Concrete pump pedestals erode over time due either to erosion from the environment or chemical attack.  At a local Parchment Paper mill the sulfuric acid was always eating away the concrete.  Not just the pedestals, but all the concrete. Rebuilding or replacement of pedestals can result in major disruptions to plant service and involves huge labor. It is also very expensive and not popular.

There are alternative methods to using conventional repairs such as vitrified clay tile. Various coatings/screeds are also used for repairing pedestals, including glass reinforced polyester/vinyl ester/epoxy, polyurethane concrete and coal tar/pitch modified epoxy/bituminous screeds. However, these struggle to provide long-lasting protection to concrete or metal as:

• Aggressive chemical attack needs to be addressed
• There is normally the requirement to bond to contaminated surfaces

In addition to the above, these materials also have to overcome the following problems:

• Health & Safety issues
• Delamination
• Labor intensive
• Limited hi-build properties
• Temperature limitations
• Airborne overspray

So what makes us different?

• Cost Effectiveness

One of the key features for Belzona pedestal repairs is its capability to withstand a broad range of aggressive chemicals such as concentrated acids as well as hot acids, which traditional repair techniques cannot overcome. Different from other repairs, Belzona coatings solutions are designed to seamlessly bond to existing surfaces and to increase the performance of maintenance, and therefore are a cost-effective solution.

• Ease of Use and Safety

Thanks to cold-applied and fast-curing properties, Belzona repair solutions simplify maintenance procedures and reduce equipment downtime.

• Durability

Due to the outstanding capability of chemical resistance of Belzona solutions, it is proven that concrete pedestals can be rebuilt and protected to resist constant chemical attack. The Belzona solution offers greater impact and chemical resistance which provides long term protection.

This is where we like to introduce a number of options for rebuilding and protecting pedestals.  If a quick turnaround is required then Belzona 4151 (Magma Resins) mixed with washed and dried pea gravel will build a new base that can then be encapsulated with Belzona 4311 (Magma CR-1) or Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade) if there are no chemicals present.  Another option is to rebuild with Belzona 4111 (Magma Quartz) for a strong, non-porous pedestal.

Tell us, how can we help you repair, protect and improve your facility’s infrastructure?

Stephanie Rumford
srumford@rumfordgroup.com
937-435-4650
RumfordGroup.com