| Belzona® Replaces Failed Tank Base Seal | | | Industry:Petrochemical (PETR) | | | Application:Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC) | | | Customer Location:Chemical plant, UK | | | Application Date:November 2004 | | | Application Situation:Base of chemical storage tank | | | Problem:Original seal had cracked and allowed moisture to penetrate beneath tank base. Problem exacerbated by poor water shed leading to external corrosion. | | | Products:Belzona ® 4131 (Magma-Screed)
Belzona ® 3111 (Flexible Membrane System) | | | Substrate:Steel & concrete | | | Application Method:Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet GSS-3 and TCC-9. | | | Belzona Facts:Traditional sealing materials had failed due to lack of flexibility. Improved water shed created by applying fillet of Belzona® 4131. Belzona® 3111 has a proven track record in waterproofing tank bases. | | | Photographs Description
- Close up showing failure of original seal.
- Fillet of Belzona® 4131 applied
- Application of Belzona 3111® System underway.
- Application completed.
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