Belzona 1341 Used to Coat Flood Control Pumps

KHIA ID: 9725
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: Detroit, MI
Application Date: July 2006
Products: Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem: The City wanted to protect their three new 205,000 gpm pumps from the effects of erosion/corrosion.

These pumps were delivered on flatbed trucks from California after being shipped over from Japan.

Applicator checking millage of the Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide).

Finished application, ready to close up the shipping crate and ship on to the customer.

Application Situation
This city was building a new flood control system and wanted to protect these pumps for longevity.
Application Method
Grit blasted to a 3-mil profile and spray applied Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide) with two 10-mil coats.
Belzona Facts
Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide) is a Hydrophobic coating and this provided a benefit to the client.