Sealing a transformer using Belzona
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)
Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Schweiz
Application Date: August 2019
Products:
Belzona 1212
Belzona 1161 (UW-Metal)
Belzona 5831 (St-Barrier)
Problem: Various places from which oil has escaped due to a defective seal.
Photograph Descriptions
- Assessment of the leak places
- Machine grinding and cleaning the surface, and seal with Belzona 1212
- Connection and screw heads with Belzona 1161
- Screws and connection with Belzona 5831 seal
Application Situation
Transformer connections
Application Method
The surface would be sanded and cleaned mechanically, the exiting areas were sealed with Belzona 1212. In addition, the entire joint was sealed with Belzona 1161 and overcoated with Belzona 5831. The application was completed in accordance with Belzona System Leaflet GSS-08.
Belzona Facts
As an alternative repair, there was only a complete disassembly of the transformer. This work would have taken several days and would have been many times more expensive than the Belzona solution. Thanks to Belzona, the customer now has a long-term & cost-effective solution.
