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Viscous damper repair

1 Damper failure 1 Damper failure resulting from lack of sample analysis. Even up to this point, it can be possible to effect repair using Metaldyne’s expertise. The damper will be stripped and cleaned.

2 Measuring journal wear 2 Measuring journal wear to assess damage for technical report and
subsequent repair.

3 Machining inertia ring 3 Machining inertia ring to remove bearing damage and to prepare a perfect surface that will ensure optimum damper performance.

4 Re-machining of internal 4 Re-machining of internal damage on the casing.

• Re-conditioned dampers 5 Re-assembly, using technically superior material which will greatly extend the operating life of the damper.

6 Pressure and vacuum testing 6 Pressure and vacuum testing to accurately calculate the volume of silicone fluid required to compensate for fluid expansion during operation.

7 The damper is now totally reconditioned 7 The damper is now totally reconditioned and meets the latest technical specification. It is effectively, as new.


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Metaldyne has over 50 years experience in the field of damper repair and provides the most comprehensive service for all makes and types of viscous dampers.(Holset Viscous Dampers) The Company has been assessed and approved by Lloyds – DNV – Bsi to international Quality Assurance Standard ISO 9001.

Metaldyne UK offers the following services

  •  In-house damper repair up to approx. 1500 mm diameter
  •  On-site repair worldwide for viscous dampers over 1500 mm diameter
  •  Emergency service / repair 7 days a week
  •  Emergency repair for standard dampers within 24 hours
  •  Re-conditioned dampers can be certified for Classification Societies on request.

Our team of technical experts offers advise and help, and will be delighted to discuss your project.

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