BELZONA REPAIRS LARGE VACUUM PUMP ROTOR

KHIA ID: 267
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast iron
Customer Location: Paper mill in Portugal
Application Date: 1998
Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)


Problem: Contamination of the water seal with chemicals and pulp accelerating the erosion - corrosion of the rotor leading to a loss in pump efficiency.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. The degraded rotor with metal framework welded on
  2. The rotor rebuilt to original dimensions with Belzona® 1111
  3. The final touches being put to the Belzona® 1341 coating
Application Situation
Nash vacuum pump rotor.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet CEP-1 and CEP-3.
Belzona Facts
The Belzona application was carried out at a fraction of the cost of a new unit. The erosion-corrosion resistance of Belzona® 1341 has extended the life of the pump well beyond that of an unprotected unit.