BELZONA EXTENDS THE LIFE OF A WATER PUMP

KHIA ID: 5334
Industry: Food & Drink (FOOD)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast Iron
Customer Location: Washington, USA
Application Date: 1992
Products:

Belzona 2131 (D & A Fluid Elastomer)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner)

Problem: The pump removes dirty water used to wash potatoes as they enter the processing plant. The entrained dirt wears the pump impeller prematurely.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. New impeller blasted and conditioned
  2. Impeller coated with Belzona 2131
  3. Two coats of Belzona 1321 applied to casing
Application Situation
Water Pump.
Application Method
The new pump was grit blasted. Belzona 4911 was applied to the impeller and allowed to cure. Belzona 2131 was brushed onto the surface. Two coats of Belzona 1321 was applied to the casing. The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-1 & CEP-3.
Belzona Facts
The coating extended the life of the pump, reducing maintenance costs and downtime.
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