BELZONA REPAIRS BALL MILL SHELL
Industry: Mining & Quarrying (MINQ)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Carbon Steel
Customer Location: Cement plant, Al Kawmeya, Egypt
Application Date: October 2008
Products:
Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)
Problem: Due to the nature of the operation, the internal surfaces of the ball mill are subject to constant impact from the falling balls and other media present inside. Shell wall became damaged beneath the wear plates.
Photograph Descriptions
- Damaged ball mill
- Impact damage
- Surface after preparation
- Completed application
Application Situation
Ball mill shell damaged beneath wear plates.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-7. After surface preparation, Belzona 1311 was used to rebuild the damaged areas to restore the original dimensions.
Belzona Facts
This application was carried out with minimal downtime, therefore saving money as well as time. The high adhesion and compressive strength of Belzona provides a solid foundation for the wear plates, ensuring a long service life for the mill.
