Damage analysis

Bell systems are exposed to high loads during ringing, which can lead to different damage to the individual components. The methods of material testing determine the extent and possible causes of cracks. Typical damage to bells are:

• Fatigue cracks in the sound body
• Material removal and wear at the stop points
• Wear and cracks on clapper eyelets
• Cracks in the area of the bell crown

Typical damage to clappers:

• Fatigue cracks in the area of the shaft
• Cracks on the suspension / on the leather binding
• Wear on the stop points, especially when using stop buffers