COMPLETE REFURBISHMENT OF VACUUM PUMP WITH BELZONA
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: PDP-Positive Displacement Pumps (PDP)
Substrate: Cast iron
Customer Location: Pulp and Paper Plant, Portugal
Application Date: July 1998
Products:
Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)
Problem: Extensive corrosion on all parts including rotor, end covers, and cones.
Photograph Descriptions
- The degree of corrosion clearly evident on the head assembly
- The refurbished head assembly
- Application to rotor underway
- The pump being re-assembled
Application Situation
Large vacuum pump
Application Method
Application carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How system PDP-5.
Belzona Facts
Belzona application was carried out at a fraction of the cost of a new unit and erosion/corrosion resistance of Belzona® 1341 will extend life of the pump beyond that of an unprotected unit.
