Belzona Supports Winter Maintenance System

Industry:

Application:

Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)

Customer Location:

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Application Date:

October 2013

Application Situation:

Large salt hopper is used to load road salt using a conveyor system.

Problem:

The internal walls of the salt hopper were suffering from corrosion and salt would not flow to the screw auger at the bottom.

Products:

Belzona 6111 (Liquid Anode)

Belzona 5111 (Ceramic Cladding)

Substrate:

Steel

Application Method:

The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-5. The surface was prepared by abrasive blasting and then two coats of Belzona 6111 were applied. Providing additional corrosion protection two coats of Belzona 5111 were applied.

Belzona Facts:

Belzona´s proven longevity in conjunction with the in-house accelerated weathering and salt spray testing, provide a long-term performance with no yellowing, loss of adhesion or gloss.

Photographs Description

1. External view of salt hopper
2. Salt hopper prior to application
3. Application
4. Completed application in service