Belzona protects a loader

KHIA ID: 8630
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Alabama
Application Date: 2021
Products:

Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1)


Problem: The metal on the front of the loader was being subjected to chemical attack due to the battery acid. A coating was required which would be able to protect it from further chemical attack due to exposure to the battery acids.
Photograph Descriptions

1. Grit blasted area

2. Grit blasted area

3. Coating applied

4. Coating applied

Application Situation
battery acid spillages onto the loader had caused the previous coating to fail, leaving the metal below open to chemical attack.
Application Method
The areas that required protection were grit blasted back to white metal. Belzona 4311 was then mixed and applied.
Belzona Facts
Belzona offered an effective method to protect the loader from further attack, helping to extend the life of the equipment.