REDWIRE Iron plant reduces leaks, improves safety with HOLZ expansion joint

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Posted by Northern Industrial Supply Co. (NISCO)


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A custom-designed HOLZ expansion joint improved the product-screening process at an iron plant.

HOLZ Rubber Company offers a whole world of industrial solutions with its line of first-rate expansion joints, which are available in Canada from Northern Industrial Supply Company (NISCO). If a customer requires any kind of joint to solve a mechanical issue – like a flexible expansion joint to absorb excessive vibration, for example – HOLZ can come to the rescue.

One key example of HOLZ being of major assistance occurred a few years ago, when a reduced iron plant was having issues with a screener.

A very dusty process

This iron plant produces direct reduced iron in a manufacturing process that involves running the iron product through the screener, which is a device that helps to sort the iron into various sizes. Not only does this process tend to create a lot of dust; it also can include a lot of heavy vibration and abrasive media. This was causing problems for the company not long ago, when the screening process was causing holes and tears in the existing seal that was wrapped and banded to the duct work. Repairing leaks and replacing the seal were costing a lot of money, while the leaks made the work environment unsafe.

Fortunately for the plant, HOLZ was on hand to offer a solution.

The HOLZ Engineering Group worked with the local HOLZ distributor to custom-design and build a flexible expansion joint for the screener’s dust cover. This product was designed with the HOLZ 942 style, making it flexible enough to hold up the vibration from the screening process, but also strong enough to seal over time with abrasive resistant materials.

With this new flexible expansion joint in place, the plant now experiences fewer leaks in the screening process and a safer operation. The joint continues to fulfill its sealing function, and the company saves plenty in repair and replacement expenses.

With the assistance of NISCO, the HOLZ team can devise similar custom solutions for Canadian manufacturers as well. HOLZ expansion joints are strong, tough, and durable. Trust HOLZ to find or create the perfect joint for any application.

To learn more, contact NISCO.


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Posted by Northern Industrial Supply Co. (NISCO)


Northern Industrial Supply Company is your sole source for industrial and commercial heating, ventilation and air-condit... Read more

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