BELZONA SEALS TANK AT CABLE MANUFACTURER
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Cable manufacturer, US
Application Date: December 2010
Products:
Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem: Interior bottom cone of tank was leaking resulting in safety issues. severe corrosion pitting present particularly at the welded seams.
Photograph Descriptions
- Exterior of tank
- Pitted bottom after cleaning and blasting
- Belzona® 1111 seals welds and holes
- First coat of Beige® 5811 applied
Application Situation
Welded seam, oil storage tank.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordsance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets TCC-1 & 5. Welded seams and pits were sealed with Belzona® 1111. Two coats of Belzona® 5811 were applied.
Belzona Facts
Approximately $2,000 of Belzona material was used on a $32,000 tank extending the life and function of the tank. Belzona® 5811 provideslong term corrosion protection in immersed conditions.
