Belzona 1341N
Supermetalglide (NSF Certified)
NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certified erosion-corrosion resistant coating with hydrophobic technology for drinking water applications.
An NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certified 2-part hydrophobic coating for fluid handling efficiency enhancement and potable water service.
- SeriesBelzona 1000 Series
- Approvals2
- Documents6
Overview of Belzona 1341N
An NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certified two-component coating system designed to improve the efficiency of fluid handling equipment and protect metals from the effects of erosion-corrosion. Belzona 1341N (Supermetalglide) is the drinking water certified version of Belzona 1341.
Through its hydrophobic technology, Belzona 1341N can provide pump efficiency improvements of up to 7% as demonstrated in independent tests at the National Engineering Laboratory and Aurora Pump Company. The coating is fully suitable for use in potable water applications.
Key Benefits
Outstanding resistance to erosion damage in flowing fluid and abrasive environments
100% solids formulation reduces health and safety risks in confined spaces with no shrinkage on cure
Excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals including aqueous solutions, hydrocarbons, and process chemicals
Hydrophobic surface technology proven to improve fluid handling efficiency by reducing turbulent flow
Application Areas
What this product handles, grouped by equipment area — each links to the full application.
Pumps
5 applications- Heat exchanger & water box repairHeat exchangers and water boxesLearn more
- Pump impeller & casing efficiencyPumps - efficiency enhancement of impellers and casingsLearn more
- Valve, pipe & tube sheet protectionValves, pipes and tube sheetsLearn more
- Blade leading-edge protectionLeading edge protection of bladesLearn more
- Potable water tank liningWater tanks (potable water)Learn more
Technical Data
Mechanical Properties
- Compressive Strength (68°F cure)
- 7,705 psi (53.1 MPa)
- Compressive Strength (212°F cure)
- 13,877 psi (95.7 MPa)
- Compressive Modulus
- 1.84 × 10⁵ psi (1,269 MPa)
- Tensile Strength (68°F cure)
- 2,944 psi (20.30 MPa)
- Tensile Strength (212°F cure)
- 4,155 psi (28.65 MPa)
- Young's Modulus (68°F)
- 6.23 × 10⁵ psi (4,297 MPa)
- Flexural Strength (68°F)
- 5,900 psi (40.7 MPa)
- Flexural Strength (212°F)
- 6,400 psi (44.1 MPa)
- Shore D Hardness (68°F)
- 73
- Shore D Hardness (212°F)
- 79
- Impact Resistance (Izod, reverse notched, 68°F)
- 63.5 J/m
Adhesion
- Tensile Shear, Mild Steel (68°F)
- 2,500 psi (17.2 MPa)
- Tensile Shear, Mild Steel (212°F)
- 3,250 psi (22.4 MPa)
- Tensile Shear, Stainless Steel
- 2,780 psi (19.2 MPa)
- Tensile Shear, Copper
- 2,230 psi (15.4 MPa)
- Tensile Shear, Aluminum
- 1,570 psi (10.8 MPa)
- Pull-Off Adhesion (Grit Blasted Steel)
- 4,030 psi (27.8 MPa)
- Cavitation Resistance
- 12 mm³/hr volume loss
Heat & Environmental Resistance
- Heat Distortion Temperature (68°F cure)
- 111°F (44°C)
- Heat Distortion Temperature (212°F cure)
- 160°F (71°C)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
- 74.7 ppm/°C
- Dry Heat Resistance
- 392°F (200°C)
- Wet Heat Resistance
- 140°F (60°C) continuous immersion
Efficiency Properties
- Pump Efficiency Improvement
- Up to 7% (independent tests by NEL and Aurora Pump Company)
Abrasion Resistance
- CS17 Wheels (Dry)
- 6 mm³ loss per 1,000 cycles
- H10 Wheels (Wet)
- 52 mm³ loss per 1,000 cycles
Working Life
- 77°F (25°C)
- 25 minutes
Curing Time
At 50°F (10°C)
- No loading or immersion
- 24 hours
- Machining and/or light loading
- 48 hours
- Full mechanical or thermal loading
- 14 days
- Immersion in chemicals
- 21 days
At 59°F (15°C)
- No loading or immersion
- 12 hours
- Machining and/or light loading
- 24 hours
- Full mechanical or thermal loading
- 7 days
- Immersion in chemicals
- 10 days
At 68°F (20°C)
- No loading or immersion
- 8 hours
- Machining and/or light loading
- 16 hours
- Full mechanical or thermal loading
- 3 days
- Immersion in chemicals
- 7 days
At 77°F (25°C)
- No loading or immersion
- 7 hours
- Machining and/or light loading
- 14 hours
- Full mechanical or thermal loading
- 2½ days
- Immersion in chemicals
- 6 days
Service Temperature Limits
- Lower temperature limit
- -40°C (-40°F)
- Upper temperature limit (dry)
- 200°C (392°F)
- Upper temperature limit (wet)
- 60°C (140°F) continuous immersion
Mixing & Application
Certifications & Approvals
Product PDFs
Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belzona 1341N and how does it differ from Belzona 1341?
Belzona 1341N is the NSF/ANSI 61 approved variant of Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide), suitable for direct contact with potable water. It shares the same low-friction efficiency-improving chemistry as Belzona 1341, with the added approval needed for drinking water applications.
Is Belzona 1341N approved for potable water?
Yes. Belzona 1341N is approved under NSF/ANSI 61 for Drinking Water System Components, making it suitable for application to pumps, pipework, valves, and tanks in direct contact with potable water.
Where is Belzona 1341N typically used?
Typical applications include water pumps, distribution pipework, valves, fittings, water tanks, and other components in municipal and industrial drinking water systems where both efficiency improvement and NSF approval are required.
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