BELZONA EMERGENCY RECLAMATION OF A REFINER

KHIA ID: 953
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: PDP-Positive Displacement Pumps (PDP)
Substrate: Cast Iron
Customer Location: Paper mill, United Kingdom
Application Date: August 2000.
Products: Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)
Problem: Severe erosion in the refiner body and the end cover/door led to several holes necessitating repair
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Refiner case prior to the application in 2000
  2. The August 2000 rebuild and coating
  3. After seven years and one intermediate coating, still in excellent condition. The repair area was between the top two bolt holes
  4. Close-up after application of another coat of Belzona® 1321
Application Situation
Disc refiner
Application Method
The original application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet PDP-6.

Belzona Facts
In 2004 the refiner was inspected and a further coat of Belzona® 1321 was applied. Now in December 2007 it has been checked again and found still to be in excellent condition.
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