BELZONA REPAIRS CONVEYOR BELT WITH MINIMAL DOWNTIME
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: PVC Rubber
Customer Location: Pulp mill in Florida U.S.A.
Application Date: June 1998
Products:
Belzona® 2311 (SR Elastomer)
Problem: The lap joint on a relatively new PVC belt in the finishing area of a chemical cellulose manufacturer had failed. When this system breaks down, the mill is unable to get product through the finishing area and out to customers.
Photograph Descriptions
- Cleaning and degreasing conveyor belt, lacing in place
- Applying Belzona® 2311 (SR Elastomer)
- Finished application with belt in service
Application Situation
PVC conveyor belt lap joint.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-3.
Belzona Facts
Permanent repair was made to the lap joint with Belzona® 2311 (SR Elastomer) that has USDA approval for incidental food contact during the lunch hour.