BELZONA RESTORES THIS FAN PUMP TO LIKE NEW CONDITION
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast iron
Customer Location: Pulp and paper mill in Georgia, U.S.A.
Application Date: February 1986
Products:
Belzona ® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)
Belzona ® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem: Extreme graphitization had caused holes between the suction and discharge sides of this fan pump after only four years of operation.
Photograph Descriptions
- General view of casing showing graphitization and hole between suction and discharge sides
- One half of the casing being rebuilt and resurfaced
- Impeller in position to reform the case rings
Application Situation
35,000 GPM Gould’s Primary Fan Pump.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-2, CEP-3 and CEP-5.
Belzona Facts
The complete application from beginning to end took only three days. The pump rehabilitation, including cost of labor, machinery and products was only 15% of the cost of a new casing.
