BELZONA PUMP COATING LOOKS EXCELLENT AFTER 7-1/2 YEARS

KHIA ID: 115
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast steel
Customer Location: Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant in Northwest Florida
Application Date: February 1995
Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)


Problem: The spool was leaking and had to be replaced. Upon inspection of the pump it was discovered that the previous Belzona® 1321 coating, done 7-1/2 years ago, was in excellent condition except around the spool where damage had occurred.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. External view of the pit and pumps   
  2. Inside view of pump casing shows worn area of spool. The remainder of Belzona® 1321 coating, done 7 1/2 years ago, is in excellent condition.  
  3. Worn areas touched up with Belzona® 1311/1321 system
Application Situation
Centrifugal pump
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How Leaflets CEP-1 and CEP-3.
Belzona Facts
After 7-1/2 years of operation the original Belzona® 1321 erosion/corrosion resistant coating is in excellent condition. The damaged area was touched up and the pump put back in service, hopefully for another 7-1/2 years.