BELZONA PROTECTS EXHAUSTER FAN
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Coal fired power plant
Application Date: January 2000
Products:
Belzona® 1811 (Ceramic Carbide)
Belzona® 1812
Problem: The mounting holes are normally covered with a tile insert, but these came loose, exposing bolt to abrasion and failure. The spokes of the fan are also exposed to abrasion.
Photograph Descriptions
- Belzona® 1812 applied to seal bolts
- General view of the fan
- Belzona® 1811 applied to fan spokes
Application Situation
Exhauster fan with abrasion-resistant blades.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-7.
Belzona Facts
Erosion of bolts leads to premature shut-down. There are six blades to each exhauster and five exhausters in the plant. These normally require repair every two years.