BELZONA HEATING PIPE FITTINGS ABOARD SUPERTANKER
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: A 600-foot supertanker barge at Tampa Bay, Florida, U.S.A.
Application Date: January 1997
Products:
Belzona® 1211 (E-Metal)
Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem: Pipe fittings continued to leak.
Photograph Descriptions
- Following surface preparation, a collar was used
- Application of product
- Pipe fittings and sea dogs are happy with the repair
Application Situation
Ship was being refitted and repaired so a new type of fuel additive could be carried. Heater lines keep the cargo warm and fluid.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How Leaflet VPF-11a.
Belzona Facts
Millions of dollars in lost revenue were at stake. Other options such as silver solder and expensive fittings from Europe. Belzona solved the emergency quickly and cost effectively, allowing the ship to sail on time.
