BELZONA SEALS SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE LEAKS
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Aluminium
Customer Location: Electric distributor in Australia.
Application Date: February 2001
Products:
Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona® 3921 (GSC Surface Conditioner)
Problem: Leakage at flange joints due to breakdown of the original mastic sealer. There was also a breakdown of the original paint system on the equip-ment.
Photograph Descriptions
- Existing joints showing failed paint system
- Belzona® 1111 applied to seal joint
- Area primed with Belzona® 3921
- Spray application of paint system to complete the application
Application Situation
Flange joints on electrical switch-gear where Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) is used as a gaseous insulant.
Application Method
After blasting to remove existing coatings and mastic, Belzona® 1111 was used to seal the flange joint. Belzona® 3921 was then applied to create a base for a conventional paint that was spray applied to the area.
Belzona Facts
A laser leak detection camera on the sealed flanges has revealed no leaks, and an order has been received for all 515 flanges on the site due to the success of the first application.
