BELZONA REPAIRS A 75-YEAR OLD VALVE FLAPPER
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)
Substrate: Cast iron
Customer Location: OR, USA
Application Date: 2013
Products:
Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem: Cast Iron flapper disc had developed a crack. The check valve was 75 years old.
Photograph Descriptions
- Flapper disc showing the crack at 1 o'clock.
- Drilling the crack to place studs.
- Area prepared, studs in place.
- Belzona 1111 applied with reinforcement sheet, applicator taped in place to smooth the seal area.
Application Situation
Hydro Dam Check Valve Flapper
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona System Leaflet ENC-1. The plastic applicator was used to form the face in the seal area.
Belzona Facts
Because the check valve was 75 years old there was no replacement available. Fabricating a new flapper from steel was just too expensive.
