Belzona Delivers Accuracy To A Weigh Scale Platform

Industry:

General Industry (GIND)

Application:

Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)

Customer Location:

British Columbia, Canada

Application Date:

August 2011

Application Situation:

The mating surfaces between sections of a weigh scale platform.

Problem:

The scale consists of three separate sections bolted together; the machined surfaces where the sections connect were corroded and could no longer provide the solid connection required for accuracy.

Products:

Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Substrate:

Steel

Application Method:

The application was carried out in accordance with a modified version of Belzona Know-How System Leaflet GSS-4. The mating surfaces between sections of the weigh scale platform were badly pitted. They were originally coated with a blue paint, which was removed prior to application. The center section of the scale had to be lowered into this gap with only 1/4" of clearance on either end. The center section was in place and bolted to the ends with Belzona 1121 providing a positive contact between the mating surfaces to ensure accuracy.

Belzona Facts:

The corroded surfaces were prepared, then Belzona 1121 was applied between the connectors, prior to bolting to fill any voids caused by corrosion and provided full contact irregular shim between the surfaces. The extended set up time of Belzona 1121 allowed the delicate assembly to proceed without haste.

Photographs Description

1. The mating surfaces between sections of the weigh scale platform were badly pitted.
2. The center section of the scale had to be lowered into this gap with only 1/4 inches of clearance either end.
3. The center section was in place and bolted to the ends with Belzona 1121.