BELZONA SAVES PUMP FROM REPLACEMENT

KHIA ID: 5231
Industry: Fluid Flow (FLOW)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast iron and Steel
Customer Location: MO, USA
Application Date: December 2003
Products:

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal)


Problem: The pumps from one of this well-known amusement park’s water rides had badly corroded with severe loss of metal. The corrosion was so thick that the pumps required grit blasting three times to achieve a proper profile. A solution was sorely needed.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Overview of the pump
  2. Sever corrosion damage to the pump
  3. Completed application
  4. Completed application
Application Situation
Upon inspection, the pump was taken out of service and the customer requested a Belzona consultant to provide a bid to remediate the equipment on-site.
Application Method
The most severe corrosion areas were repaired with Belzona 1121 followed by two coats of Belzona 1341 to provide a long-lasting, super slick surface. The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-1 & CEP-10.
Belzona Facts
The Belzona solution saved World’s of Fun from the cost and inconvenience of total replacement. The solution was provided at a fraction of the price of replacement. With Belzona, these pumps will operate efficiently for many, many years to come.