| Belzona Repairs Pump Foundations | | | Industry:Petrochemical (PETR) | | | Application:Floor Problem Areas (FPA) | | | Customer Location:Petrochemical Co, Romania | | | Application Date:February 2013 | | | Application Situation:Deteriorated pump foundations | | | Problem:Due to vibration and contact with petroleum products, the foundation of the pump were showing severe deterioration. Cracks were appearing and the holding down bolts were not secure. | | | Products:Belzona 4111 (Magma-Quartz) | | | Substrate:Concrete | | | Application Method:Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona System Leaflets FPA-1 and FPA-10. The affected area was cleaned by gritblasting and degreased to remove hydrocarbon contamination. The affected areas were then rebuilt, including grouting in new clamping bolts. | | | Belzona Facts:The Belzona repair was completely quickly, whilst also offering high compressive strength, chemical resistance and excellent resistance to vibration. | | | Photographs Description1. Pump foundations damaged due to vibration 2. Point of attachment between the pump and pedestal showing signs of deterioration 3. Bolts grouted in place 4. Final repair | |
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