BELZONA REPAIRS BROKEN INSULATORS

KHIA ID: 1147
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)
Substrate: Porcelain
Customer Location: Power Distribution company, France
Application Date: July 2008
Products: Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)
Belzona® 8111 (Mouldable Wood)

Problem: Broken insulator, compromising safety on site.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. General view of the sub-station
  2. Broken insulator
  3. Repair completed
  4. Close up showing exact reproduction of the original profile
Application Situation
Electrical Insulator in a distribution sub-station.
Application Method
Pattern for the broken area taken from sound area using Belzona Elastomer. This then used to mold Belzona® 8111 to re-create original profiles
Belzona Facts
The insulators are old and replacement is nearly impossible as similar items are no longer available.
The option of repairing with Belzona® 8111 has been chosen because of the electrical properties of the product.
The repair was done on site by the application team, who completed the job in a few hours.