BELZONA PROTECTED SUBMERSIBLE SLUDGE PUMP SIX YEARS ON

KHIA ID: 6125
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast Iron
Customer Location: Paper Mill, Italy
Application Date: June 2016
Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)


Problem: Previously the pump only lasted two years in service before requiring major overhaul. Originally coated in 2010 with Belzona, after six years of uninterrupted service, the customer opened the pump for mechanical maintenance. Belzona coating was found to be in excellent condition but it was decided to refresh the Belzona protection to prepare the pump for more years of service in sludge.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Internals after six years in service
  2. Casing after six years in service
  3. Impeller recoated in 2016
  4. Casing and internals recoated in 2016
Application Situation
Casing and components of a submersible sludge pump.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-1, CEP-3 and CEP-4. The coating applied in 2010 was roughened and the new coating was applied on top.
Belzona Facts
Throughout its six-year service life, the pump faced zero downtime due to Belzona erosion-corrosion protection.