BELZONA REPAIRS LEAKING HEXANE PROCESS PIPE
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Carbon Steel
Customer Location: Adhesive Manufacturer, Cramlington, UK
Application Date: February 2016
Products:
Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem: Customer had been using a temporary pipe wrap which did not offer a permanent solution. Leaking of the pipe was a Health & Safety issue due to the volatility of the Hexane product flowing through the process pipework.
Photograph Descriptions
- Temporary pipe wrap
- Removal of temporary pipe wrap
- Permanent Belzona repair
Application Situation
Customer had a through wall leak on a Hexane supply line to their manufacturing process.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet VPF-11 application method a). The process plant was isolated and pipework drained before carrying out surface preparation and application of Belzona 1111.
Belzona Facts
Due to the temporary nature of the repair method that they were using, the Belzona solution removed the Health & Safety risk whilst also providing a permanent repair.
