BELZONA PROTECTS CONVEYOR BELT FASTENERS

KHIA ID: 4867
Industry: Mining & Quarrying (MINQ)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Rubber
Customer Location: Gravel Pit, Panama.
Application Date: February 2010
Products:

Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)


Problem: The belt fasteners were presenting mechanical problems due to premature failure. Client wanted fasteners sealed and protected with Belzona Elastomers
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Surface preparation
  2. Surface conditioning
  3. Application of Belzona Elastomer
  4. Fasteners protected.
Application Situation
Conveyor belt for produced sand and gravel.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-4. Surface was prepared using an MBX-Bristle Blaster before applying the Belzona Elastomer system.
Belzona Facts
The downtime of the conveyor belt due to failure of the fasteners has a high cost due to lost production. With the protection that Belzona offers, the downtime is reduced to a minimum and the life of the fasteners extended.