Pump Coatings and Repair Services
Over time, pumps are susceptible to the deteriorating effects of erosion, corrosion and chemical attack. In extreme conditions, the friction and turbulence caused by erosion and corrosion can reduce pump performance, shorten service life, cause unexpected outages, and increase operating costs.
Conventional pump replacement is an expensive and temporary answer to the problem. However, pump coating and repair services from Banks Industrial Group (BIG) provide a better, more cost-effective, and longer-lasting solution. Our team repairs pump metal loss and applies specialized coatings to prevent future problems.
These measures save you money by:
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Reducing downtime
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Improving efficiency (gaining 7-10% efficiency when coated properly)
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Extending pump service life
Our team repairs casings, impellers, volutes, vanes, cutwaters, ring seats, bushings, and other components with proven results of long-term service and reliable protection against future wear.
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| BIG Pump Coatings and Repair Service Benefits | |
| Longer Service Life | Our polymeric metal rebuild compounds can repair run-down equipment for years of additional service. |
| Appropriate Coatings | Prevent future deterioration with a coating matched to your operating conditions |
| Less Maintenance | Long-lasting repair compounds reduce future maintenance needs |
| Better Energy Efficiency | Durable repairs and condition-appropriate coatings improve energy efficiency |
| Elemental Resistance | Condition-appropriate coatings provide your pump with superior erosion- and corrosion-resistance |
| Pedestrian Protection | Stop vehicles while allowing pedestrian access |
| Cavitation Protection | Sacrificial barrier coatings safeguard your pump against extreme cavitation |
| Abrasion Protection | Coatings shield components from heavy abrasive wear |
| Acid and Alkali Protection | Protective epoxy coatings protect pumps from aggressive acids and alkalis |
| Minimal Downtime | Polymeric compounds offer rapid application and fast curing for minimal downtime |
| Hot Work-Free | Compounds are safe, VOC-free and cold-curing—no hot work required |
| Proven Protection | Polymeric metal rebuild compounds provide long-lasting, durable protection |
Erosion and Corrosion Decrease Pump Performance and Reliability
Pumps endure constant wear as they move fluids, slurries, and gasses from one place to another. After years of service, pump performance and reliability can steeply decrease due to the effects of erosion and corrosion. Over time, erosion and corrosion roughen surfaces and cause pitting, increasing friction and turbulence. These effects hurt pump efficiency and decrease reliability. In extreme conditions, efficiency and reliability can decline within months.
As a result of pump deterioration, you may experience:
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Substandard performance
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Excessive operating costs
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Unexpected outage
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Shortened service life
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Increased maintenance expenses
Pumps endure constant wear as they move fluids, slurries, and gasses from one place to another. After years of service, pump performance and reliability can steeply decrease due to the effects of erosion and corrosion. Over time, erosion and corrosion roughen surfaces and cause pitting, increasing friction and turbulence. These effects hurt pump efficiency and decrease reliability. In extreme conditions, efficiency and reliability can decline within months.
The traditional solution to pump deterioration is to replace the damaged components—or in extreme cases—replace the pump altogether. However, replacement parts for legacy pumps, or pumps with complicated or cumbersome supply chains, aren’t always easy to find. And, part replacement doesn’t address the underlying cause of deterioration. As a result, the new components will experience the same problems. In the meantime, the new parts and downtime are often expensive.
Rebuilding Pump Metal Loss and Protective Coating Application Offers a Better Solution to Pump Replacement
Instead of conventional component replacement, Banks Industrial Group offers a more efficient, longer-lasting, and cost-effective solution to pump deterioration: polymeric repair and protective coating service.
Polymeric metal rebuild compounds quickly restore worn pumps to their original profiles at a fraction of the equipment replacement cost. Once applied, polymeric metal repair compounds are extremely durable, adding many years of service life to your pump.
Our services include:
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Repairing erosion, corrosion pitting, and cavitation damage
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Restoring metal loss on impellers, casings, volutes, cutwaters, flow straighteners, diffuser vanes, rotor vane
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Reforming worn wear ring seats, bushings, and bearings
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Repairing holed or cracked pump casings
We can also apply protective coatings onto pumps after repairs are complete. These coatings extend pump service life by preventing similar damage from occurring again in the future.
Specialized coatings protect pumps by isolating internal surfaces from contact with the fluids/slurry being pumped. This creates a barrier against the effects of erosion, corrosion, cavitation, abrasion, and chemical attack, thereby shielding the pump from harm and extending its service life. As a result, efficiency is improved and maintenance requirements are reduced for operational cost savings.
Epoxy coating durability is well documented with many applications lasting years and decades. Protective options include:
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Erosion- and corrosion-resistance
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Polyurethane elastomers to hold off cavitation in localized areas of high pressure
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Long-lasting sacrificial protective linings to guard against extreme abrasion and impact damage
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Chemical-resistant coatings to withstand aggressive acid and alkali attack
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Pump efficiency improvement hydrophobic coatings
See how Belzona is used to rebuild damaged pump impellers.
Rebuild areas of severe metal loss using polymeric repair materials for a fraction of pump replacement cost.
Protect areas where cavitation is likely to occur with durable elastomeric coating.
Specialized protective coatings stand up against aggressive chemical exposure.
Banks Industrial Group Is Your Source for Pump Coatings and Repair Services
BIG solves pump erosion and corrosion problems with powerful, long-lasting polymeric metal rebuild compounds. We form our repair and coating services around your operating conditions to best prevent damage recurrence. We also apply specialized pump efficiency coatings to ensure maximum performance.
Banks Industrial Group specializes in above-ground storage tank insulation, protective coatings, concrete, and related maintenance and repair services. Our innovative, and cost-saving solutions help keep your facility running efficiently. For more information about our pump coating and repair services, contact our team today by calling 856-687-2227.