BELZONA IMPROVES EFFICIENCY AT MILL
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Mild steel
Customer Location: Lumber producers, British Columbia, Canada
Application Date: On going since 1983
Products:
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Belzona® 9000 Series Aggregates
Problem: Lumber is transferred from one section to the next by a system of transfer rolls. To prevent slippage, past practice was to weld knobs or streaks across the roll surface. This would simply bounce the lumber to where it was required.
Photograph Descriptions
- Optimizer scanner in-feed ending rolls coated
- Canter out-feed ending rolls coated
- Canter feed rolls coated
- Sorter table ending rolls - Belzona used as a braking surface
Application Situation
With the advent of new, smaller and more efficient computerized lumber mills, efficiency has become the key word and mills can no longer use outdated methods to ensure positive transfer of lumber.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with a modified version of Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-12.
Belzona Facts
This type of application is now recognized within the industry as a proven method of transferring lumber efficiently. With proper application and maintenance cleaning, this modification can last up to four years. Return on investment can be seen in less than six months.
