Food processing facility with stainless steel equipment

FDA Compliant | USDA Approved | 3-A Sanitary Standards

Food and Beverage Repair Solutions

Cold-applied, FDA-compliant repair composites for breweries, dairies, seafood processors, and food manufacturing. Repair equipment in hours — return to production the same shift.

The Challenge

Food and beverage facilities operate under strict regulatory requirements while facing constant wear from cleaning chemicals, temperature cycling, and mechanical stress. Equipment failures risk product contamination, regulatory violations, and costly recalls.

Pacific Northwest food processors deal with seasonal production peaks, limited maintenance windows, and the need to maintain USDA, FDA, and 3-A Sanitary Standards compliance throughout repairs.

Whether you operate a dairy, brewery, seafood processor, or food manufacturing facility, equipment reliability and hygiene compliance are essential.

The Belzona Solution

Belzona offers FDA-compliant repair composites and coatings specifically designed for food and beverage environments. These materials meet USDA, FDA 21 CFR 175.300, and 3-A Sanitary Standards for incidental food contact.

All Belzona products are cold-applied — no hot work permits, no fire watch, no shutdown of adjacent equipment. Many repairs can be completed during a single shift, returning equipment to service the same day.

Belzona Technology Northwest provides product selection and technical support for food and beverage facilities throughout Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Northern Idaho.

Industries We Serve

Belzona products are trusted across the food and beverage industry — including but not limited to:

Breweries and Distilleries

Fermenters, brite tanks, glycol systems, CIP piping, floor drains

Wineries

Stainless tanks, concrete fermenters, crush pad floors, barrel rooms

Dairy Processing

CIP systems, milk tanks, pasteurizers, separator bowls, processing floors

Seafood Processing

Processing floors, drains, refrigeration systems, brine tanks, conveyors

Meat and Poultry

Kill floors, processing areas, USDA-inspected zones, cooler floors

Beverage Bottling

Filling lines, conveyors, CIP piping, storage tanks, warehouse floors

Have a different application? Call us at (425) 610-4902 — we have solutions for virtually any food processing environment.

Problems We Solve

Common failure modes that cost you downtime and compliance risk — and more:

Pitting Corrosion in Stainless Steel

Chlorides in cleaning chemicals attack welds and heat-affected zones. Rebuild pitted areas without hot work.

CIP Chemical Attack on Tank Linings

Repeated caustic and acid cycles degrade coatings. Reline with materials that resist the full CIP range.

Pump Cavitation and Erosion

Cavitation erodes impellers and volutes. Rebuild worn components to OEM specifications.

Thermal Shock Cracking in Floors

Hot washdowns on cold concrete cause fractures. Restore seamless, sanitary surfaces.

Acid Damage to Concrete

Lactic, citric, and phosphoric acids erode unprotected concrete. Apply long-term acid-resistant coatings.

Heat Exchanger Fouling and Leaks

Scale buildup and tube sheet erosion reduce efficiency. Protect with high-temperature ceramic coatings.

Chemical Resistance for CIP Environments

Belzona products withstand aggressive sanitation chemicals. Contact us for specific compatibility data.

ChemicalCommon UseCompatible
Sodium hydroxide (caustic)CIP cleaning cycles✓
Phosphoric acidCIP acid rinse✓
Nitric acidDairy CIP systems✓
Peracetic acidSanitizer✓
Chlorinated cleanersGeneral sanitation✓
Lactic acidDairy byproduct✓
Citric acidBeverage processing✓

Resistance varies by product and concentration. Call (425) 610-4902 for specific recommendations.

Repair vs. Replace: The Business Case

Belzona Repair

20% of replacement cost

  • +Complete repairs in 8-24 hours
  • +No hot work permits required
  • +Apply in-place, no equipment removal
  • +Extend equipment life 10+ years
  • +Maintain FDA/USDA compliance

Traditional Replacement

Full capital expense

  • -2-8 weeks lead time for new equipment
  • -Extended shutdown required
  • -Rigging, cranes, hot work permits
  • -Production loss during installation
  • -Disposal of old equipment

Products for Food and Beverage

FDA-compliant repair composites and protective coatings for processing equipment, tanks, floors, and hygiene-critical surfaces.

