BELZONA KEEPS THE FLOW GOING
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast iron
Customer Location: Tire Manufacturer, Czech Republic
Application Date: March 2015
Products:
Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)
Problem: Impeller vanes on water pumps had been damaged by cavitation erosion corrosion, leading to reduced efficiency.
Photograph Descriptions
- The damaged impeller
- Surface profile being restored with Belzona 1111
- Impellers finished with Belzona 1341
Application Situation
Pumps from cooling water system
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System leaflet CEP-10. Original profiles were restored with Belzona 1111 before applying two coats of Belzona 1341 to provide future erosion corrosion protection to the impellers.
Belzona Facts
The application of Belzona 1111 restored the original surface profile, allowing the client to avoid the expense of a total part replacement. The Belzona 1341 then added a layer of protection, preventing the recurrence of cavitation or corrosion damage and simultaneously improving flow rates thanks to the smooth surface.
