CREATING FLEXIBLE GASKET WITH BELZONA® 2131
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)
Substrate: Stainless steel
Customer Location: Aluminium producer in Holland
Application Date: July 2001
Products:
Belzona® 2131 (D&A Fluid Elastomer)
Problem: Electrolytic corrosion on flange face.
Photograph Descriptions
- The pipe section
- The corroded flange face
- Former in place and Belzona® 2131 injected
- The Belzona gasket after removal of the former
Application Situation
Stainless steel sea water inlet
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets GSS-1 and GSS-8.
Belzona Facts
A steel former was used to obtain correct dimensions and Belzona® 2131 applied using injection techniques. A perfectly fitting 10mm thick gasket was formed that prevents future galvanic corrosion.
