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BELZONA KEEPS THE SHOT BLASTING GOING
Date Created: 2/14/2014
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products:

Belzona 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer) Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner) Belzona 9341 (Reinforcing Sheet)


Problem : A metal part in the shot blaster caught the belt during operation and severely ripped the belt.
Rebuilding concrete columns in a colling tower.
Date Created: 1/31/2024
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: WPA-Wall Problem Areas (WPA)  |  Products: Belzona 4141 (Magma-Build),Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem : The customer faced deteriorations of concrete columns with exposed rebars in their cooling tower.
Belzona lines Cooling Pipework for a large Steel Manufacturer
Date Created: 2/24/2023
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem : The cooling pipework had suffered corrosion due to course and seawater being used as the cooling fluid.
Continuous Casting Ladle Turret Bearing Repair with Belzona
Date Created: 10/7/2020
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121 (XL metal)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)

Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)


Problem : The collapse of one bearing had damaged the bearing seat area putting the machine out of use.The shaft diameter is 450mm and the width of the damage w...
Belzona Protects a Sulphuric Acid tank
Date Created: 2/16/2023
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1)
Problem : INTERIOR PROTECTION AGAINST CHEMICAL ATTACK IN TANK STORAGE OF CONCENTRATED SULFURIC ACID VARIABLE BETWEEN 30% AND 98% WAS REQUIRED.
Belzona Protects a Pickling tank
Date Created: 2/16/2023
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1)
Problem : Splashing acid caused deterioration of the metal, which requires protection
BELZONA SEALS THE GAP
Date Created: 2/16/2023
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)  |  Products: Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1)
Problem : ANTI-ACID TILE FLOOR FAILURE CAUSES DAMAGE AND LIFTING OF TILES, DUE TO THE RECURRING FAILURE IN THE JOINTS BETWEEN TILES.
BELZONA PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION TO BASALT LINING
Date Created: 1/18/2013
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal) Belzona® 1813 Belzona® 9811


Problem : Basalt lining was not giving smooth surface as well as adding excessive weight to the Stainless steel elbow.
BELZONA SYSTEM PROTECTS FLANGES AND BOLTS FROM CORROSION
Date Created: 7/7/2015
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona 3411 (Encapsulating Membrane)

Belzona 8411


Problem : The flanges and bolts were suffering from corrosion problems due to high humidity from the nearby coast.
Belzona Lines Internals of a Gas Main
Date Created: 8/6/2020
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 4154 (Bulkfill Resin) & Kiln-Dried Sand

Belzona® 1151 (Smoothing Metal)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)


Problem : 40 year old gas main has corroded internally, leading to leaks which are continually patched externally. In 2015 the site decided to line the 3km main...
BELZONA PLATE BONDING SOLUTION SEALS STEEL PLANT GAS LEAKS
Date Created: 2/15/2016
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1251 (HA-Metal)

Belzona 5851 (HA-Barrier)


Problem : Due to the financial situation, a closure of the plant for weld repairs was not possible. Environmental Authorities demanded that the gas leaks were ...
BELZONA WORKS WHEN THE HEAT IS ON
Date Created: 9/23/2014
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products:

Belzona 1251 (HA-Metal)


Problem : Leaks had formed around a set of plates used to support cooling coils where they pass through the wall of the roaster. 
BELZONA GIVES NEW LIFE TO ALMOST SCRAPPED PUMPS
Date Created: 1/29/2016
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)


Problem : Due to many years of service exposed to erosion and corrosion effects, the housings and covers of two pumps had significant wear, particularly at cutw...
Belzona repairs 600-metre long Steel plant conveyor belt
Date Created: 2/14/2024
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products: Belzona 2111 (D & A Hi-Build Elastomer),Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer),Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)
Problem : The 600-metre long conveyor belt transports the iron ore to the blast furnace. The belt costs more than 200.000 euros. It takes at least 2 days to rep...
Belzona Cold Bonds Holed Steam Pipe
Date Created: 2/14/2024
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal),Belzona 5892
Problem : The client in the Steel industry suffered a through wall hole in their steam pipeline.
Roller Shaft Re-built with Belzona
Date Created: 12/7/2018
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: FBC-Fans, Blowers and Compressors (FBC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner/Degreaser)


Problem : The 400mm shaft for the roller in this steel mill had become damaged and developed 6mm of headspace inside the bearing, and therefore needed reprofili...
Blast Furnace Gas Leak Pipe Repair
Date Created: 11/28/2018
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Products:

