BELZONA EXTENDS LIFE OF JET VALVE

KHIA ID: 5205
Industry: Mining & Quarrying (MINQ)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast Iron
Customer Location: BC, Canada
Application Date: January 2004
Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)

Belzona 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)

Problem: These jet valves would generally last about 5-6 months before they would wear through from the air / sand / water mixture pumped through them.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. View of the volute area  
  2. Showing preparation in progress of the eroded area  
  3. Application of the Belzona material in progress  
  4. Application of the Belzona 1812 in progress
Application Situation
Worn jet valves
Application Method
Application carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet CEP-1
Belzona Facts
These air valves cost approximately $ 20,000.00 each. The Belzona repair cost less than 5% of the original cost and showed little signs of wearing out after a 9 month inspection.
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