Our service team has restored an Anval Rotary Floating Shoe Valve (RFS) for an iron ore mining operation. Upon inspection of the rotary floating shoe valve, the following was found:
- Guard: Missing some fasteners; the remaining ones are rusted and need replacement. The guard is in serviceable condition.
- Chain: Missing and required replacement.
- Sprocket: Worn teeth and a damaged grub screw; replacement required.
- Bearings: D.E. and N.D.E. units will be replaced. N.D.E. is missing grease fittings and requires replacement.
- Side Plates/Inspection Cover: Both are serviceable.
- Body Internals: Contaminant buildup noted; body remains serviceable.
- Rotor Assembly: Worn ceramic tips with corrosion; replacement needed.
- Shaft: Worn from seal contact; replacement required.
- Floating Shoe: Some corrosion present; OEM recommends replacement.
- Seals: All seals need replacement.
- Gearbox: Damaged input housing requires replacement. The worn sprocket needs replacement. Oil is normal and clean. Input shaft and gears are serviceable. Input bearings, oil seal, and o-ring; casing gasket and output oil seal require replacement. Casing and output shafts/ gears are serviceable.
- Motor: Passed testing; all components are serviceable except for bearings and seals, needed replacement.
Our service team expertly repaired the Anval Rotary Floating Shoe Valve (RFS), fitted it with replacement parts, and performed comprehensive servicing. We also conducted a performance test, applied paint and preservation coatings, wrapped it for protection, and transported it on an anti-slip daywalk pallet.