BELZONA IN-SITU REPAIRS TO PORCELAIN INSULATORS

KHIA ID: 4233
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Porcelain
Customer Location: National Grid, UK
Application Date: October 2012
Products:

Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona® 8112

Problem: A brand new porcelain shed had been damaged whilst in transit to the Substation which required an immediate in-situ repair.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Damaged porcelain shed in transport crate
  2. Shed edge wet out with Belzona® 1221
  3. Belzona Elastomer former containing Belzona® 8112
  4. Completed repair
Application Situation
Damaged porcelain insulator shed situated at a Substation.
Application Method
The porcelain insulator rebuild repair was completed in accordance with the Belzona Know-How System Leaflet VPF16.
Belzona Facts
This in-situ repair was deemed the most cost effective in comparison to the cost of dismantling the insulator stack and replacing the damaged shed.
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