BELZONA REPAIRS FAN AT PULP AND PAPER MILL

KHIA ID: 235
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: FBC-Fans, Blowers and Compressors (FBC)
Substrate: Mild Steel
Customer Location: Pulp and paper mill - South Africa
Application Date: March 2001
Products:

Belzona® 1391

Belzona® 6111 (Liquid Anode)

Belzona® 5111 (Ceramic Cladding)

Problem: Magnesium Oxide fan and casing were being destroyed by a serious corrosion/erosion cycle. The process temperature was 150-165C. Although the process is dry, moist air was being sucked in through the shaft hole, corroding the steel.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. The fan has been grit blasted and is ready to be coated
  2. The top of the fan casing has been coated with Belzona® 6111 (Liquid Anode)
  3. Belzona® 5111 (Ceramic Cladding) is being applied to the fan casing bottom
Application Situation
Corrosion protection at elevated temperatures.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets FBC-2 and FBC-5.
Belzona Facts
An imitation product had been previously used and only lasted for 10-12 months. The engineers chose Belzona for a more long lasting, cost effective solution for the fan and casing. The fan blades were coated with Belzona® 1391 for outstanding erosion/corrosion protection.
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