BELZONA SAVES RECYCLING DRUM FOR SECOND TIME
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Carbon steel and incompatible weld.
Customer Location: Paper Mill, North America
Application Date: 1997 & March, 2009
Products:
Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)
Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem: Bi-metallic corrosion on approximately 70% of the un-protected welds found in 1997. Belzona system applied and inspection of the application after 12 years proves that Belzona provided the right solution for the problem. Belzona was selected to be re-applied to further protect the drum.
Photograph Descriptions
- Original application in 1997
- After grit blasting Belzona still protecting the critical welds after 12 years.
- Belzona 1311 being applied
- Completed project after application of Belzona 1321
Application Situation
Recycling Drum (30ft long and 10ft diameter) used to recycle newsprint. Drum is operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 120°F and pH 10-11.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with a modified version of Belzona Know-How Leaflet TCC-5.
Belzona Facts
The original Belzona application has provided 12 years protection in this corrosive and abrasive environment and saved literally millions of dollars in replacement cost and downtime. The customer can rest assured that this drum will be protected for a long time with this second application of Belzona.
