CHOCKS AND HOLDING DOWN BOLTS MEO CLASS4

 CHOCKS & HOLDING DOWN BOLTS  is used fix the bef plate to the tank top.

Functions:- 

  • any variation in tank top will not affected to engine, 
  • To avoid the misalignment of engine.
  • End chock will absorb vibration and noise of engine & trust.
  • Side chock absorb unbalanced forces due to the rotating parts of engine.


MATERIALS.

  • CAST IRON
  • EPOXY RESIN (mostly used)


Cast iron

  •  Required experts for installation.
  • And high expensive


Epoxy resin 

  • Cost effective
  • Non corrosive
  • 100% contact even rough surface.


Fixing of EPOXY RESIN chocks.

  • Clean the surface
  • Prepare chocks mixture
  • Prepare die or dam for chocks 
  • Fix holding down bolts, And power mixture around the insert the bolts 
  • Note the temperature of the mixture (not more than 25°c)
  • Tight the holding down bolts with hydraulic jack with required pressure.
  • Dry upto 48hours.






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