Belzona 1211 (E-Metal)

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)


Problem : Steel plant blast furnace gas inlet had developed a leak and was losing pressure. The repair needed to be done whilst equipment was online.
Belzona provides a second life to this cooling tower
Date Created: 7/13/2018
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)


Problem : External corrosion leading to significant wall thinning and localised through wall defects.  
Cold repairs to remedy the damages caused by welding
Date Created: 11/19/2023
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1391T,Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal)
Problem : A storage tank was being refurbished with new metal plates being welded onto the existing shell. A part of the project, the contractor was looking for...
STEEL PLANT BACK ON LINE WITH BELZONA WRAP
Date Created: 9/5/2011
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121 (Super XL Metal)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcing Tape)


Problem : Gas leak on the 24 inch cast iron pipe was detected and once excavated a crack of 25cm length over the socket area was found to be the cause. The pipe...
RESTORING AND COATING E5B HEAT EXCHANGER FACE
Date Created: 3/6/2024
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal),Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem : Galvanic corrosion on the tube face, caused by contact of 2 dissimilar metals.
Belzona provides a Sliding surface repair on sealing rings
Date Created: 10/18/2017
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)


Problem : Erosion, corrosion
Slide assembly with Belzona repair
Date Created: 10/18/2017
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311


Problem :  Corrosion accelerated due to the inclusion of water and chemicals within the process
Wear Plates in Rolling Mill Secured with Belzona
Date Created: 10/18/2017
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)


Problem : An irregular shim is required to secure the wear plates once levelled and bolted in place.
Belzona repairs Mould flange
Date Created: 10/18/2017
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)


Problem : During mould manipulation workers damaged the flange leading to loss of critical dimension.  
Belzona Chocking Compound Stabilizes A Lathe
Date Created: 10/21/2020
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona 7111 (Industrial Grade)


Problem : Lathe required a solution to withstand compressive load of machinery and reduce vibrations.
Belzona Pump Seating Repair
Date Created: 10/18/2017
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111


Problem : Corrosion, mechanical damage
Belzona Keeps The Cover On Annealing Oven
Date Created: 10/17/2017
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal) 


Problem : The cover had distorted and did not sit correctly on the base and caused a CO2 leakage.
Abrasion Control on Steel Bent Elbow Pipes with Belzona
Date Created: 9/9/2014
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1391 (Ceramic HT)


Problem : Original steel pipes are built with a 2"x4" steel base that supports the bottom of the bent steel pipe. Heavy abrasion discharge from dust and mill op...
Belzona 4111 Repairs Shell and Secures Wedge Liners in a Ball Mill
Date Created: 6/26/2018
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona 4111 (Magma-Quartz)


Problem : The wedge liners did not fit together perfectly. Overtime, they caused damage to and distorted the ball mill shell underneath. The refinery wanted to ...
BELZONA SEALS A TRANSFORMER MAIN FLANGE
Date Created: 11/26/2013
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1221 (Super E-Metal) Belzona 1291 (ES-Metal) Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal) Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)


Problem : The main flange was discharging high volumes of oil through the failed gasket system, together with loss through the top and bottom bolt heads. Conti...
BELZONA RESTORES AND PROTECTS CORRODED PIPEWORK
Date Created: 5/20/2016
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)


Problem : The lower part of the outer casing of the cooling circuit pipe was heavily corroded, causing a weakening of the actual mantle and localised coolant le...
BELZONA TACKLES AN EXPLOSIVE SITUATION
Date Created: 5/20/2016
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1211 (E-Metal)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)

 


Problem : Pipeline had developed a crack which was leaking gas into the atmosphere. The repair had to be performed live. The intake pipe had a diameter of 2,000...
BELZONA REPAIRS COAL STORAGE BIN
Date Created: 8/4/2016
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products:

Belzona 4111 (Magma Quartz)


Problem : Constant abrasion had caused severe wear to the transition lip on the concrete coal chute. The abrasion was so severe that the reinforcement bars had ...
BELZONA REPAIRS OIL COOLERS
Date Created: 9/28/2013
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)

Belzona 1391 (Ceramic HT)


