| Belzona Repairs Leaking Transformer Fins | | | Industry:Power (POWR) | | | Application:Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC) | | | Customer Location:Wind Farm, UK | | | Application Date:2007 | | | Application Situation:Fins on oil filled transformer | | | Problem:Lower edge of fins corroded and starting to leak. Problem caused by sheep rubbing against fins, damaging paint system. | | | Products:Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal) | | | Substrate:Steel | | | Application Method:Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-1. Pre-formed doubler plates were bonded over the corroded areas after manual surface preparation. | | | Belzona Facts:Client had tried unsuccessfully to seal leaks before turning to Belzona. The Belzona® 1161 provides an effective bond in oil contaminated areas and use of doubler plates ensures repair will remain effective for many years. | | | Photographs Description
- Previous temporary repair
- Surface preparation
- Bonding with Belzona® 1161
- Completed application
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