BELZONA, THE EASY WAY TO SEAL SILOS
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Fire Protection Systems Manfacturer, UK
Application Date: August 2008
Products:
Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane System)
Problem: Corrosion and mechanical damage had opened up the bolted joints allowing rain water to wash dirt through the joints leading to contamination of the lime and chalk stored in the silos.
Photograph Descriptions
- Silo scaffolded and ready for work to commence
- Initial application to problem areas
- Silo roof fully protected
- Completed application
Application Situation
Two 17 metre high, 6 metre diameter silos for storage of Lime and Chalk
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet RPA-1. After preparing substrate with grinders, Belzona® 3921 (GSC Conditioner) was applied before completing the application with two coats Belzona® 3111.
Belzona Facts
Belzona repairs have proven to be 100% succefssful and were completed at a fraction the cost of a new silo (£130K).
