Belzona Forms Gasket Surface on over 50 year old Boiler

KHIA ID: 9081
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: Louisiana
Application Date: February 2014
Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal),Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem: The gasket surface on the nozzle of a boiler was heavily pitted not allowing them to achieve a seal.

Gasket damage

Surfaces preparation

Formers used

Application completed

Application Situation
Belzona 1111 was used in conjunction with a former to restore the gasket surface to the boiler nozzle.
Application Method
Hand tools were used for preparation of the surface. Belzona Release Agent was applied to the former to allow removal.
Belzona Facts
Expensive alternatives were entertained. Repair was done with less than $300 worth of Belzona.