BELZONA SAVES A BROKEN COMPRESSOR CASING
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)
Substrate: Cast iron
Customer Location: Alaska, USA
Application Date: 1982
Products:
Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Sheet)
Problem: Freezing water damaged WWII compressor jugs. No replacement available.
Photograph Descriptions
- Compressor jugs showing broken casting
- Ready for application of Belzona 1111 with studs holding the broken piece in place
- Complete with reinforced Belzona 1111
Application Situation
A broken compressor casing
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona System Leaflet ENC-1. Drilled, tapped and studs to hold the broken piece were put in place. The casing was coated with Belzona 1111, Reinforcement Sheet was embedded, and another coat of Belzona 1111 was applied.
Belzona Facts
This is on a WWII compressor, parts no longer available, the only alternative was a very expensive completely new compressor.
