BELZONA REPAIRS A 75-YEAR OLD VALVE FLAPPER
Industrie: Power (POWR)
Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)
Substrat: Cast iron
Localisation du client: OR, USA
Date de la demande: 2013
Des produits:
Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Problème: Cast Iron flapper disc had developed a crack. The check valve was 75 years old.
Descriptions des photographies
- 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.
Cas d'application
Hydro Dam Check Valve Flapper
Procédé d'application
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.
Faits sur Belzona
Because the check valve was 75 years old there was no replacement available. Fabricating a new flapper from steel was just too expensive.