BELZONA RESTORES AND PROTECTS GATE VALVE
Industry: Mining & Quarrying (MINQ)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Carbon Steel
Customer Location: Copper Minning Company, Bulgaria
Application Date: April, 2015
Products:
Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)
Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)
Problem: Strong corrosion and erosion on the inner surfaces of all 3 gate valves.
Photograph Descriptions
1. General view of the valve before repair
2. After blasting and flange masking
3. 1st coat of Supermetalglide applied
4. Final view of the completed application
Application Situation
Three large gate valves for water transport from the local dam to the production area.
Application Method
The application was carried out according to Belzona Know-How System Leaflet CEP-1 and CEP-3. The internal welds, pitting and damage were filled with Belozna 1311 then two coats of Belzona 1341 were applied.
Belzona Facts
Restoration of 3 valves was carried out within three days, which saved the customer time and money and also eliminated the need to buy new valves. Two months after the restoration of the gate valves, the client protected several pipes and elbows in the water supply, the client now had complete restoration and protection of the whole water system. The client has reported that all equipment and repairs are still in good working condition.