threaded connections in Turbine

Challenge 2: Leaks from oil pipe valve and lines

Challenge 3: Shaft misalignment in fan motors and turbine assemblies

Water Handling Systems

Challenge 1: Leaks from threaded pipe fittings

Housing and End Plates

Challenge 1: Loosening of End Plates

Challenge 2: Loosening of Assembly Screws and Cover Screws

Challenge 3: Ingression of Moisture and Foreign Particles

Shaft Mountings

Challenge 1: Loosening of Bearing or Commutator

Challenge 2: Fretting Corrosion on Bearing

Mounting Bolt

Challenge: Misalignment Due to Loose Mounting Bolts

Bearing Frame & Housing

Challenge 1: Oil Leaks from Threaded Assemblies

Challenge 2: Bearing Spinout, Corrosion and Component Damage

Frame Adapter

Challenge 1: Gasket Failure between Bearing Frame and Frame Adapter

Challenge 2: Fastener Loosening and Corrosion to Frame Adapter Mounting Bolts

Pump Casing

Challenge: Corrosion and Seizure of Pump Casing Bolts

Challenge: Leaks between the Stuffing Box and Casing

Coupling

Challenge: Misalignment and Damage Due to Coupling Loosening

Pump Base Mounting

Challenge: Misalignment Due to Loose Mounting Bolts

Housing

Challenge: Damage and Corrosion in Housing due to Bearing Spin

Housing and Cover Assembly

Challenge 1: Gasket Failure Between Upper and Lower Housing of a Split Gearbox

Challenge 2: Loosening and Corrosion of Housing and Cover Fasteners

Lubrication and Cooling System

Challenge: Leakages from Threaded Fittings

Shaft Mounted Components

Challenge 1: Spun Bearings on Shaft

Challenge 2: Loosening of Fitted Gears

Gearbox Mounting Bolt

Challenge: Misalignment Due to Mounting Bolt Loosening

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Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance

Paper and pulp

Rubber and Plastic

Automotive Components

Textiles

Food and Beverage

Cement Plant Industry

Mining Industry

Steel Plant

Oil and Gas Industry

Thermal Power Plant