Belzona, The Easy Way To Seal Silos

Industry:

Buildings & Structures (BSTR)

Application:

Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)

Customer Location:

Fire Protection Systems Manfacturer, UK

Application Date:

August 2008

Application Situation:

Two 17 metre high, 6 metre diameter silos for storage of Lime and Chalk

Problem:

Corrosion and mechanical damage had opened up the bolted joints allowing rain water to wash dirt through the joints leading to contamination of the lime and chalk stored in the silos.

Products:

Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane System)

Substrate:

Steel

Application Method:

Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet RPA-1. After preparing substrate with grinders, Belzona® 3921 (GSC Conditioner) was applied before completing the application with two coats Belzona® 3111.

Belzona Facts:

Belzona repairs have proven to be 100% succefssful and were completed at a fraction the cost of a new silo (£130K).

Photographs Description

1. Silo scaffolded and ready for work to commence
2. Initial application to problem areas
3. Silo roof fully protected
4. Completed application