BELZONA KEEPS SAWMILLS RUNNING EFFICIENTLY WITH ITS POSITIVE GRIP SYSTEM

KHIA ID: 305
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Sawmill in British Columbia, Canada
Application Date: 1996 - Present
Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona® 9211 (Supergrip Aggregate)

Problem: The sawmill planer bridge rolls are usually welded or cross-hatched to effectively grip and transfer the lumber. These rolls wear relatively quickly from abrasion, which reduces the throughput and/or quality of the cut lumber.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Paper bridge rolls worn smooth
  2. Surface preparation
  3. Application of Belzona® 1321 and Belzona® 9211
Application Situation
First cut bridge planer rolls at a sawmill in British Columbia.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-12.
Belzona Facts
These rolls are typically in service for 3-5 years depending on the particu-lar saw mill activity and type of lumber produced. Initially the aggregate will come off, but after a few minutes of operation, no more material will be removed from the rolls.
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