BELZONA REPAIRS CONVEYOR BELT WITH MINIMAL DOWNTIME

KHIA ID: 314
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
  1. Cleaning and degreasing conveyor belt, lacing in place
  2. Applying Belzona® 2311 (SR Elastomer)
  3. 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.