BIG SAVINGS WITH BELZONA’s UNCONVENTIONAL REPAIR TECHNIQUES
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)
Substrate: Steel & Concrete
Customer Location: Petrochemical facility - Minnesota,U.S.A.
Application Date: June 2001
Products:
Belzona® 4151 (Magma-Quartz Resins)
Problem: Hollow spots under pump base between the grout and the steel base created vibration, thereby causing pre-mature bearing failure.
Photograph Descriptions
- Removal of pump from base
- Installing injection ports
- Injecting with gun
Application Situation
Bearing failure in pump from vibration.
Application Method
The Application was carried out in accordance with a modified version of Belzona Know-How Systems leaflet GSS-9. Injection Method: Product placed in pneumatic gun, injected using static mixer.
Belzona Facts
This can be completed for 1/10th the cost of rebuilding and regrouting the pump base. Application is so successful, over 200 pump bases have been done at this facility.
