External Rebuilding and Protection with Belzona
KHIA ID: 9155Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Carbon steelCustomer Location: Cartagena/ Colombia
Application Date: October 2016Products: Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)
Problem: Severe corrosion on the outside of the 6" inch pipe, pitting is evident.
Pitting on pipe
First layer of Belzona 1161 and reinforcement mesh.
Work completed.
Application Situation
Replacement would be at least 10 times more expensive than rebuilding with Belzona.Application Method
The surface of the tube was prepared with a steel brush and sandpaper.Initially the product was impregnated with a short bristle brush on the substrate, then with the applicator was given the desired thickness and a good finish.