BELZONA PROTECTS AUGER SCREWS AT CEMENT PLANT
Industry: Cement (CMNT)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: Cement Producer, Lithuania
Application Date: February 2010
Products:
Belzona® 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem: The auger screws suffer severe abrasion and client needed an effective protection system.
Photograph Descriptions
- General view of screws after 1 year in service
- The view after surface preparation
- Belzona® 1812 application on both sides of helical outer surfaces
- Belzona® 1321 application and completed job
Application Situation
Coal transporter at cement plant.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-14.
Belzona Facts
Application of Belzona® 1321 on top of the Belzona® 1812 gave smoother finish, which prevented the damp coal sticking to the screw surfaces. Local repairs to high wear areas were carried out annually to maintain the screw protection until new plant was installed in 2012.
