April 14, 2009
Microbiological Bugs Eat Iron Pumps
Pumps experience corrosion, erosion and cavitation that can be repaired with Belzona. Even the damage of microbiological bugs eating the metal can be repaired with Belzona says Robert Salerno.
Media
Rumford Radio Shows
Jim Rumford was a regular guest at the WIIR radio studio between 2006-2009. Below is a selection of podcasts and interviews from the show — covering real Belzona repair and protection stories across pumps, hydro, water works, steel, and more.
2009
April 7, 2009
Municipalities Extended Pump Life with Belzona
Jim discusses recoating worn and pitted pumps for municipal water works, thus extending life with Belzona.
March 24, 2009
Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide) Benefits to Hydro
Jim Rumford and Robert Salerno discuss the wide range of benefits for hydroelectric power plants increasing output with Belzona 1341.
March 3, 2009
How do we Reduce Energy Consumption?
Energy efficiency in pumps is achieved by increased water flow, reducing the consumption that makes up 20% of all energy costs — pump operation.
2008
April 28, 2008
William Reeves, Retired Municipal Water Works Asst Super
Municipal Water Works repairs pumps and impellers with Belzona instead of replacing them — in service since 1985.
2007
December 17, 2007
Chuck Wakefield
Tank base corrosion solutions for the chine angle.
December 17, 2007
Ron Smith of Engineers Society of Detroit
Update on Future City Competition for 7th & 8th graders in Michigan and nationally — conceptually building the cities of the future.
November 19, 2007
COL Jonathan Ives
Interview with COL Ives on military use of polymers and emergency repair of battle equipment.
August 20, 2007
David Goldbach
Belzona applications — pumps & more.
July 16, 2007
Brandon Carpenter — West Carrolton Parchment
Pulp & paper mill repairs.
July 16, 2007
Steve Tomaszewski — US Steel
Great Lakes Burn Camp fundraiser & general repairs.
June 18, 2007
David Goldbach
Composite Industrial Group applications.
May 21, 2007
Bob Kohler
Boiler seal skirts or dipper plates.
May 21, 2007
Ron Smith, ESD
Update on ESD Energy Conference.
April 16, 2007
Jim Newman
Conservation of energy.
April 16, 2007
Ron Smith — ESD & Energy Conference
Energy conservation, sustainability, efficiency.
March 19, 2007
Billy Clements — Northpine Inc.
Gas separator — coatings replace alloy steels in wet corrosive environments.
March 19, 2007
Chris Lucas — Belzona Technical Manager
Belzona 1391 Ceramic HT metal amine towers.
March 19, 2007
Ron Smith — ESD
2007 Energy Conference — Detroit, MI.
February 12, 2007
Chad Walters — CIG Applicator
Pump repaired and protective coating.
February 12, 2007
Rick Blankenship — Technical Consultant
Coating containment areas and much more.
February 12, 2007
Ron Smith — ESD
ESD competitions.
January 15, 2007
Chris Lucas, Belzona Technical Manager
Scrubbers & high-temperature wet coatings.
January 15, 2007
Rob Barnstable
Chrysler fan blade repair.
January 15, 2007
Ron Smith, ESD Director of Education
ESD sponsors Future City Competition.
2006
December 18, 2006
Kim Shellabarger — Horner Electric
Shaft repair with Super Metal & a Christmas repair story.
December 18, 2006
Ron Smith, ESD Director of Education
Engineering Society of Detroit — Future City Competition.
December 18, 2006
Shirsha, 8th Grade Future City Competitor
Future City concept.
November 13, 2006
Rhett Role, Nationwide
Chiller repair with Belzona for ~20 years.
November 13, 2006
Tom Herron, SEMPPES President
SEMPPES (SE MI Power Plant Engineers Society).
October 16, 2006
Dave VanBlarcom, Des Moines Water Works
Water works pump coating project.
October 16, 2006
Rick Craner, Thunder Bay Hydro
Hydro turbine blade repair.