COMPLETE REFURBISHMENT OF VACUUM PUMP WITH BELZONA

KHIA ID: 106
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: PDP-Positive Displacement Pumps (PDP)
Substrate: Cast iron
Customer Location: Pulp and Paper Plant, Portugal
Application Date: July 1998
Products:

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)


Problem: Extensive corrosion on all parts including rotor, end covers, and cones.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. The degree of corrosion clearly evident on the head assembly  
  2. The refurbished head assembly 
  3. Application to rotor underway 
  4. The pump being re-assembled
Application Situation
Large vacuum pump
Application Method
Application carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How system PDP-5.
Belzona Facts
Belzona application was carried out at a fraction of the cost of a new unit and erosion/corrosion resistance of Belzona® 1341 will extend life of the pump beyond that of an unprotected unit.