BELZONA REPAIRS RUBBER PRESS ROLL

KHIA ID: 5636
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Rubber & steel
Customer Location: Northeastern USA
Application Date: June 2015
Products:

Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer)

Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)


Problem: Rubber press roll had a hole caused by a tool impact, which made the roll unusable and not being able to create a smooth gasket.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Rubber press roll
  2. Deep hole in press roll
  3. Cleaned, prepped and masked off hole to be repaired
  4. Repaired hole and used a razor blade to cut and smooth final surface
Application Situation
Rubber press roll used to laminate gasket sheets together.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-9. The surface preparation and the application was carried out with the use of hand tools. 
Belzona Facts
The cost of the Belzona materials used for the application was less than $100. Replacement of the roll would have cost the asset owners thousands of dollars.