Belzona chiller repair that was completed in only one day!
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)
Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: Dallas, Texas
Application Date: February 2024
Products: Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal), Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem: This chiller has been running uncoated since new for years in a building in downtown Dallas. Bad water treatment has left the chiller with a lot of damage and build up.
Before and after Belzona application
Before and after Belzona application
Before and after Belzona application
Before and after Belzona application
Application Situation
The only option was to do a Belzona application on this chiller. Second option was buying a new chiller, which was expensive for the customer.
Application Method
This chiller had no efficiency left . It was decided to do a full Belzona repair system on it. First the chiller was cleaned and then grit blasted. Belzona 1121 was used to repair holes and metal loss in the chiller face. After that Belzona 1321 two good system was applied to chiller . Belzona was left to dry and it was finished off by taking out the corks out of the tubes and finishing up the repair.
Belzona Facts
Belzona was the most cost effective option for the customer.