| Belzona Seals Tank At Cable Manufacturer | | | Industry:General Industry (GIND) | | | Application:Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC) | | | Customer Location:Cable manufacturer, US | | | Application Date:December 2010 | | | Application Situation:Welded seam, oil storage tank. | | | Problem:Interior bottom cone of tank was leaking resulting in safety issues. severe corrosion pitting present particularly at the welded seams. | | | Products:Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade) | | | Substrate:Steel | | | Application Method:Application was carried out in accordsance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets TCC-1 & 5. Welded seams and pits were sealed with Belzona® 1111. Two coats of Belzona® 5811 were applied. | | | Belzona Facts:Approximately $2,000 of Belzona material was used on a $32,000 tank extending the life and function of the tank. Belzona® 5811 provideslong term corrosion protection in immersed conditions. | | | Photographs Description
- Exterior of tank
- Pitted bottom after cleaning and blasting
- Belzona® 1111 seals welds and holes
- First coat of Beige® 5811 applied
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