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

FDA-compliant metal repair composite for rebuilding pumps, valves, and processing equipment.

Belzona 1391 (Ceramic HT)

High-temperature ceramic coating for equipment protection up to 150C. USDA approved.

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Two-coat epoxy for tank linings and immersed surfaces. NSF/ANSI 61 certified.

Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1)

Chemical-resistant coating for floors, drains, and containment areas.

Belzona 4181 (AHR Magma-Quartz)

Acid and heat-resistant concrete repair for processing floors.

Belzona 4154 (Magma-Crete)

Multi-purpose epoxy for concrete repair. Fast-curing for quick return to service.

Need help selecting the right product? Call (425) 610-4902

Food processing facility

Case Study

Processing Floor Drain Repair

A food processing facility was experiencing deterioration around floor drains in their production area. The constant exposure to washdown chemicals, thermal cycling from hot water cleaning, and mechanical stress from equipment had damaged the concrete surrounding the drains. This created sanitation concerns and potential contamination risks.

The maintenance team applied Belzona 4111 (Magma-Quartz) to rebuild the damaged concrete and Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1) for chemical-resistant protection. The FDA-compliant coating resists the aggressive cleaning chemicals while maintaining the hygienic surface required for food processing.

  • +Repairs completed during scheduled shutdown
  • +FDA-compliant materials for food contact areas
  • +Chemical-resistant coating handles washdown
  • +Sanitation concerns eliminated
Damaged floor drain

Project Details

  • Facility TypeFood Processing Plant
  • ApplicationFloor drain repair
  • Products UsedBelzona 4111, Belzona 4311
  • ProblemConcrete deterioration, sanitation risk
  • Applied ByIn-house maintenance team

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Belzona products FDA approved for food contact?

Yes. Multiple Belzona products are approved for incidental food contact per FDA 21 CFR 175.300, USDA regulations, and 3-A Sanitary Standards. Contact us and we will recommend the appropriate FDA-compliant product for your needs.

How long does a typical repair take?

Most equipment repairs complete in 8-24 hours. Tank linings typically require 24-48 hours including surface preparation. Many products achieve handling strength in 4-6 hours. We can help plan repairs to fit your maintenance windows.

Can Belzona be applied in cold environments?

Yes. Belzona products can be applied at temperatures as low as 40F (4C), suitable for cold storage areas, refrigerated processing rooms, and Pacific Northwest conditions. Cure times extend at lower temperatures.

Will the repair pass a food safety audit?

When properly applied using FDA/USDA-compliant products, Belzona repairs meet food safety requirements for SQF, FSMA, BRC, and other audit standards. We provide documentation and certificates of compliance for your records.

Do I need to remove equipment for repair?

In most cases, no. Belzona products are designed for in-situ application — repairs complete with equipment in place, eliminating the cost and downtime of disassembly, rigging, and transportation.

Food and Beverage Applications

Processing Equipment

  • +Pump rebuilding
  • +Heat exchanger repair
  • +Tank lining
  • +Valve repair
  • +Conveyor maintenance

Facility Surfaces

  • +Processing floor coatings
  • +Drain repair
  • +Wall coatings
  • +Trench coating
  • +Cold storage protection

Infrastructure

  • +Secondary containment
  • +Loading dock repair
  • +Pipe protection
  • +Cooling system maintenance
  • +Equipment mounting
FDA 21 CFR 175.300
USDA Approved
3-A Sanitary Standards
NSF/ANSI 61

Need Food-Safe Repair Products?

Describe your maintenance challenge and we will recommend the right FDA-compliant Belzona products. Technical support throughout Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Northern Idaho.

Describe Your Problem(425) 610-4902

Belzona Technology Northwest is the exclusive authorized Belzona distributor for Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Northern Idaho. Product sales, technical support, and application training for food and beverage facilities throughout the Pacific Northwest.