Belzona repairs cracked flange

KHIA ID: 9574
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Cast Iron
Customer Location: Castlegar
Application Date: September 2024
Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal),Belzona 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer)

Problem: Overtighten flange led to cracked and damaged flange.

Equipment damage

Surface preparation completed

Rebuilt with Belzona 1311

Coated with Belzona 2141 for longevity

Application Situation
Flange cracked and was very damaged needed to get repairs during a 48hr shutdown
Application Method
Cracked drill stopped and vee out. Prepares with grinding tools and cracks filled with Belzona 1311 and cloth. Overcoated with Belzona 2141 to provide expansion and contraction protection
Belzona Facts
Fast and efficient application for repair of a cast iron flange that was tile lined. Welding was not an option