Belzona® Rebuilds Eroded Flange Face

Industry:

Marine (MRNE)

Application:

Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)

Customer Location:

BC, Canada

Application Date:

2001

Application Situation:

Eroded flange face

Problem:

The mating flange on the underside of the vessel was badly warped and eroded, making it difficult to install the new component effectively. The use of rubber gaskets were not 100% effective.

Products:

Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Substrate:

Steel

Application Method:

The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet GSS-8.

Belzona Facts:

Restoring the flange face with Belzona 1121 allowed the process to be fast and cost effective, saving the customer from the costly replacement of a new section. Belzona repairs always provide a 100% seal and long lasting service time. 

Photographs Description

1. Close up of flange showing spacers glued in place to take up the required gap.
2. The flange former was systematically tightened, squeezing out the excess material which was wiped away before it hardened.
3. Application completed.
4. Sonar dome in place.