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 […]
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 […]
Split Case Salt Water Pump Refurbishment
Apply protection to all machined surfaces Application of 1st coat RB 364 Apply Ceram-Chem RP500 Ready to return to service for another 15+ years of life OVERVIEW: Pump has been in service for 15 + years providing the customer with peace of mind, and uninterrupted service, localised spot repairs were required due to mechanical […]
Composite Pipe Repair
Flange is barely attached Repairs commence Repairs using composite weave mat Coating complete OVERVIEW: A power station client required corrosion protection for a 30-plus year-old mild steel pipe, which discharges 60oC seawater from a condenser at high velocity. Following an assessment of the damaged steel pipe, Chemcote carried out composite repair and corrosion protection […]
Duo Chek Valve
Masking and ready for abrasive blasting Application of multiple coats of RB364 internally Holiday testing to ensure coating continuity Coating complete OVERVIEW: Chemcote was engaged to provide long term anti corrosion protection to a power generation customer’s sea water valves INDUSTRY Power Generation ENVIRONMENT Ambient sea water at high velocity SUBSTRATE Mild steel […]
Pipe External Corrosion Protection
Existing corrosion, mech prep after UHPWB Application of spot primer Mid coat applied to affected areas After application of topcoat OVERVIEW: Chemcote was engaged to provide long term protection to assets in a highly aggressive environment. Salt water mains supplying a condenser were externally corroded, and the requirement was for urgent repairs with minimal […]
22 year old pipes coated with glass flake vinyl ester
Internal lining in excellent condition Abrasive blast externals Recoating of externals Recoating of externals in basement OVERVIEW: The pipes were originally coated internally using a glass flake filled vinyl ester more than 22 years ago. Periodic inspection found the internal lining to be in excellent condition, however the externals were regularly exposed to industrial […]
Premature Failure of 316L Stainless Steel Pipes
Severe pitting after 2 months in service After abrasive blasting Damaged internals rebuilt and coated Externally applied caution OVERVIEW: New 316L pipe failed after just two months in operation, causing a total plant shut down. Quick response by Chemcote restored production without having to fabricate new pipes. INDUSTRY Power Generation ENVIRONMENT Ambient temperature seawater […]
Refurbishment of J Strainer using Vinyl Ester – RB 300
Needle Gunning to minimise Abrasive Blasting Costs First coat applied after abrasive blasting Pitfilling to ensure coating continuity Reassembly on site OVERVIEW: Illustrated a sound understanding of the results required to refurbish and extend the life of heavily corroded equipment. Proven performance after 20 years of using “Chemco International” coatings.Chemcote has provided long term […]