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Belzona Repairs and Protects Centrifugal Pump
Date Created: 5/6/2020
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 Super Metal and Belzona 5821


Problem : Feed water at max. 45 deg C was pumped through these pumps for the sugar processing plant. Due to design fault, there was lot of turbulence at dischar...
BELZONA REPAIRS A RUBBER IMPELLER AT A SUGAR MILL
Date Created: 9/27/2014
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products:

Belzona 2111 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona 2131 (D&A Fluid Elastomer)

Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner/Degreaser)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)


Problem : After years of use, impeller had cuts and holes that had to be repaired or impeller be replaced. The mill did not want to buy a new one if the impelle...
BELZONA REMEDIATES A DOCK AT A SUGAR REFINERY
Date Created: 9/27/2014
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)  |  Products:

Belzona 4111 (Magma Quartz)

Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner/Degreaser)


Problem : Abuse from the metal tractor wheels combined with sugar and water causing concrete to be eroded. The dock was becoming unsafe for equipment and pedest...
Belzona protects cooling tower basins for a sugar refinery
Date Created: 9/25/2018
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona 4111 (Magma-Quartz) Belzona 4151 (Magma-Quartz Resin) Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)


Problem : After an audit, the company was asked to check that their cooling basins were in good shape. They realised that a few of them needed to be fixed. The ...
Belzona Repairs a Live Water Leak on a Refrigerant Suction Pump
Date Created: 6/29/2022
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212 Belzona 9611 (ES-Metal) Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)


Problem : The pipeline connected to a suction pump on a closed circuit refrigeration system had suffered from bi-metallic corrosion (A.K.A galvanic corrosion) d...
Belzona Repairs two Hydrocyclones within a Sugar Refinery using Alumina Tiles.
Date Created: 4/18/2023
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1391 (Ceramic HT), Belzona 1814, Belzona 9811
Problem : Two hydrocyclones were subjected to strong abrasion combined with a chemical attack (Milk of Lime; [Ca(OH)2]). After 6-years of operation, a refurbish...
Belzona Protects Operators in a Sugar Refinery using Belzona 5871
Date Created: 11/18/2020
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 5871 Belzona 9111


Problem : Operator safety was a major concern for the asset owners, when their operators are having to manually operate the purge valves due to the pipework tra...
Belzona Rebuilds & Protects Beet Washers
Date Created: 1/27/2022
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal),

Belzona 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP),

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)


Problem : Due to the demanding nature of the sugar beet washers operation - humidity, abrasion and erosion - leading to accelerated rates of corrosion and wear ...
Belzona Unclogs Fouled Scrubber
Date Created: 11/28/2007
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1811 (Ceramic Carbide)

Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic HT)


Problem : Carbon steel vessel walls had become rough due to corrosion. Roughened walls then trapped sand and ash which lead to rapid fouling four to eight feet ...
600 M2 FLAT ROOF WATERPROOFED WITH BELZONA
Date Created: 5/24/2012
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: RPA-Roof Problem Areas (RPA)  |  Products:

Belzona® 3111 (Flexible Membrane)


Problem : Melt water had regularly leaked through the roof into the hall below as a result of the snow-prone winters in this region.
BELZONA RESTORES PUMP FROM SUGAR MILL
Date Created: 3/2/2010
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic HT)


Problem : Customer looking to repair badly eroded back plate & volute and to coat new Impeller
Belzona Refurbishes a heat exchanger in the Sugar Industry
Date Created: 9/14/2022
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products:

Belzona 1511 (Super HT Metal)

Belzona 1391S 


Problem : The head plate of the heat exchanger was very badly corroded and wad already showing in part considerable loss of wall thickness.
Belzona Pump repair in a Sugar Factory
Date Created: 9/21/2020
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona 9111 (Degreaser)

Belzona 1111 (Super-Metal)

Belzona 1391T

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)


Problem : The long running time and high loads resulted in wear damage and corrosion on the housing. The flanges on the housing were washed out by installing th...
Belzona 1111 & Belzona 4311 reconstructs and protects chemical pump
Date Created: 11/25/2019
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super-Metal)

Belzona 9111 (Degreaser)

Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1)

Belzona Flange Face Forming Kit.


