Our latest KHIAs

Industry: Other (OTHER)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1331, Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)
Problem : Severe corrosion had been identified on the pump casing and impeller, highlighting the need for a timely repair solution and corrective action to prev...

Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal), Belzona 1212, Belzona 1982 (SuperWrap II), Belzona SuperWrap II, Belzona 5811DW (DW Immersion Grade)
Problem : Water leakage was identified at the bell-and-spigot joint of an underground freshwater main pipeline located along a highway. The leakage was attribut...

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer), Belzona 2221 (MP Fluid Elastomer), Belzona 2921 (Elastomer GP Conditioner), Accessories
Problem : Twenty-four floating hose units in a refinery facility had experienced significant wear and tear on their rubber components in several locations, requ...

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal), Belzona 9611 (ES-Metal)
Problem : The customer identified a small leak originating from behind an existing doubler plate that had been installed decades ago, with no records available....

Industry: Other (OTHER)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1331, Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)
Problem : Split case pump and impeller were reported with severe erosion-corrosion damage.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal), Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser), Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)
Problem : Handrails on the ship’s hull were subject to galvanic corrosion between the bolts and the hull, resulting in delamination of the surrounding coating. ...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products: Belzona 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)
Problem : A metal element is placed within the ash treatment system of a coal-fired powerplant. It is exposed to abrasion from ash particles being transported, ...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal), Belzona 1983 (SuperWrap II), Belzona 5111 (Ceramic Cladding), Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem : Customer was seeing stress, crack corrosion on the internal weld seems of their reactor, as well as pitting on the welds.

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal), Belzona 1331, Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)
Problem : Pitting damage on the internal surface of pump impeller and pump casing was reported.

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem : The original coating on the stay vanes of this turbine had begun to wear through and mechanical damage to the leading edges was evident. The stay v...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal), Belzona 1331
Problem : Damage surface on pump impeller caused by erosion and corrosion

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 3921 (GSC Surface Conditioner), Belzona 4341 (Magma CR4), Belzona 5111 (Ceramic Cladding)
Problem : An oil–water strainer operating at ambient temperature with an acidic pH had suffered severe internal erosion. This resulted in through-wall defects a...

Industry: Food & Drink (FOOD)  |  Application: PDP-Positive Displacement Pumps (PDP)  |  Products: Belzona 1391T, Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal)
Problem : The pump cover had suffered severe erosion damage due to prolonged service conditions. As a result, the client classified the pump as scrap and placed...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal), Belzona 5892
Problem : A seawater evaporator at a power plant in Saudi Arabia was facing a severe internal corrosion issue.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem : A routine inspection revealed that the steel deck had suffered from heavy corrosion, resulting in noticeable metal loss and the formation of multiple ...

Industry: Food & Drink (FOOD)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem : Leakage was observed due to the loss of effective corrosion protection at the bottom section of the tank shell, leading to accelerated corrosion, wall...

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal), Belzona 1221 (Super E-Metal), Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier), Belzona 9611 (ES-Metal)
Problem : Severe external corrosion, combined with continuous loading from the support structure, caused structural deformation and the formation of a pinhole l...

Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1391T
Problem : A dryer roller experienced heavy corrosion and erosion attack, requiring a repair solution to restore the roller’s functional capacity and ensure cons...

Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1391T, Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal)
Problem : The dryer roller surface was suffering from severe corrosion due to the chemicals used in the wash solution coupled with elevated temperature and high...

Industry: Military (MILI)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 5821
Problem : The strut arms, housing, and shaft of a marine vessel were heavily corroded due to prolonged exposure to seawater.

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1391S
Problem : A newly fabricated scraper trap required a robust protective solution to safeguard against corrosion and erosion, ensuring long-term performance in a ...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Accessories, Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)
Problem : The customer was experiencing issues with a crude oil transfer pipeline located in the power plant’s marine jetty area. The pipeline had developed pin...

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal), Belzona 9411 (Release Agent), Belzona Flange Repair Kit
Problem : Two critical process vessels handling crude oil and produced water were experiencing severe corrosion on multiple flange faces due to the presence of ...

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 5821
Problem : The supports and flow straighteners on the suction bell were heavily corroded and eroded due to prolonged exposure in seawater service.

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide), Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)
Problem : The customer was experiencing corrosion and erosion on the channel heads of cooling water heat exchangers. Over time, this resulted in metal loss, pit...