Gene Vogel
EASA Pump & Vibration Specialist

A bearing journal repair on a pump, motor or other machine shaft is a common repair in any EASA service center. The choice between welding, metalizing or plating should be considered for various applications. Time required, equipment cost, process cost, and of course durability in various applications are important concerns. 

Topics include: 

• An overview of each technique 
• Recommendations for various machine applications 
• Guidelines for equipment cost and process cost 
• Concerns for implementing a process in the service center 

Target Audience: Managers, supervisors, engineers and machine shop technicians will benefit from this practical review of common shaft repair techniques.