BELZONA PUMP REBUILD

KHIA ID: 1050
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast iron
Customer Location: Water Utility, Oklahoma USA
Application Date: March 2008
Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1341N (Supermetalglide)


Problem: Many of the pumps have never been rebuilt and severe pitting was present. In some cases, it went almost through the casing.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Pump casing after grit blasting 
  2. Deep pitting repaired with Belzona® 1311 
  3. First coat of Belzona® 1341N applied 
  4. Second coat applied to complete the application
Application Situation
Old split case pumps dating back to 1960.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-1, CEP-3, and CEP-5.
Belzona Facts
It is substancially more cost-effective to rebuild versus replace. The utility can do a quick turnaround in repairing these units themselves in 2 days and for $800 in material. Efficiency is restored and enhanced and will be maintained for longer than untreated pumps.