STRESS FREE SEALING OF THREADED PIPES WITH BELZONA

KHIA ID: 1342
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Cast iron and mild steel
Customer Location: Telecom company, Montreal, Canada
Application Date: October 2008
Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL Metal)

Problem: Traditional welding could not be used because of stress cracking, sparks and possible fire.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Surface preparation of pipe
  2. Application of Belzona® 1121 with brush
  3. Finishing the application neatly
  4. Completed application
Application Situation
Sealing threaded pipe joints.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with a modified Belzona Know-How System Leaflet VPF-11 created and approved by both parties.
Belzona Facts
Due to the expensive equipment in place the customer wanted a top solution for the sealing of threaded pipes. Traditional welding was not an option. The application of Belzona provided excellent sealing without heat. This solution caused no stress cracking and gave extra protection on the threaded joints. Client has now approved this Belzona application.
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