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Metalock process

Metalocking of cast iron is a well approved method since 1938. This method has solved a lot of machine frames, pumps, presses and engines from scrapping. There is no heat strain in the metalock process.

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1. Using a drill jig, rows of blind holes are drilled perpendicular
to the direction of the crack, each row to act as a key.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2. The intermediate partitions are removed with pneumatic chisel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3. Metalock keys are driven into the openings and caulked.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4. Holes for Metalock screws are drilled along the crack
between the keys.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5. The screws are fitted so close together that they overlap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6. Finally, the entire installation is caulked to ensure stability and pressure tightness.