CASE

Diffuser Ring Resurface and Coated with Belzona

Problem

Diffuser ring was corroded and certain areas were worn out and needed to be resurfaced.

Industry

Power Generation

Application Date

2021

Location

Ontario / Canada

Equipment Application

CEP-Centrifugal Pumps

Subtrate

Carbon Steel

Product

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Repair Stages

Application Situation

The asset owner sent specified Belzona to resurface and extend the life of the diffuser and sent the equipment to a machining and coating specialist to complete the product application.

Application Method

The inner surface of the ring was resurfaced with Belzona 1111 and then it was followed by two coats of Belzona 1341.

Belzona Facts

The customer has been using this product in multiple other fluid flow equipment. They have been pleased not only with the erosion-corrosion protection, but also how with it hydrophobic properties and low surface friction it is able to increase efficiency.

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