CASE

Belzona Maintains the Flow

Problem

Customer was looking for a way to reduce Aluminum Sulfate build-up that they had experienced on their previous pump.

Industry

Pulp & Paper

Application Date

2009

Location

Ontario / Canada

Equipment Application

CEP-Centrifugal Pumps

Subtrate

Cast Iron

Product

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Repair Stages

Application Situation

New replacement end suction pump.

Application Method

Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet CEP-3. Casing and impeller were blasted to achieve a 3 mil profile and 2 coats of Belzona 1341 were applied.

Belzona Facts

The smooth hydrophobic surface of the Belzona 1341 has reduced the amount of Aluminum Sulfate build up on this customers pump.

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