BELZONA PROTECTS SUGAR MILL DIFFUSER FROM ABRASION DAMAGE

KHIA ID: 7473

Industry: Sugar (SUGR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Carbon steel and hardened stainless steel

Customer Location: Sugar Mill, Arcis Sur Aube, France
Application Date: November 2016

Products:
Belzona 1381

Problem: Sugar diffusers are notoriously difficult to protect because they offer limited access. However, they are highly susceptible to abrasion, accelerated by the high temperature of the water (up to 90°C (194°F)) and an added chemical. Therefore, protection is often necessary.

Photograph Descriptions

Image 1 - The plural airless spray purchased by the Distributor to complete the application

Image 2 - The sugar diffuser

Image 3 - QR code for application video

Application Situation

A sugar mill had been trying for years to find a suitable coating for long-term protection of its 6x130m diffuser.

Application Method

The application procedure completed using a modified version of the system leaflet, TCC-5. The application saw 120-150 litres of Belzona 1381 applied to the diffuser at the ideal thickness of 1000 microns. A plural airless spray was used cover the region of over 100m², split into 10m² patches. The application took 5 hours to spray apply but 10 days in total for rotating the diffuser to allow access and for surface preparation.

Belzona Facts

The client was looking for a durable protection of the diffuser. Previously, they had tried different organic coatings and welded stainless steel plates but none had provided satisfactory results. Whereas, after using Belzona 1381 for a year, the diffuser is still in perfect condition with the Belzona coating working flawlessly.

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