BELZONA PROTECTS CONVEYOR BELT FASTENERS
Industry: Mining & Quarrying (MINQ)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Rubber
Customer Location: Gravel Pit, Panama.
Application Date: February 2010
Products:
Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)
Problem: The belt fasteners were presenting mechanical problems due to premature failure. Client wanted fasteners sealed and protected with Belzona Elastomers
Photograph Descriptions
- Surface preparation
- Surface conditioning
- Application of Belzona Elastomer
- Fasteners protected.
Application Situation
Conveyor belt for produced sand and gravel.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-4. Surface was prepared using an MBX-Bristle Blaster before applying the Belzona Elastomer system.
Belzona Facts
The downtime of the conveyor belt due to failure of the fasteners has a high cost due to lost production. With the protection that Belzona offers, the downtime is reduced to a minimum and the life of the fasteners extended.
