BELZONA SAVES WASTEWATER GRIT PUMP

KHIA ID: 5266

Industry: Fluid Flow (FLOW)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast Iron

Customer Location: Montana, USA
Application Date: 1986

Products:
Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1811 (Ceramic Carbide)

Belzona 2111 (D & A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Problem: This grit pump got extremely worn and had been rebuilt with an alternative method, which lasted only 3 months.

Photograph Descriptions

Pump bowl with threads rebuilt
Pump bowl coated with Belzona 1811
End cover showing wear
End cover with Belzona 2111 formed in place; excess needs to be trimmed

Application Situation

Wastewater grit pump.

Application Method

The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-3 & CEP-5. The threads that were worn through were rebuilt with Belzona 1311. The bowl was lined with Belzona 1811. The end cover was rebuilt with Belzona 2111 as a comparison to Belzona 1811.

Belzona Facts

A replacement pump was very expensive. The previous rebuild had washed out in three months. After Belzona's solution, the pump was opened for inspection 6 months later and found to be in perfect condition.

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