BELZONA REPAIR OF RUBBER IMPELLER

KHIA ID: 744
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Steel & Rubber
Customer Location: Chemical Plant, Italy
Application Date: November 2005
Products:

Belzona® 2131 (D&A Fluid Elastomer)

Belzona® 2311 (SR Elastomer)


Problem: Whilst casing had little damage, the impeller vanes were very badly damaged and needed rebuilding.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. The damaged impeller
  2. Aluminum formers in place
  3. Casting underway
  4. The finished impeller
Application Situation
Rubber covered pump impeller.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-9. Aluminum forms were prepared and Belzona® 2131 poured in to restore profiles. Belzona® 2311 used to reform smaller areas.
Belzona Facts
The Belzona repairs were cost effective and saved considerable downtime.