BELZONA PRODUCTS USED TO SEAL LEAKING TANK
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Concrete & Steel
Customer Location: Pulp and Paper plant
Application Date: 2007
Products:
Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)
Problem: Mill had experienced a constant leak between the concrete wall of the stock tank and the steel outlet pipe
Photograph Descriptions
- Preparation of both the concrete and metal surfaces underway
- Belzona® 1311 forced into the gap between the pipe and concrete
- The back of the metal plate was coated with approximately 1/4 inch of Belzona® 1311 before it was bolted against the wall and the excess material squeezed out was wiped away
Application Situation
Leaking concrete stock tank
Application Method
Application was carried out using modified versions of Belzona Know-How System Leaflets TCC-1 and VPF-11a. Bolted doubler plates were used to help form seal.
Belzona Facts
Belzona Consultant worked with plant engineers to devise effective seal for this long term leak.
