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

1. Exterior of tank
2. Pitted bottom after cleaning and blasting
3. Belzona® 1111 seals welds and holes
4. First coat of Beige® 5811 applied