BELZONA LAP JOINT REPAIR AT SAWMILL
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Rubber
Customer Location: Sawmill in Ontario, Canada
Application Date: June 1994
Products:
Belzona® 2111 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)
Problem: Fine pieces of veneer and moisture contributed to joint deterioration and failure within a matter of a few weeks.
Photograph Descriptions
- Delaminated lap joint being prepared for the Belzona application
- Both halves of the belt were coated with Belzona® 2111
- The lap joint bonded together for a long lasting, durable, in-place repair
Application Situation
Conveyor belt that transfers pieces of veneer to the chipper.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How Leaflet SHM-3.
Belzona Facts
The customer now uses Belzona to bond the joints of the belt which lasts approximately six months, instead of a matter of weeks.
