BELZONA LEVELS AND PROTECTS ERODED CONCRETE
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)
Substrate: Concrete
Customer Location: Chemical Plant, North Alabama, USA
Application Date: 2001
Products:
Belzona® 4111 (Magma Quartz)
Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem: Acids and caustic mixture had eroded the concrete and EPA made the client repair the concrete so Mercury would not accumulate on the floor.
Photograph Descriptions
- Overall view of the containment area
- Using slurry mix of Belzona® 4111 to level low areas
- First coat of Belzona® 5811 with non-slip aggregate
- Final coat of Belzona® 5811
Application Situation
Chemicals had attacked the concrete
Application Method
Application was carried out using a modified Belzona Know-How System Leaflet FPA-1. A slurry mix of Belzona® 4111 was used to level floor before coating with Belzona® 5811 with non-slip Aggregate.
Belzona Facts
Previous coatings had failed and allowed concrete deterioration. Chosen Belzona system provided the levels required together with excellent resistance to the chemicals involved.
