TRAIN BAGGAGE CAR SEALED AND PROTECTED WITH BELZONA
Industry: Transport (TRAN)
Application: WPA-Wall Problem Areas (WPA)
Substrate: Carbon Steel
Customer Location: Railroad Company, Montana, USA
Application Date: 2004
Products:
Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)
Belzona 2211 (MP HI-Build Elastomer)
Problem: Leaks on a riveted/stitch-welded seam. Since the car had already been painted and finished on the exterior, a cold process needed to be used to save the decorative paint. Also, the car needed a flexible seal to accommodate the movement while traveling. With the expense already invested, a long term solution needed to be found that would stay flexible and withstand the elements in extreme weather.
Photograph Descriptions
- Generator/Baggage car in a car shop
- Surface preparation underway
- Full length of joint being applied
- Finished joint looks very aesthetic
Application Situation
The car of a private passenger train, which housed an electrical generator and a baggage section. The interior was beautifully finished with carpet and paintings. The leak in a seam could cause extensive water damage to the interior of the car.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with a modified version of Belzona Know-How System Leaflet WPA-3 and Belzona 2211 Instructions For Use.
Belzona Facts
Belzona 2211 allowed the applicators to install the material without damage to the finished surfaces inside and outside of the wall. Belzona 2211 is a paste grade material for rebuilding up to 0.5 in thickness without slump, allowing the application to be performed on a vertical wall without forming techniques. Belzona 2211 is also a long term solution that will hold up to the outdoor conditions and weather, preventing damage later as well as numerous re-applications.
