BELZONA PROTECTS PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER COVERS
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: South African Refinery
Application Date: Various since 1994
Products:
Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)
Belzona® 9411 (Release Agent)
Problem: Galvanic and crevice corrosion to the end covers of the heat exchangers was resulting in leaking around the titanium plates and loss of efficiency.
Photograph Descriptions
- Previously corroded cover
- Former clamped into position
- Post application inspection
- Perfectly smooth finish
Application Situation
Plate heat exchangers
Application Method
Using a modified version of Belzona Know-How System Leaflet GSS-9, a plate is coated with Belzona® 9411 and used to form a thick layer of Belzona 1341 on the end cover. This procedure provides a perfect finish and excellent seal.
Belzona Facts
The first application was undertaken in 1994 – following the successful trial this specification has been extended through all plants in the group. This particular example was carried out in July 1999.
