Our latest KHIAs

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 5892
Problem : The pipeline weld joints were exposed after fabrication and showed signs of surface contamination and early-stage corrosion. These areas are critical ...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide), Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)
Problem : The elbow head is part of the vertical pump that operates in a saltwater environment. The elbow was suffering from severe corrosion and erosion and ne...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1212
Problem : Late Friday evening, the customer contacted us regarding a leak in an elevated fiberglass tank. A hole had developed in the lower corner of the tank, ...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1212, Belzona 1983 (SuperWrap II), Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)
Problem : The pipeline was exposed to weather conditions (rain, snow,...) without protection, which are very unfavorable in this location (Slovakia). Due to the...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)
Problem : A historic Francis turbine runner at a hydroelectric facility had suffered significant erosion and corrosion, resulting in profile loss across the run...

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 7311, Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser), Belzona 9111F, Monti® MBX® Bristle Blaster®
Problem : The client has major problem on old offshore platform that has multiple areas with corrosion. Majority of the areas are high-traffic and requires stro...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal), Belzona 1981 (SuperWrap II)
Problem : Hot work restrictions severely prohibited any welding or open flame on-site, ruling out traditional metallic sleeve welding or cut-and-replace solutio...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)  |  Products: Belzona 4181 (AHR Magma-Quartz), Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1)
Problem : A sulphuric acid dosing skid had experienced leakage over time, resulting in sulphuric acid coming into contact with an untreated concrete floor. This...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 7311
Problem : Hot work restrictions severely prohibited any welding, open flame, or high-temperature spark generation directly on top of a live butane storage tank....

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane), Belzona 3921 (GSC Surface Conditioner)
Problem : The tank at FMPA’s Treasure Coast Energy Center was experiencing water ingress around the base due to a failed perimeter sealant. The deteriorated mat...

Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 1982 (SuperWrap II)
Problem : A 16-inch fiberglass pipe operating in a corrosive process area and connected to a vacuum pump for exhausting caustic vapors was found to be severely ...

Industry: Local Authorities & Municipalities (LAMU)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 5821
Problem : Following extensive use during a major wildfire incident, the four 8,000-gallon steel water tanks at Helispot 69 Bravo experienced coating degradation...

Industry: Other (OTHER)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products: Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal), Accessories, Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)
Problem : The drive shaft yoke bolts failed, allowing the yoke to strike the transmission casing as the drive shaft continued rotating. The repeated contact cau...

Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem : Debido al contacto continuo con la pulpa de papel y a las condiciones de operación del proceso, se desarrolló una corrosión severa en los laterales de...

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal), Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)
Problem : The customer required a replacement pump; however, manufacturing a new casting would have taken too long to meet their operational needs. An alternati...

Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem : The vacuum pump shaft had become worn and was no longer within acceptable dimensional tolerances, requiring restoration. Familiar with Belzona solutio...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 5892
Problem : The pipeline weld joint areas were left exposed after fabrication, showing signs of surface contamination and early-stage corrosion. These critical...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal), Belzona 5111 (Ceramic Cladding)
Problem : The irrigation pump system was experiencing coating failure and localized corrosion due to continuous exposure to moisture, environmental conditions, ...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 5831LT
Problem : The pipeline weld joint areas were exposed and showed signs of corrosion, surface contamination, and coating breakdown. These areas are critical point...

Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 4151 (Magma-Quartz Resin), Belzona 4154 (Bulkfill Resin), Belzona 4181 (AHR Magma-Quartz), Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1), Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner), Belzona 4981 (Magma HT Conditioner), Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem : My customer at one of the largest and most profitable steel mills in the United States called asking if I have a coating to protect against hydrochlor...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products: Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)
Problem : The cast iron heat exchangers on a marine engine were found to have developed large cracks in the casing wall. The root cause of the cracking was unde...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal), Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade), Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)
Problem : The 48-inch cooling tower pipe had significant external corrosion and deterioration of the existing protective coating. The most affected areas were a...

Industry: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1593, Belzona 5892
Problem : The carbon steel supply and return piping required long-term corrosion protection while operating at different elevated temperatures. Both lines were ...

Industry: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade), Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)
Problem : The cooling tower piping showed extensive external corrosion and deterioration of the existing protective coating. Several areas, particularly around ...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1), Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner)
Problem : The concrete base supporting a 98% sulfuric acid tank is located within the secondary containment area and required additional chemical protection. In...

Industry: Food & Drink (FOOD)  |  Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)  |  Products: Belzona 4111 (Magma-Quartz), Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner)
Problem : The warehouse concrete floor had several localized areas of deterioration and material loss in areas subjected to continuous industrial and forklift t...

Industry: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products: Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal), Belzona 5111 (Ceramic Cladding), Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem : The steel base and supporting structure of the cooling tower showed extensive corrosion and severe deterioration of the existing protective coating. I...