BELZONA KEEPS HOSPITAL LAUNDRY BILLS DOWN
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Rubber
Customer Location: Hospital
Application Date: Ongoing since 1994
Products:
Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)
Problem: Wear and tear in service causes splits, in addition to mechanical damage caused by sharp objects left in clothing (a common occurence).
Photograph Descriptions
- The laundry press in operation
- Typical split prepared and ready to have Belzona® applied
- Completing the Belzona® 2211 application
Application Situation
Press used to squeeze water from laundry prior to drying. They operate at pressures up to 270 bar.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona System leaflet VPF-5.
Belzona Facts
Typical Belzona repairs cost £10-20 as opposed to a new diaphragm at over £1400. At this hospital some diaphragms have been repaired 5 and 6 times.
