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Steam Turbine Rotor Repairs

With over five decades of experience, Metalock Engineering is renowned for providing reliable and cost-effective repair solutions across various industries. Our expertise in orbital machining and a commitment to swift, effective repairs that your steam turbine rotors remain in optimal condition, reducing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency. Read on to learn more about how we can assist you.

Steam Turbine Rotor Repairs

Steam Turbine Rotor Journal Repair Services

Metalock Engineering specialises in orbital machining techniques which helps to restore steam turbine rotors journals to operational condition. Many journals are affected by wear, corrosion, and thermal damage. Our in-situ orbital machining techniques provides a reliable service that restores roundness and surface finish, which in turn will assist in minimising downtime and enhancing the performance of your steam turbine rotors.

Metalock Engineering provide our specialist range of on-site service applications, in support of OEMs and turbine operators all around the world, during planned and emergency breakdown situations. These services include:

  • On-Site machining.
  • Laser Tracking and 3D scanning.
  • Cold repairs on cracked or broken cast iron components.
  • Welding and laser cladding.

Why Continuous Maintenance is Necessary

  • Adaptability to load changes: A well-maintained steam turbine can better adjust to load variations. This adaptability helps sustained stability and quality of output, which sees improved grid reliability and operational flexibility.
  • Minimised erosion and corrosion impact
  • Balancing and vibration control: Regular maintenance helps the rotors remain balanced, a key factor in reducing vibrations.

Our Steam Turbine Rotor Repair Experience

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Metalock Engineering is known across various industries for their specialist engineering services providing support and expertise to OEMs and Operators in turbine/generator repair and refurbishment. Having operated in this sector for over five decades, we can offer reliable, effective repair methods with a focus on cost effectiveness.

Common Causes for Steam Turbine Rotor Damage or Degradation

  • Thermal stress:
  • Corrosion and erosion:
  • Mechanical wear and tear:
  • Foreign object damage:

Advantages of Using Metalock Engineering

With a rich history across many industries, Metalock Engineering has become a leader in orbital machining techniques used in the restoration of steam turbine rotor journal repair. With decades of experience, our seasoned team addresses common issues through a combination of knowledge and tried-and-tested techniques. We pride ourselves on swift, effective solutions that keep downtime to a minimum.

Steam Turbine Rotor Damage

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