TRANSFORMER FLANGE SEALED WITH BELZONA
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: National Grid, UK
Application Date: May 2008
Products:
Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal)
Problem: Oil leaks at the bolted flange joints connections
Photograph Descriptions
- Leak area
- MBX Bristle Blaster used for surface preparation
- Belzona® 9341 and Belzona® 1161 applied to the flange joint
- Application completed
Application Situation
Transformer
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet VPF-11a. MBX Bristle Blaster was used to prepare the surface. Belzona® 9341 (Reinforcement Tape) and Belzona® 1161 then used to seal the flange joint.
Belzona Facts
The application was very simple and effective. Work carried out without draining down the oil. Surface tolerant properties of Belzona® 1161 allows effective repair to be completed in oil contaminated areas.
