Tunnel Kiln Fan
Repairing/Rebuilding a Tunnel Kiln Fan – Scottsbluff, NE
Problem:
Fire inside the tunnel kiln which damaged the main fan.
Fan specs:
- 9,500lb. 16’ long 12” diameter
- Driven by: 450 HP electric motor which also needed to be reconditioned
Solution:
- Removed the fan
- Repaired the damage on the fan
- Reconditioned 450 hp electric motor on-site
- Straightened the fan shaft
- Re-machined the bearing surfaces
- Installed new upgraded sleeve oil bearings
- Reassemble and rebalance complete rotating assembly
The main repair to fan and shaft were done at the RMSC facility in Englewood, CO