| Belzona Protects Valve Seal Area | | | Industry:Power (POWR) | | | Application:Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS) | | | Customer Location:Hydropower Plant, Honduras | | | Application Date:December 2004 | | | Application Situation:Valve Seal in the turbine. | | | Problem:Valve with erosion problems in the perimeter of the seal joint. In certain areas there were small holes but in other areas there were deeper holes. | | | Products:Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Belzona 9111 (Cleaner/Degreaser) | | | Substrate:Steel | | | Application Method:The surface was prepared with emery paper and later cleaned with Belzona 9111. The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet GSS-1. The application formed a protective barrier against water damage. | | | Belzona Facts:The application was simple and little product was used. This has resulted in significant cost savings and the customer was very satisfied with the solution. | | | Photographs Description
- Valve with cavitation problems
- Surface preparation
- Application of Belzona 1321
- Completed application
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