BELZONA PUMP COATING LOOKS EXCELLENT AFTER 7-1/2 YEARS
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast steel
Customer Location: Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant in Northwest Florida
Application Date: February 1995
Products:
Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)
Problem: The spool was leaking and had to be replaced. Upon inspection of the pump it was discovered that the previous Belzona® 1321 coating, done 7-1/2 years ago, was in excellent condition except around the spool where damage had occurred.
Photograph Descriptions
- External view of the pit and pumps
- Inside view of pump casing shows worn area of spool. The remainder of Belzona® 1321 coating, done 7 1/2 years ago, is in excellent condition.
- Worn areas touched up with Belzona® 1311/1321 system
Application Situation
Centrifugal pump
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How Leaflets CEP-1 and CEP-3.
Belzona Facts
After 7-1/2 years of operation the original Belzona® 1321 erosion/corrosion resistant coating is in excellent condition. The damaged area was touched up and the pump put back in service, hopefully for another 7-1/2 years.