INRTU Reverse Engineers BAIKALSEA Company Equipment Components
The Design and Technology Bureau of INRTU (Priority 2030 Program) has performed reverse engineering of equipment components, developed technical documentation, and manufactured parts for BAIKALSEA Company (Irkutsk).
As noted by the Head of the Design and Technology Bureau, Pavel Grishkevich, all projects are aimed at manufacturing pilot batches of domestic components and parts for equipment used in the uninterrupted bottling of mineral water and product labeling. The engineers determined the geometric parameters, material, and design of the elements, developed the necessary documentation, and produced prototypes and pilot batches. The range of products includes gearbox assemblies, shafts, and numerous sensors and bushings.
"Prior to mass production, we tested upgraded components and validated their performance. Following feedback from BAIKALSEA Company, we either moved to full-scale production or implemented improvements. Creating these uniquely shaped parts and assemblies gave us deep insight into the bottling technology for drinking water," said Pavel Grishkevich.
According to the Design and Technology Bureau, its core R&D customers are companies from the aviation, mining, and oil sectors. The partnership with BAIKALSEA Company marks a first and successful foray into the food industry, enabling the INRTU team to develop new areas of expertise.
"In one of the projects, it was necessary to sel ect a material for the product that would be resistant to ozone exposure during operation. We used spectral analysis and studied mechanical properties by conducting tensile and compression tests. As a result, we managed to sel ect an optimal Russian material analog, thereby achieving import substitution."
Furthermore, our bureau team, specializing in metals, has mastered the processing of polymer parts. The client needed a batch of prototypes to be manufactured, and through practical work and studying polymer properties, we completed the job in full compliance with BAIKALSEA Company's requirements," said engineer Nikita Vyatchin.
INRTU and BAIKALSEA have been partners since 2024. So far, experts fr om the Design and Technology Bureau and university research labs have produced hundreds of components for the company, utilizing high-precision metrology equipment, testing and prototype analysis systems, and a full range of production machinery.
"The partnership with BAIKALSEA once again proves that the link between science and production contributes to the development of the region and local enterprises. Our colleagues approach the bureau with unique, non-standard tasks and other inquiries and provide us with comprehensive support, for instance, when applying for grant competitions. INRTU and BAIKALSEA intend to organize student internships and execute projects on the automation of technological processes," summarized Pavel Grishkevich.Photo courtesy of BAIKALSEA Company
