Belzona prevails after several campaigns of protection for this Auger screw

KHIA ID: 7739

Industry: Sugar (SUGR)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Carbon steel

Customer Location: Sugar Mill, France
Application Date: June 2018

Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)

Problem: Wear due to continuous abrasion of the sugar beets as well as gravels, rocks and sand

Application Situation

Screw conveyor moving sugar beets across the plant

Application Method

Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-14. Belzona 1812 was applied onto the first 3 metres of the screw for additional abrasion resistance.

Belzona Facts

This customer has recognised that by protecting his screws using Belzona, it could extend the life of the screw to last 5 to 6 years.

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