BELZONA LOAD BEARING SHIM SEALS DOCK GATES

KHIA ID: 978
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Harbour Authority, UK
Application Date: 2001
Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL Metal)

Problem: High tides are getting higher and the existing gates were not tall enough to cope with the new levels of water. an extension was fabricated to raise their height.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Original height of the Dock Gates
  2. Swinging new section into place
  3. Final positioning
  4. Home and dry
Application Situation
Dock Gates, part of the new sea defences
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet GSS-9.
Belzona Facts
The top extension needed to fit snugly to prevent leaking. Belzona provided a load bearing shim between existing and new section. It is still preventing leaking in January 2008.
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