| Belzona Load Bearing Shim Seals Dock Gates | | | Industry:Marine (MRNE) | | | Application:Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS) | | | Customer Location:Harbour Authority, UK | | | Application Date:2001 | | | Application Situation:Dock Gates, part of the new sea defences | | | Problem:High tides are getting higher and the existing gates were not tall enough to cope with the new levels of water. an extension was fabricated to raise their height. | | | Products:Belzona® 1121 (Super XL Metal) | | | Substrate:Steel | | | Application Method:Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet GSS-9. | | | Belzona Facts:The top extension needed to fit snugly to prevent leaking. Belzona provided a load bearing shim between existing and new section. It is still preventing leaking in January 2008. | | | Photographs Description
- Original height of the Dock Gates
- Swinging new section into place
- Final positioning
- Home and dry
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