Belzona® Extends Life Of Condenser Expansion Joint

Industry:

Buildings & Structures (BSTR)

Application:

Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)

Customer Location:

Power plant, Egypt.

Application Date:

November 2005.

Application Situation:

The rubber expansion joint of the main condenser of the plant.

Problem:

Both sides, top and bottom, of the rubber flexible joint had deteriorated.

Products:

Belzona® 2221 (MP Fluid Elastomer)

Substrate:

Rubber.

Application Method:

Application was carried out in accordance with modified version of Belzona® Know-How System leaflet SHM-9.

Belzona Facts:

Belzona® 2221 was able to quickly and successfully repair the rubber joint on the spot, extending its life without disrupting operation of the plant.

Photographs Description

1. The deteriorated rubber joint
2. Surface preparation of the joint
3. Conditioning the surface
4. Belzona® 2221 applied