The repairs were carried out by Metalock technicians using our portable site lathe and in situ boring equipment
Turbine cylinder and rotor modifications completed on site in power station workshop.
Rotor seal modifications
A video of the Metalock new portable site lathe designed in house specifically for applications of this nature.
Metalock are changing J seals in both the rotor and blade carriers at the customer site. Keeping the work on site prevents costly transportation charges.
Picture showing J Seals in rotor
Metalock portable boring bar machining J seal location grooves in the blade carrier
A video showing the Metalock portable boring bar machining J seal location grooves in the blade carrier.
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Metalock in Action
Gas turbine thrust collar repaired in-situ
Date posted:
1 September 2026
Turbine blade carrier and rotor seal replacement
Date posted:
26 August 2026
Turbine Blade Carrier Repair
Date posted:
2 July 2025
Brush Turbo Generator Machining Slip Rings In Situ
Date posted:
14 April 2025
Fan Shaft Recovery following bearing failure
Date posted:
21 March 2025
Metropolitan Vickers Hydro Turbine casing repair
Date posted:
5 September 2024
Generator Rotor Journal Diameter re-machined in situ
Date posted:
5 September 2024
160MW Gas Turbine Cylinder Boring
Date posted:
1 June 2024
Hydro Electric Power Station, North Wales
Date posted:
24 January 2024
Hydro Turbine 3D scan
Date posted:
6 November 2023