Belzona® Protects New Vacuum Pumps

Industry:

Pulp & Paper (PLPR)

Application:

Positive Displacement Pumps (PDP)

Customer Location:

Paper Machine Manufacturer, France

Application Date:

June 2003

Application Situation:

New vacuum pumps at paper machine manufacturer in need of erosion and corrosion protection.

Problem:

The pumps rapidly deteriorate in service due to contamination of the water seal with acid leading to severe erosion corrosion. Preventive treatment required to extend service life of the pumps.

Products:

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Substrate:

Steel

Application Method:

Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona System Leaflet PDP-5.

Belzona Facts:

Belzona solution increased the life of the equipment, resulting in significant cost savings. Belzona has a long track record in protecting this type of vacuum pump.

Photographs Description

1. New rotors 2. Protected pumps 3. Application on a rotor