BELZONA SEALS LEAK IN BUTTERFLY VALVE
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Mild Steel
Customer Location: Electric Energy Company, Brazil
Application Date: August 2004
Products:
Belzona 1221 (Super E-Metal)
Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem: The valve presented excessive leaking, compromising the seal of the fluid and the interior of the pipe.
Photograph Descriptions
- Cleaning the surface
- Application of Belzona 1221 to the leak area
- Application of Belzona 1111 in progress
- Completed application
Application Situation
Butterfly valve.
Application Method
First, the water flow was diverted to allow the application. The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet VPF-1. The surface was prepared with a grinder, emery cloth and wire brush. The valve was locked and Belzona 1221 was applied to stop the leak. After Belzona 1221 cured, Belzona 1111 was applied.
Belzona Facts
Belzona allowed for the equipment to return to operation with little downtime and did not significantly affect the operations of the plant.
