Our latest KHIAs

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products: Belzona 1212
Problem : A small hydroelectric plant owned by the local water authority had a series of gate valves. One had a score on a shaft used to actuate the valve. This...

Industry: Fluid Flow (FLOW)  |  Application: FBC-Fans, Blowers and Compressors (FBC)  |  Products: Belzona 1131 (Bearing Metal)
Problem : One of the pump shafts in the machinery shop showed damage near the sealing area. Following our initial consultation, they ask for guidance on how to ...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem : A capstan used for hauling mooring ropes was over coiling due to an insufficient chamfer. Build up using weld overlay would be prohibitively expensive...

Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1212
Problem : A central return line for three centrifugal pumps was required to reduce the turbulence within the piping system. In order to install this 325mm OD pi...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products: Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal), Belzona 1593, Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)
Problem : The water box had suffered pitting corrosion and needed resurfacing. In addition, the client required a lining to prevent further attack to the tube f...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products: Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal), Belzona 1593, Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser), Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)
Problem : The water box cover had suffered severe pitting corrosion and the separator channel and edges needed to be rebuilt to prevent bypass of the separator ...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products: Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal), Belzona 1593, Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser), Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)
Problem : The tube face had suffered severe galvanic and pitting corrosion and the separator channels and tube face needed to be rebuilt to prevent bypass of th...

Industry: Cement (CMNT)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 1981 (SuperWrap II)
Problem : Used tanks suffered severe damage to the glass fiber flanges.

Industry: Cement (CMNT)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products: Belzona 1813, Belzona 2111 (D & A Hi-Build Elastomer), Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)
Problem : Strong abrasion caused damage to the surface of the dump.

Industry: Cement (CMNT)  |  Application: FBC-Fans, Blowers and Compressors (FBC)  |  Products: Belzona 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)
Problem : The abrasive material caused severe damage to the wheel

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1391T
Problem : Damage appeared on the bottom of the tank due to corrosion.

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem : Damaged shaft under the bearing.

Industry: Cement (CMNT)  |  Application: FBC-Fans, Blowers and Compressors (FBC)  |  Products: Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)
Problem : The sticky material caused the wheel to run erratically.

Industry: Cement (CMNT)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem : Damaged shaft under the bearing.

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal), Belzona 1341N (Supermetalglide)
Problem : Decades of wear and loss of efficiency in pumps. Customer required a Belzona solution.

Industry: Local Authorities & Municipalities (LAMU)  |  Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)  |  Products: Belzona 4521 (Magma-Flex Fluid), Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner), Belzona 5231 (SG Laminate)
Problem : This municipality coated their fleet facility floor when it was built 8 years ago. The coating started failing in two years so then they decided to ju...

Industry: Cement (CMNT)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products: Belzona 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP), Belzona 4111 (Magma-Quartz), Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner)
Problem : Two rows of lifting liners (steel with welded wear layer) are mounted in the pre-drying chamber of the tube mill. Cement dust gets between the lifting...

Industry: Commercial Facilities (COMM)  |  Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)  |  Products: Belzona 4511 (Magma-Flex Hi-Build), Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner)
Problem : The 900,000-square-foot distribution center faced escalating maintenance costs as automated picking equipment endured constant wear from damaged expan...

Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)  |  Products: Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal), Belzona 9211 (Supergrip Aggregate)
Problem : This area of the mill was seeing an increase in falls so the safety manager decided that a Belzona solution was needed.

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super-Metal), Belzona 1983 (Superwrap II Resin), Belzona 9381, Belzona 9382,
Problem : Leaks on the weld seam of the water-cooled jacket of this process vessel.

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1)
Problem : Damaged rubber coating

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 1982 (SuperWrap II), Belzona SuperWrap II, Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade), Belzona 7311
Problem : This pipework was expected to go through wall within its remaining lifetime. A method had to be employed that would mitigate the risk of this, while a...

Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products: Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer), Belzona 7311
Problem : At the pipe/expansion joint, due to expansion and weather conditions, the expansion jointer was torn off locally and a subsequent leak occurred.

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1593,
Problem : The critical issue stemmed from acidic formation on the steel spikes as the furnace cooled down, leading to the spikes corroding away, and in turn, th...

Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products: Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem : Machine anchor and balance

Industry: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal), Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide), Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem : Corrosion problems were beginning on the tube sheet and inlet tubes (75 mm).

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 1391T
Problem : The original glass flake coat had broken after a few years in service. This leaves the ship unprotected and vulnerable to corrosion.

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal), Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)
Problem : Transformer cooling fins had become corroded from water collecting on the fins edges & started to leak