Abrasion Protection to Pipe Externals
Pipe OD 1.7m illustrating a hole Application of RB 332CS Application of basalt fibre over Completed OVERVIEW: Faced with severe wear from coke breeze and past coating failures, a leading mineral processing plant turned to Chemcote to restore and protect a 1.7 m OD steel duct. Operating under temperatures up to 110°C and heavy particulate exposure, […]
Basket Strainer Corrosion Protection
After rubber removal After abrasive blast illustrating metal loss Masking tape on flange to prevent coating Finishing touches with protective rubber on basket landing area Overview: This project aimed to restore and protect a critical component in the power generation sector. The strainer, constructed with a mild steel body and a stainless steel perforated basket, […]
Deliver Efficiency through Protective Coatings
Energy loss, efficiency drops, and wear from corrosion or erosion can cost thousands in electricity anddowntime. Chemcote Specialty Coatings provides high-performance ceramic and glassflake solutionsthat restore lost performance and extend the life of your critical assets. IMPROVE PUMP EFFICIENCY OVERVIEW: After many years of utilising other ceramic systems, a power generation company was searching for […]
Valve Paddles Anti-Corrosion Repairs
Paddle Before Coating After Blasting and First Coat Casting to fine tolerance after reassembly on site Coating complete Overview: Chemcote successfully restored steel outlet and inlet turbine paddle components for a steel manufacturing client operating in a harsh environment with wet blast furnace gas up to 65°C. The project included surface preparation, spot repairs using […]
Beach Front House Corrosion Protection
Scaffold Installation Corrosion condition on Arrival During Application Steel awaiting Topcoat Beach house inspection after 2 Years Overview: Beach front house homeowner was looking for a long-term corrosion protection coating solution to ensure the maximum life and longest period to first maintenance. Steel awaiting Topcoat INDUSTRY Marine ENVIRONMENT Beautiful but highly aggressive coastal environment. SUBSTRATE […]
Volutes Corrosion Repair
Corrosion condition before surface preparation Primer application Complex wet areas mid coat application Final Coat applied Overview: Defence subcontractor looking after scheduled maintenance on board navy vessels in NSW. Upon inspection it was found cavitation damage requiring corrosion protection coating and repairs to their internal volutes and 250mm stators. These pumps required repairs to cavitation […]
Centrifugal Pump Corrosion Protection
Before Coating Application Strip & Assess Kevlar Application anti swirl vane Applying the 1st Coating Completed Internal Coating application OVERVIEW: Chemcote provided a long-lasting solution to protect and restore a centrifugal pump that had suffered from heavy wear and corrosion. The project included strengthening the anti-swirl veins and applying specialised coatings to improve durability and […]
Maximise Pipe Durability Using Composites
Condition Before Coating Coating to critical areas complete External coating carried out on site Externals Requiring Relining OVERVIEW: Chemcote was tasked with extending the service life of plant pipe externals and discovered severe localized pitting during inspections. A quick and effective composite repair solution was essential. Explore how Chemcote’s advanced techniques successfully restored the integrity […]
Refurbishment of Basket Strainer
Strainer nearing completion Internals nearing completion Internals illustrating pit filling After abrasive blasting, pitting After fabrication repairs OVERVIEW: Chemcote provided a long term corrosion protection for significantly damaged 25-year-old asset. A quick turn-around was required to meet project milestone targets and was achieved with minimal disruption to rolling mill operations. Chemcote ensure all QA and critical […]
Mooring Dolphin Access Walkway Life Extension
Installation of Access System Environment and safety are always Chemcote’ s No 1 priority. One of many supports requiring weld repair. Walkway refurbished and ready for extended service. Overview: The walkway was reaching the end of its service life, and the asset owner was looking for a medium-term life extension with minimal disruption to the […]