MORE THAN 500 FLANGES ENCAPSULATED WITH BELZONA
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)
Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)
Substrate: Carbon Steel
Customer Location: Gas Supplier, Oman
Application Date: December 2015
Products:
Belzona 3411 (Encapsulating Membrane)
Belzona 8411
Problem: Heavy rain in the region and galvanic corrosion on the flanges caused severe corrosion and unsafe operation. Previous protection was a spray applied system and after inspection of the flanges, the customer was required at an additional cost to mobilise the specialist application team in order to reinstall the system.
Photograph Descriptions
- Substrate ready for application with bolt covers, bridging tape and application of Belzona 8411
- Application of base coat of Belzona 3411
- Application completed with second coat of Belzona 3411
- Completed applications on several flanges
Application Situation
Flange connections on a gas distribution station
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet GSS-11.
Belzona Facts
The customer chose Belzona since a competitor's solution required spray application by a special application team, leading to long shutdowns and increased costs. The customer chose Belzona 3411 as the system is quick and simple to use and can be easily peeled away, allowing easy access to flange fastenings. The system can also be easily resealed by their own maintenance personnel on site, keeping additional costs down. Belzona 3411 also provides excellent corrosion, UV and weather resistance.
