Componente: Sello de reactor Equipo: Reactor químico vitrificado

Chemical plantsRamallo, AR

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Basic Information

Overview

The reactor seal showed wear and loss of geometry, compromising the equipment's tightness and operational continuity. The repair had to be carried out on-site, with high precision and within a short timeframe to minimize plant downtime. Process: Geometric recovery by welding Work location: On-site Base material: Carbon steel

Industry

Chemical plants

Location

Ramallo, AR

Component/Workpiece

Componente: Sello de reactor Equipo: Reactor químico vitrificado

Business Type

Integra - On Site

Job Type

Repair

OEM

Reactor químico vitrificado K10000L

Type of Wear

Corrosion

Tags

application: reactor seal repair
country: argentina

Base Metal

Material base: Acero al carbono

General Dimensions (mm)

Dimensiones aproximadas: 500 mm x 90 mm

Problem Description

The challenge the customer was facing

The reactor seal showed wear and loss of geometry, compromising the equipment's tightness and operational continuity. The repair had to be carried out on-site, with high precision and within a short timeframe to minimize plant downtime.

Previous Service Life

6mo

Welding Alloys Solution

How WA solved the challenge

Welding Alloys Argentina carried out the recovery using semi-automatic welding, utilizing specialized consumables: E71T-1: Structural reconstruction. E312T: Reinforcement layer and abrasion resistance. Process: FCAW. Finish: Grinding and dimensional adjustment. Duration: 12 hours of on-site work.

Product Category

Consumables

WA Product Used

E71T-1 y E312T

Diameter

1.6 mm

Job Duration

12h

Technical Advantages

The Results Restoration of the geometry and functionality of the seal. Recovery of the reactor's tightness. Cost reduction compared to component replacement. Minimization of downtime. Extension of the equipment's lifespan.

Service Life

1y

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Financial Impact

Solution Revenue

$4,650

Submission Details

Contributor

Pablo Matias Encinas

pablo.encinas@welding-alloys.com

Created

April 10, 2026

Submitted

April 21, 2026

Approved By

Laslo Ekres

May 11, 2026