Belzona repairs cracked flange
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.
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