BELZONA REPAIRED PUMPS IN 1986 AND STILL RUNNING

KHIA ID: 997
Industry: Fluid Flow (FLOW)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: cast iron
Customer Location: Hog Hollow, MO
Application Date: 1986
Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-metal)

Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem: 7% sand in the main river water supply pumps wore out 3 pumps in under 7 years.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. First impeller
  2. Second impeller
  3. Impeller fit to case with oversize impeller skirt, then impeller skirt cut to size.
  4. Vane repairs with stiffening rods in place to define vane ends.
Application Situation
Pumps
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with the modified of Belzona Know-How System Leaflet FBC-2. Clean, prepare and apply.
Belzona Facts
Replacement parts cost: $125,000.00/pump and worse yet, over 12 months delivery at Missouri American Water. Time and dollar savings made the cost of Belzona completely insignificant. Follow up 2/1/08, pumps are running satisfactorily.
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