BONDING SUPPORT PADS WITH BELZONA

KHIA ID: 578
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: National Oil Co. - U.A.E.
Application Date: 2004
Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL-Metal)


Problem: Corrosion and wear of pipes in area of supports caused by the constant thermal expansion and contraction.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. The working environment
  2. Bond area on pipeline grit blasted and Belzona® 1121 applied to wet out the surface
  3. Wear pad strapped into place and exuded material being faired off
  4. Completed application with pipe sat on support
Application Situation
Oil pipeline crossing desert from oil field to marine terminal
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet VPF-15.
Belzona Facts
Extended working life of Belzona® 1121 allows pads to be bonded effectively in the high desert temperatures. Over 300 pads have to be bonded to the pipeline.