Problem : The chemicals attacked or completely destroyed the flange surfaces and parts of the housing. 
Cooling Tower protected thanks to Belzona
Date Created: 7/11/2018
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona 4111 (Magma Quartz) 

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)


Problem : General corrosion of the concrete basin
Belzona puts Screw Conveyor Back in action
Date Created: 7/13/2018
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1331


Problem : Erosion/corrosion caused pitting damage on the screw conveyor surface. Damage due to the beets as well as rocks and gravels.
Belzona prevails after several campaigns of protection for this Auger screw
Date Created: 7/16/2018
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  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
BELZONA STOPS LEAKS IN HOT WATER TANK
Date Created: 10/17/2011
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic HT Metal)


Problem : 25 m diameter and 50 m high hot water tank. After initial inspection of the newly built tank, the welds connecting tank bottom steel plates were leaki...
BELZONA PROTECTS SUGAR MILL DIFFUSER FROM ABRASION DAMAGE
Date Created: 4/12/2017
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1381


Problem : Sugar diffusers are notoriously difficult to protect because they offer limited access. However, they are highly susceptible to abrasion, accelerated ...
BOSCH CHAINLESS DIFFUSER COATED WITH BELZONA
Date Created: 8/4/2015
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1391 (Ceramic HT)

Belzona 5891 (HT Immersion Grade)


Problem : The problem with raw sugar cane as it gets processed in the diffuser is three fold: 1) abrasion from the raw crushed cane fibres, 2) there are traces...
BELZONA KEEPS BEET SLICER RUNNING
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)


Problem : Bearing failure damaged beet slicer shaft
BELZONA POSITIVE GRIP SYSTEM APPLIED TO DRIVE ROLLER
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona® 9211 (Supergrip Aggregate)


Problem : Poor traction on the roller caused the belt to slip.
BELZONA REFURBISHES RAW JUICE HEATER
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R- Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)


Problem : Erosion/corrosion of around tubes on tube sheet surface. Operation of heater proved ineffective and presented a safety hazard.
BELZONA TACKLES PROBLEM WITH MUD FILTER
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R- Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)


Problem : Corrosion on the faceplate of the rotary valve.
BELZONA REPAIRS VACUUM PUMP ROTOR
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)


Problem : Cavitation damage was the principal problem on this rotor.
BELZONA REFURBISHES RUBBER-LINED PUMP
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2111 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)


Problem : Pump casing and impeller suffer from erosion/corrosion due to the abrasive nature of the ash slurry.
BELZONA LINES HOPPER IN LIME PRODUCTION UNIT
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2121 (D&A Hi-Coat Elastomer)

Belzona® 2911 (QD Conditioner)


Problem : Unloading of solids, (composed mainly of coke and calcium), generated intolerable noise.
BELZONA SOLVES PROBLEM WITH AGITATOR BLADES
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: FBC-Fans, Blowers and Compressors (FBC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R- Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona® 2121 (D&A Hi-Coat Elastomer)


Problem : Abrasive solids in settling tank caused erosion on the surface of the agitator blades.
BELZONA SOLVES FAN PROBLEM IN SUGAR INDUSTRY
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: FBC-Fans, Blowers and Compressors (FBC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona® 1811 (Ceramic Carbide)


Problem : Exhaust boiler fan blades suffer from abrasion and wear due to fly ash
BELZONA PROVIDES SOLUTION TO WATER INJECTION PUMP
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R- Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)


Problem : General erosion/corrosion on pump volute, wear ring seats and stuffing box
BELZONA® 1811 PROTECTS OUTPUT SCROLL
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1811 (Ceramic Carbide)


Problem : Extensive abrasion, up to 7.5mm (30 mils), of the existing glass flake coating and the 25mm (1 inch) thick tubular shaft.
BELZONA® 1811 PROTECTS BEET FLUME WELD JOINTS
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1811 (Ceramic Carbide)


Problem : Extensive abrasion and eventual failure of the weld seams connecting the steel plates that make up the flume.
BELZONA® 1391 PROTECTS BEET COSSETTE MINGLER
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1391


Problem : Excessive corrosion and eventual failure of the existing glass flake protection system.
BELZONA® 1391 PROTECTS JUICE HEATER END COVER
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1391


Problem : Extensive corrosion pitting.
BELZONA PROVIDES PROTECTION FOR VACUUM PUMP CONE
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)


Problem : Erosion/corrosion damage can occur over the surface of a vacuum pump cone due to particle entrainment and chemical attack.
BELZONA ALL THAT ITS CRACKED UP TO BE
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 4111

Belzona® 4911


Problem : Raw sugar and ambient moisture createan erosiveenvironment over the concrete surface. Over time, the floor's surface spalls and creates safety hazards...
BELZONA PROVIDES NON-SKID PROTECTION FOR A SWEET PROBLEM
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)  |  Products:

Belzona® 4411 (Granogrip-yellow)

Belzona® 9211 (Super Grip)


Problem : Sugar juice and by-products on floor cause an extreme slip hazard.
BELZONA SEALS EXPANSION JOINTS
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2221 (MP Fluid Elastomer)


Problem : Contact with chemicals and sugar juice deteriorate expansion joint sealing material.
SEVERE EROSION IS NO MATCH FOR BELZONA
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1391


Problem : The sugar liquor pump housing near the impeller had suffered from severe erosion and exhibited extensive metal loss.
BELZONA REPAIRS DRIER DRUM AT SUGAR FACTORY
Date Created: 11/27/2014
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal) 

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal) 


Problem : Corrosion and cracking had caused deterioration to the outer rim surface of the drier.

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