BELZONA SEALS TANK AT CABLE MANUFACTURER

KHIA ID: 1607
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Cable manufacturer, US
Application Date: December 2010
Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)


Problem: Interior bottom cone of tank was leaking resulting in safety issues. severe corrosion pitting present particularly at the welded seams.
Photograph Descriptions
  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
Application Situation
Welded seam, oil storage tank.
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.