BELZONA REPLACES FAILED TANK BASE SEAL

KHIA ID: 1615
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Steel & concrete
Customer Location: Chemical plant, UK
Application Date: November 2004
Products:

Belzona ® 4131 (Magma-Screed)

Belzona ® 3111 (Flexible Membrane System)

Problem: Original seal had cracked and allowed moisture to penetrate beneath tank base. Problem exacerbated by poor water shed leading to external corrosion.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Close up showing failure of original seal.
  2. Fillet of Belzona® 4131 applied
  3. Application of Belzona 3111® System underway.
  4. Application completed.
Application Situation
Base of chemical storage tank
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet GSS-3 and TCC-9.
Belzona Facts
Traditional sealing materials had failed due to lack of flexibility. Improved water shed created by applying fillet of Belzona® 4131. Belzona® 3111 has a proven track record in waterproofing tank bases.
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