BELZONA COATS THE EXTERIOR OF AN ACID PUMP
Industry: Mining & Quarrying (MINQ)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Stainless steel
Customer Location: Mine, Chile
Application Date: October 2006
Products:
Belzona 4311 (Magma CR-1)
Problem: The acid spilt onto the pump, which caused the equipment to be removed from service and the pump did not last as long as the mine wanted to.
Photograph Descriptions
- First blasting of the pump
- Second blasting, ready to apply the coating
- Application of Belzona 4311
- Pump coated with Belzona 4311
Application Situation
The client required a coating for the pump to protect it from acid spillage and prevent corrosion.
Application Method
The pump was blasted to white metal to eliminate the acid contained in the substrate. Then, two coats of Belzona 4311 were applied to the external part of the pump.
Belzona Facts
The client was able to extend the operating time of the pump with the application of the Belzona 4311. Additionally, the cost to protect the pump was lower than the cost of replacement. As a result, the client requested for all the pumps to be coated.
