Belzona 3412 encapsulates Hub Connectors

KHIA ID: 9320
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)
Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: Scotland
Application Date: August 2020
Products: Belzona 3412, Belzona 8411

Problem: Hub connectors were experiencing corrosion in offshore environments. Within these connectors there are multiple voids where salt water can sit & cause corrosion.

Corroded hub connector

Surface preparation & Belzona 8411 applied

Bridging tape applied around voids

Two coats of Belzona 3412 applied

Application Situation
Corrosion protection was required for this equipment without sizing it in place or taking it out of service
Application Method
The connector was cleaned & coated with Belzona 8411. Bridging tape was then used to 'fair' and bridge large voids. Two coats of Belzona 3412 were then applied.
Belzona Facts
By using the Belzona system this connector could be protected without being disassembled