Rubber lined ionization chamber repaired with Belzona

KHIA ID: 8320
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: steel and rubber
Customer Location: pharmaceutical manufacturer Hungary
Application Date: March 2020
Products:

Belzona 2921 (Elastomer GP Conditioner)

Belzona 2111 (D&A Hi-build Elastomer)

Belzona 2121 (D&A Hi-coat Elastomer)


Problem: Damage of the original rubber lining of an ionization tower
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Damaged rubber lining
  2. Removing of damaged lining and surface preparation
  3. Second layer of 2121 is being applied
  4. Finished application
Application Situation
Pharma manufacturers are using agressive chemicals as raw material. A part of the process sees the handling of liquids in ionization chambers. Rubber is commonly used as a chemical resistant lining and its flexibility is also good to resist dilatation caused by the rapid temperature changes. Rubber linings can be easily repaired using Belzona Elastomers without the need of special tools or heat input.
Application Method
Damaged rubber lining has been removed and MBX was used to abrade the surface. Loosen rubber parts were cut off and 2111 was used to replace missing parts and 2121 was used to provide a long term and chemical resistant solution.
Belzona Facts
To reline the rubber would be a huge cost as vessel has to be remove from the sterile area. Belzona products were applied without the need of dusty blasting.