Belzona protects bund area subject to chemical attack.
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)
Substrate: Concrete
Customer Location: Portlaois, Ireland
Application Date: February 2024
Products: Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed), Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner), Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem: Customer had tried a previous coating which has failed which prompted customer to look for an alternative.
Cracks in concrete of bund area
Prepared edges of plinths
Application Situation
Previous coating of bund had failed due to contact with Ammonium Sulphate, causing significant damage to concrete in bund area.
Customer choose Belzona after a recommendation from a colleague who had experience with Belzona in a previous role.
Application Method
- Grinder with diamond blade used to produce a stable, firm surface suitable for lining.
- Belzona 4911 used as a primer.
- Belzona 4131 used to rebuild and repair honeycombing and blowholes in concrete.
- Belzona 5811 chosen as floor coating due to excellent resistance to Ammonium Sulphate.
Belzona Facts
Due to the customer using other solutions without success Belzona was able to offer a solution to give the customer confidence