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Core Functions and Applications
Laser cladding is a core technology for repairing worn or corroded components of marine hydraulic equipment. It uses a non-contact high-energy laser beam to clad metal powders (stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, etc.) onto damaged surfaces, enabling precise repair of key components such as hydraulic cylinder piston rods, pump shafts, motor shafts, and valve block sealing surfaces. This avoids high costs and long lead times associated with component replacement. It is widely used in the maintenance of deck hydraulic systems for bulk carriers, container ships, oil tankers, and other vessel types, compatible with international brand hydraulic equipment including STAFFA, KAYABA, IHI, and Mitsubishi.

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REPAIR SCOPE AND TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES

(1) Core Repair Components

  • Hydraulic cylinders: Piston rod surface wear, corrosion pitting, chrome plating peeling
  • Hydraulic pumps/motors: Pump shaft wear, motor shaft keyway damage, bearing position corrosion
  • Other components: Crane sheave shaft wear, windlass/winch drive shaft corrosion

(2) Key Technical Advantages

  • High-precision repair: Thermal deformation < 0.01mm, post-repair dimensional accuracy error ≤ 0.02mm, enabling direct installation without secondary processing
  • Superior durability: Cladding layer bonding strength ≥ 50MPa, corrosion resistance 3-5 times higher than original components, service life reaching over 90% of new parts
  • Cost efficiency: Repair cost 60% lower than replacing with new parts, repair time 80% less than traditional chrome plating (e.g., piston rod repair for an ocean-going cargo ship takes only 48 hours)
  • Material compatibility: Supports various cladding materials including stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, and cobalt-based alloys, suitable for high-salt spray and high-corrosion marine environments

 

REPAIR PROCESS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

  1. Preliminary inspection: Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, roughness testers) to measure component wear/corrosion depth, and take high-definition images for customer confirmation
  2. Surface pretreatment: Remove oil and rust from component surfaces through sandblasting and ultrasonic cleaning to ensure strong bonding of the cladding layer
  3. Laser cladding: Set laser power (1-5kW) according to component material and damage degree for precise cladding
  4. Post-treatment: Perform machining and dimensional calibration after cladding to ensure components meet original equipment installation standards
  5. Quality inspection: Verify cladding layer quality through penetrant testing (PT) and hardness testing (HRC), and provide inspection reports for customer filing

 

SERVICE ADVANTAGES

  • Rapid response: Provide repair solutions within 2 hours of receiving customer requests
  • After-sales guarantee: 6-month warranty for laser-clad repaired components

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