BELZONA ALLOWS LUMBER TRANSFER ROLLS TO MAINTAIN POSITIVE TRACTION
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Mild steel
Customer Location: Lumber Mill in Canada
Application Date: October 1999
Products:
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Belzona® 9211 (Supergrip Aggregate)
Problem: Saw mill rolls having problems firing the lumber in the correct direction creating short cuts, and crossover jams.
Photograph Descriptions
- The equipment prior to the application
- Belzona® 1321 is being applied
- Belzona® 9211 is being broadcast onto the roller surface
- The aggregate is being tamped
Application Situation
Lumber transfer rolls with insufficient positive traction
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with a modified version of Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-12.
Belzona Facts
After the correct thickness of Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal) is applied, the aggregate is sprinkled into the roller and tamped down before cure. Usually the Belzona application lasts 3-5 years depending on the type of lumber and standard mill operating practices.
