BELZONA IMPROVES PUMP EFFICIENCY
Industry: Fluid Flow (FLOW)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast Iron
Customer Location: Washington, USA
Application Date: 1993
Products:
Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)
Problem: The local water utility company wanted to coat new pumps to increase efficiency and protect against erosion-corrosion.
Photograph Descriptions
- Completed application on impeller
- Completed application on casing
- Completed application on casing
- View of completed application on water pumps
Application Situation
Multi-stage water pump.
Application Method
The pump casings and impellers were grit blasted and then two coats of Belzona 1341 were applied. The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-10.
Belzona Facts
With a 7% increase in efficiency, the city can expect to see a full return of the coating cost in about 7 months. Since the pumps run in clean water, they can expect a service life of over 25 years.
