Belzona prevails after several campaigns of protection for this Auger screw
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: Sugar Mill, France
Application Date: June 2018
Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal),Belzona 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)
Problem: Wear due to continuous abrasion of the sugar beets as well as gravels, rocks and sand
Application Situation
Screw conveyor moving sugar beets across the plant
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-14. Belzona 1812 was applied onto the first 3 metres of the screw for additional abrasion resistance.
Belzona Facts
This customer has recognised that by protecting his screws using Belzona, it could extend the life of the screw to last 5 to 6 years.
