Monday, September 26, 2016

Chiller Coatings




Industrial and commercial chillers, chiller tubes, and water boxes operate in humid and wet environments. Metal is prone to corrosion and chiller systems are not immune to the effects of corrosion. Corrosive degradation to water boxes, and baffle plates can lead to loss of efficiency and possible necessity of replacing the tubes.

Luckily chillers, chiller tubes, and water boxes can be restored through a process of cleaning, repairs, and the application of chiller coatings. Chiller coatings provide a barrier between the water and the surface of the metal parts. Preventing this damage means better efficiency, lower maintenance costs, and longer service life of your chiller.

Cleaning, Repair, & Chiller Coatings


Chiller maintenance consists of a cleaning, blasting, and coating. These 3 steps help keep the chiller tubes, chiller, and water boxes rust free and last longer.

Chiller Cleaning


Coatings are the best way to protect your chiller. But they cannot be applied with old coatings, debris, or other corrosive material still in the chiller. This is done before any coatings are applied to ensure the best possible application.

Chiller Abrasive Blasting


The surface of the chiller must be prepared for the coating. Much like preparing to add certain kinds of stain or paint the surface must be a little rough for the coating to stick correctly. This takes highly trained technicians who know how to handle the blasting equipment. Improper use will result in more parts needing replacement and longer downtime.

Chiller Coating


Chillers are protected from corrosion with epoxy coatings. Belzona is one of the coatings many chiller tube and water boxes are coated with. This epoxy barrier keeps the parts lasting longer and the chiller working better for much longer. These coatings do more than just protect the metal but have the added benefits of reducing turbulence at higher efficiencies.

Professional Chiller Maintenance


While it might seem easy enough to clean a chiller and spray a coating, chiller maintenance requires training and education. Industrial and commercial chillers are very complex and understanding exactly how to care of them is a full time job. Ensure that you are hiring qualified and professional chiller maintenance and coating companies. Improper care can mean extra downtime, more parts needing replacement, and ultimately shorter lifespan of your chillers.

Benefits Of Chiller Coatings


Apart from longer life and better chiller efficiency there are a few key benefits to having professionally applied chiller coatings. Here are just a few of them:
·         Improves chiller tube sheet joint strength
·         Helps reduce cross corrosion from tube to tube
·         Protects against erosion, cavitation, and corrosion
·         Increase the overall life of the tubes, the water box, and the whole chiller system
·         Reduces turbulence at the inlet and outlet

Commercial Chiller Coating



Clearly maintaining and having the proper coatings on your chiller will help them last longer and use less energy to do the job they are installed to do. When you are looking for a company to do your chiller coatings read reviews, find out what their history is. How long have they been in business? While everyone needs to start somewhere, you have a job to do and need it done right the first time.