Dryer Box - Belzona 1813

KHIA ID: 9210
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: Washington
Application Date: October 2023
Products: Belzona 1813

Problem: The customer needed a long term solution to protect the lower portion of a Dryer Box tank. These tanks operate at higher temperatures and face abrasive attack.

Dryer Box unit prior to abrasive blasting.

Grit blasted steel and progress of the Belzona 1813 installation.

Application to the belly of the Dryer Box unit.

Finished application of the Belzona 1813. This was allowed to fully cure prior to placing in service.

Application Situation
The Belzona 1813 was chosen for this application due to the long term life cycle expected. The performance data compared to any other products were unmatched.
Application Method
The unit was abarasive blasted to SSPC-SP10 with a minimum 3 mil dense and angular profile. The Belzona 1813 was applied with plastic applicators and trowels.
Belzona Facts
The customer expects to save on costly downtime and repairs by using the Belzona 1813.

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