BELZONA REPAIRS IRRIGATION PIPES
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Aluminum Alloy
Customer Location: Arable farm in the U.K.
Application Date: May 1995
Products:
Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal)
Belzona® 9341 (Reinforcement tape)
Problem: Pipes develop leaks at welded couplings and weld repairs have proven ineffective and in several cases aggravated the situation.
Photograph Descriptions
- Sections of pipe waiting to be used
- Close up of pipe couplings where leaks occur and show ineffective welding
- Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal) being applied
- Application being completed with Belzona® 9341 (Reinforcement Tape) incorporated into the repair
Application Situation
Aluminum pipes used to provide local irrigation to crops.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet VPF-11a.
Belzona Facts
Local flooding caused by the leaks leads to loss of crops in the immediate vicinity, apart from overall loss in irrigation efficiency. Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal) is ideal for carrying out in-situ repairs when necessary.
