BELZONA ALTERNATIVE TO HARD FACE WELDING

KHIA ID: 1186
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
  1. Overall view of the 40 ft screw conveyor
  2. Screw conveyor with Belzona® 1812 applied
  3. Close up of the Belzona lining
  4. 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.