Belzona makes grit trucks fit for the winter

KHIA ID: 1391
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Local Authority Switzerland
Application Date: 2003 and October 2009
Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem: Auger screws from salt gritting trucks get worn due to the abrasive effect of the salt grit and corrosion resulting in shorter than desired life expectancies.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Auger screw after grit blasting
  2. Application of the first coat of Belzona® 1321 (blue)
  3. Finished first coat
  4. Finished application with second coat of Belzona® 1321 (grey)
Application Situation
Screw auger from a road gritting truck
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-14. Two coats of Belzona® 1321 were applied to the grit blasted steel substrate.
Belzona Facts
The pictures show the coating of a new screw auger. This particular application resulted through the success in 2003 of a smaller version of this auger screw, similarly protected with Belzona® 1321. After 6 years the screw was still in service and in good condition and exceeding the customer’s expectation.
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