BELZONA PROTECTS NEW STEEL COVERS FROM HOT ACID SPILLS
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: steel chequer plate
Customer Location: Chemical Plant, West Tennessee USA
Application Date: 2008
Products: Belzona® 4341 (Magma CR4)
Problem: Acid had attacked the old plates and caused safety concerns. Area subjected to spills of hot acid.
Photograph Descriptions
- Newly fabricated steel plates
- Belzona® 4341 being applied
- More items coated with Belzona® 4341
- Coating the concrete where plates are to be installed
Application Situation
New Steel Plates fabricated to replace old plates
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-5 & 15. New plates were abrasive blasted and two coats of Belzona® 4341 applied. Concrete surrounds similarly prepared and protected.
Belzona Facts
Coating with Belzona® 4341 was cheaper than using stainless steel for the plates and provides excellent resistance to the hot acids.
