| Belzona Clamps Down On Leaking Pipes | | | Industry:Oil & Gas (OILG) | | | Application:Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC) | | | Customer Location:Oil refinery in the Netherlands | | | Application Date:September 2000 | | | Application Situation:Clamps were being used to seal leaking pipes where it is impossible to remove them from service. | | | Problem:A protective covering was needed for the clamps to withstand corrosive chemicals up to 60°C. The clamps are used to seal pipes which transport a waste by-product of the refining process. | | | Products:Belzona® 4341 (Magma CR4)
Belzona® 4301 (Magma CR1 Hi-Build) | | | Substrate:Steel | | | Application Method:The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-5. Belzona® 4301 was used to smooth over the weld seams prior to the application. | | | Belzona Facts:Prior to Belzona the customer was using an expensive fill medium to inject into the clamps as a temporary fix. The customer is very impressed with the Belzona® 4341 and plans on coating more clamps with it. | | | Photographs Description
- Clamps being coated with Belzona® 4341
- Clamps ready for service
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