For tough tasks

Flow control mechanisms and influent structures are prone to wear and corrosion. Components such as butterfly valves or grit chamber paddles and spindles are examples.

They can be rebuilt or re-profiled by the application of Henkel's Nordbak epoxy wearing compounds, Hysol polymer composites and/or Loctite brushable ceramics. They can create a sacrificial and renewable working surface, protecting the structural integrity of the original substrate.

Loctite coatings can be used to improve pump efficiency. Cavitation effects and wear on impellers and casings is a common problem. Eriks has found that Loctite products can quickly restore the flow and pressure of a worn pump, resulting in it consuming less power. Before and after tests have confirmed efficiency gains of up to 43%.

The bowl and conveyor of a decanter centrifuge too are subjected to wear and chemical attack. Henkel says depending on the condition of the bowl, cost savings of up to 75% can be achieved by repairing with Loctite rather than replacing the part.