A GOOD NIGHT WITH BELZONA
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)
Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)
Substrate: Cast iron
Customer Location: Local municipality, Slovenia
Application Date: July 2007
Products: Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem: Manholes on the street were causing a lot of noise due to uneven cover seat. Local people call them "Singing Covers".
Photograph Descriptions
- Manhole
- Applying Duct tape and Belzona® 9411
- Rebuilding manhole cover seat with Belzona® 1111
- Manhole in place and position marked
Application Situation
Sewage manhole on the local street.
Application Method
The manhole seats were roughened and then degreased.
Cover plate ends were protected with Duct tape and Belzona® 9411. Belzona® 1111 was used to rebuild the manhole cover seat in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet GSS-8.
Belzona Facts
Belzona® 1111 made a cost effective solution and a
perfect fit of the manhole cover in its seat eliminating noise.
Conventional replacement method takes time, a lot of work and different material (asphalt, reinforced concrete). The cost savings by using Belzona technology is about 200,00 EUR per manhole.
