BELZONA REBUILDS SEAL FACE ON RAW MILL AT CEMENT PLANT
Industry: Cement (CMNT)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Cement Plant, Nazareth, Pennsylvania
Application Date: March, 2007
Products:
Belzona® 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)
Problem: Abrasion from the felt seal and limestone wore this major component of the mill.
Photograph Descriptions
- Raw mill overall size
- Worn seal area on rotating table
- Belzona® 1812 applied and new felt seal and holder installed
- Another general view of the mill
Application Situation
Rotating table of grinding mill for raw materials used in the production of cement.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-13. Limited access only allowed hand grinding for preparation followed by application of the Belzona® 1812 by trowel.
Belzona Facts
Replacement was not an option and due to heat stress welding could not be attempted. Past success with Belzona in the plant led to its use, saving millions of dollars in potential production losses.
