BELZONA REPAIRS LARGE SPOOL PIECES

KHIA ID: 1392

Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Cast steel

Customer Location: Nuclear Power Plant, UK
Application Date: August 2006

Products:
Belzona® 1111 (Supermetal)

Problem: An alternative repair materioal was used previously but had failed. The product was used to resurface the face of the spool where there was distortion.

Photograph Descriptions

1 & 2 Pre-machined flange surface

3 & 4 Finished machined flange faces

Application Situation

Damaged spool faces. Corrosion and distortion from weld stresses.

Application Method

Application was carried out in accordance with a modified version of Belzona Know-How System Leaflet VPF-13.

Belzona Facts

Client had previously used an alternative product but had found that it could not withstand the weight of the valve spools on it. Using Belzona® 1111 the machined flange face can withstand immense compressive loads so providing for long term durable sealing.

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