This is a 15ft prop shaft we have repaired on the 2 bearing diameters (cutlass bearings) that came up from the River Thames. We apply a special material to enable it to withstand the conditions it has to deal with !!
This overlay was done with IRS JB159 which is excellent for withstanding acids. As you can see this is quite a difficult procedure, but one IRS has mastered over the years.
At IRS it’s not just about supporting industry but also helping the individual. An inquiry came in from Phil asking us if it was at all possible to reclaim the axle bearing location diameter on his 1960 Hotchkiss M201, no problem!! A a little bit of history for...
Impeller being Coated with Hastalloy C276 HVOF Process As you can see the hastalloy looks good when finished and works perfectly in the environment it’s in.
https://www.irsltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/PTA-2.mp4 PTA (Plasma Transferred Arc ) Process that can produce welds using powders instead of just wires. This give you limitless opportunity’s for picking something that will work instead of that’s all...
High-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) coating is a thermal spray process designed to produce dense, robust coatings that enhance the surface properties of various components. Developed in the 1980s, HVOF coatings are recognised for their exceptional wear and corrosion...
