Coating improves pump life

Stofnfiskur started to work with Velar, distributor of Belzona products in Iceland, in 1999. Previous experience had shown that after a period of two years, the pumps which were in constant daily use recycling the water in the tanks became corroded and lost efficiency.

It was decided that to protect the pumps and extend their working lives, they would be coated internally with Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide) before entering service as part of a preventative maintenance programme. 15 years later the original pumps that were coated in 1999 are still in service today.

Belzona 1341 is an epoxy coating system developed to improve pump efficiency, eliminate corrosion and decelerate erosion.