BELZONA REPAIRS FAN AT PULP AND PAPER MILL
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: FBC-Fans, Blowers and Compressors (FBC)
Substrate: Mild Steel
Customer Location: Pulp and paper mill - South Africa
Application Date: March 2001
Products:
Belzona® 1391
Belzona® 6111 (Liquid Anode)
Belzona® 5111 (Ceramic Cladding)
Problem: Magnesium Oxide fan and casing were being destroyed by a serious corrosion/erosion cycle. The process temperature was 150-165C. Although the process is dry, moist air was being sucked in through the shaft hole, corroding the steel.
Photograph Descriptions
- The fan has been grit blasted and is ready to be coated
- The top of the fan casing has been coated with Belzona® 6111 (Liquid Anode)
- Belzona® 5111 (Ceramic Cladding) is being applied to the fan casing bottom
Application Situation
Corrosion protection at elevated temperatures.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets FBC-2 and FBC-5.
Belzona Facts
An imitation product had been previously used and only lasted for 10-12 months. The engineers chose Belzona for a more long lasting, cost effective solution for the fan and casing. The fan blades were coated with Belzona® 1391 for outstanding erosion/corrosion protection.
