Are the screw holes in the support pad blocked?
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There is a horizontal machine in the factory, and the drawings require that the screw holes in the lug plate be plugged. What is the purpose of doing this? Logically, this hole can serve as a signal hole or it can also help reduce thermal expansion and contraction stresses.
The purpose of blocking the screw holes in the lug pad plates of horizontal equipment is mainly to prevent dust and contaminants from entering, as well as to stop liquids from leaking in; this helps to protect the internal components from damage and ensures the safe and stable operation of the equipment. Furthermore, blocking the screw holes can also improve the sealing performance of the equipment, preventing the screws from loosening due to vibration or movement. .
I guess it’s to prevent rusting; the standard saddle pad indicates the exhaust hole, and if it needs to be blocked, butter can be used to fill it.
According to standard practices, this hole is intended for exhaust purposes, allowing the gases generated during welding of the gasket plates to be released. Generally, threads are also provided on this hole. It needs to be sealed during hydraulic pressure tests, and it must also be sealed when conducting leakage tests on the gasket plates. When it runs later, it is also to prevent leaks. After all, you can see outside the casing, but where the gasket is located, you cannot see what’s inside.
We don’t get clogged, because the hole is at the very bottom, and any liquid will flow out automatically through it
Prevent rusting; if water vapor from the environment gets in, it can easily accumulate in those gaps
If you really need to block it, use fat to do so
This is an exhaust vent, and it is not necessary to block it under normal circumstances