BELZONA ALTERNATIVE TO HARD FACE WELDING
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Carbon Steel
Customer Location: Paper Co. North Alabama USA
Application Date: 2001
Products:
Belzona® 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)
Problem: A new screw comveyor was fabrictaed and the client required lining to give greater abrasion resistance.
Photograph Descriptions
- Overall view of the 40 ft screw conveyor
- Screw conveyor with Belzona® 1812 applied
- Close up of the Belzona lining
- After 5 years, 75% still OK and was repaired in place
Application Situation
A 40 ft screw conveyor handling bark and ash.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System leaflet SHM-14
Belzona Facts
Belzona lasted for over 5 years where the hard facing lasted about the same but was twice the price. Belzona® 1812 can be repaired in place but not hard face welding.