Problem : Heat exchangers were suffering from electrochemical corrosion. Gaps occured between tube sheet and tubes and cooling water and oil started to mix.
Belzona repairs & protects a process gas knock out drum in a steel manufacturing plant
Date Created: 2/6/2024
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1391T
Problem : Corrosion & pitting detected in the vessel' s internal surface of the process gas KO drum.
BELZONA REPAIRS SHAFT QUICKLY AND EFFECTIVELY
Date Created: 3/15/2012
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)


Problem : Lubrication failed and the bearing wore the shaft creating vibration. The equipment had to be stopped and the shaft repaired.  
Belzona Repairs To Protect Tank Supports
Date Created: 10/31/2019
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products:

Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner)

Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed)

Belzona 3921 (GSC Conditioner)

Belzona 3131 (WG Membrane)


Problem : The tank and concrete saddles were showing some minor signs of corrosion at the joints. This was caused by standing water in these areas. The damage t...
SO-CALLED "UNREPAIRABLE" PUMPS RESTORED WITH BELZONA
Date Created: 5/31/2017
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)


Problem : The pumps had to work 24 hours per day for a continuous period of 5500 hours (approximately 229 days). They were experiencing serious corrosion and so...
BELZONA TAKES A GOOD HAMMERING
Date Created: 9/23/2013
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1221 (Super E Metal) 

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)


Problem : Lower bolster was not held securely due to loose fixing bolts. This led to misaligned die sets as the press hammered out parts. The movement was so se...
BELZONA SEALS LARGE BUND AREA
Date Created: 9/20/2013
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade) Belzona 4131 (Magma Screed)


Problem : The site is very keen on keeping up there high standards in health and safety and environmental issues and so regularly test for leaks .The bund was l...
BELZONA RESTORES BED ON A PRESS BRAKE
Date Created: 9/16/2013
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL Metal)


Problem : The locating bed on the press had worn over time due to sliding different shaping tools into place. This was leading to the shaping tools sitting at a...
BELZONA REPAIRS PILLARS OF A RAILROAD TRACK
Date Created: 12/12/2014
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona 4111 (Magma-Quartz)

Belzona 4151 (Magma-Quartz Resin)

Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner)


Problem : The area of the 48 deteriorated pillars negatively influence the operation of the railway.
Roof repair using flexible membrane 350,000 Tin Roof Bolts Coated with Belzona Flexible Membrane
Date Created: 3/7/2024
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: RPA-Roof Problem Areas (RPA)  |  Products: Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane),Belzona 3921 (GSC Surface Conditioner)
Problem : Water was leaking from the anchoring bolt joints and overlapping joint area of a cast house pot room overhead tin roof.
Seawater filter inlet area restored with Belzona
Date Created: 4/18/2019
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona 9341


Problem : The area connecting the inlet area to the main section of the seawater filter is suffering from corrosion due to the presence of salts. In one of the ...
High Temperature Abrasion Protection with Belzona
Date Created: 8/1/2019
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products:

Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal)

Belzona 9811

Belzona 1813

Belzona 1391T


Problem : Solid alumina particles flow through the pipeline at a temperature of 150C causing heavy abrasion to the steel. Without adequate protection the pipeli...
Hot Ore no problem for Belzona
Date Created: 10/2/2019
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1251 (HA-Metal)

Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal)

Belzona 1983 (SuperWrap II) Belzona 9381


Problem : The hot ore is highly abrasive, causing a loss of wall thickness in some areas of the T-section. Further degradation would result in catastrophic fail...
Belzona takes the heat off
Date Created: 1/21/2021
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 5871


Problem : Due to the contamination and dirt found in the environment close to the pipeline, the insulation material had degraded and was no longer fit for purpo...
CONDENSER REPAIRED WITH BELZONA
Date Created: 7/4/2014
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner/Degreaser)


Problem : Machine was in service for a long time, which resulted in unacceptable tube sheet wear (thinning, in some places up to 5-7 mm from the original thickn...
BELZONA REPAIRS DRIVE SHAFT ON ROLLING MILL
Date Created: 11/26/2014
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products:

Belzona 1131 (Bearing Metal) 


Problem : Deteriorated shaft in gasket seating areas (6 gaskets 50-90 m wide with a diameter of 709.25 mm on each shaft) causing excessive oil consumption. Orig...
BELZONA COLD BONDING REPAIRS AN EXHAUST FLUE
Date Created: 2/26/2018
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal), Belzona 5841,
Problem : A hole was created in the wall of the flue at an elbow; due to the location of the hole, it was not noticed until it was nearly one foot across. Upon ...

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