BELZONA EXTENDS LIFE OF REDUCTION FLANGE IN CORN MILL
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Carbon Steel
Customer Location: Memphis, TN
Application Date: November 2006
Products: Belzona® 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)
Problem: 16" hose reduces to 14" pipe and at this point there is severe wear limiting life to 6 weeks.
Photograph Descriptions
- Uncoated reduction flange
- Reduction flange lined with Belzona 1812
- Close up of lined flange
Application Situation
16" hose on a corn unloader.
Application Method
Applicaiton was carried out using Belzona System SHM-7.
Belzona Facts
This extended the life of the flange from 6 weeks to 6 months saving downtime and the expense of having to change it out.
