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Date Created: 6/9/2025
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser), Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)
Problem : Valve body flange was experiencing corrision and metal loss

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona® 2111 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona® 4111 (Magma-Quartz)

Problem : The 72" diameter steel pipe embedded in concrete was corroded and had developed through wall leaks.

Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Erosion-corrosion leading to water leakage.

Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : After 30 years of use, valves demonstrated severe damage from erosion-corrosion.

Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Having to connect new, industrial polypropylene pipe to the old iron pipe which is severely pitted, making it impossible to obtain a water tight seal ...

Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona ® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona ® 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Corrosion as well as erosion deteriorated the entire internal surface of this sludge water piping structure. This pipework transports sludge water fro...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Severe erosion-corrosion on the body and particularly the valve disc.

Date Created: 7/20/2005
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal) Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : More than 200 valves including butterfly, globe and gate types in many sizes required refurbishment and corrosion protection during the refurbishment ...

Date Created: 1/30/2006
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1221 (Super E Metal)

Problem : The cooling fins of the transformer had been damaged. Previous repairs lasted only a short while.

Date Created: 9/20/2013
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Supermetal)

Belzona® 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer)

Problem : The valve body was suffering from cavitation and would only last 4-6 weeks before breaking through the casting.

Date Created: 4/23/2015
Industry: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : 0.2 inch (5 mm) deep corrosion under insulation threatened to perforate the shell of this chiller. Condensation was traveling through an ineffective ...

Date Created: 2/4/2016
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner/Degreaser)  

Problem : Surface preparation of a previous application was inadequate for the repair of these wicket gates. The coating was failing due to poor adhesion to an ...

Date Created: 10/18/2017
Industry: Cement (CMNT)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Whilst the system was offline, condensed gases created corrosion (deep 3 mm) on the DN 125 air pipe distributor.

Date Created: 2/7/2019
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1391T

Problem : A new utility sea water cooling facility was commissioned 1 year ago for this plant. Already, the effects of sea water were leading to crevice corrosi...

Date Created: 3/31/2020
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)

Problem : Condensation has caused premature failure of the original coating on LNG pipelines. Meanwhile, condensation is continuously generating in the pipeline...

Date Created: 3/31/2020
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super-Metal)

Problem : Pipelines of petrochemical storage tanks have been subject to vibration during loading and unloading. This problem is exacerbated by the increased fre...

Date Created: 1/17/2006
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1591 (Ceramic XHT)

Problem : Sulphur at 118-128°C was causing high levels of corrosion.

Date Created: 1/24/2006
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1811 (Ceramic Carbide)

Problem : Holed pipe caused by coal ash containing a high percentage of quartz

Date Created: 1/25/2006
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Cavitation had caused the valve housing to become holed

Date Created: 5/24/2007
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)
Problem : Joints were leaking allowing escape of unpleasant gases into the neighbourhood leading to many complaints.

Date Created: 11/30/2007
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)

Problem : Galvanic corrosion caused by the failure of the insulating gasket caused severe corrosion and under cut the existing glass flake coating. Base materia...

Date Created: 8/18/2005
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Gas leaks had been worsened by traditional weld repairs.

Date Created: 12/27/2007
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem : Existing Carbon steel would be subject to corrosive attack if the manway was not isolated.

Date Created: 11/3/2005
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic HT Metal)

Problem : Moisture in the system creates carbonic acid that corrodes the pipework.

Date Created: 11/3/2005
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic HT)

Belzona® 1591 (Ceramic XHT)

Problem : Galvanic corrosion between dissimilar pipe sections.

Date Created: 11/11/2005
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Problem : Gas was quickly escaping and the utility had to send maintenance crews to refill the breaker every 2 weeks so that it would not lock-out.

Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 4111 (Magma-Quartz)

Belzona® 4211 (Magma-Stop)

Problem : Filler used between the drain pipe and the wall when constructed was allowing water to seep through the one inch gap around the pipe and collect under...

Date Created: 5/23/2005
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Belzona® 1291 (ES Metal)

Problem : Severely corroded and leaking pipes in many sections of the ballast system which threaten the safety of the rig.

Date Created: 7/7/2005
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 5891 (HT Immersion Grade)

Problem : Welding seams of the pipe lines need to be protected from corrosion.

Date Created: 7/20/2005
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Problem : Corrosion and wear of pipes in area of supports caused by the constant thermal expansion and contraction.

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Previous coating was badly damaged allowing severe erosion-corrosion on pipework internals.

Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 4211 (Magma-Stop)

Problem : Water leakage into the chambers causing cable joints to be submerged and extensive distruptions to telephone lines. Problem is particularly great duri...

Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem : Housing had eroded/corroded to the point where the valve flap would not seat (seal) properly, allowing partial flow in the wrong direction

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1211 (E-Metal)

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Pipe fittings continued to leak.

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1391

Problem : The rough surface caused by corrosion within the dampener was causing the diaphragm to be holed very quickly. This was leading to the drilling operati...

Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)

Problem : Wear and tear in service causes splits, in addition to mechanical damage caused by sharp objects left in clothing (a common occurence).

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona®1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Leaking coolant

Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2111(D & A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona® 2131(D & A Fluid Elastomer)

Belzona® 1311(Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321(Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona® 1211(E-Metal)

Problem : The original rubber lining was cracked, particularly at the points where it was anchored to the substrate. As a result the filter leaked and lost effi...

Date Created: 3/28/2008
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1221(Super E Metal)

Belzona® 1291 (ES-Metal)

Problem : Leakage from the pipe caused by erosion/corrosion.

Date Created: 12/1/2008
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:
Problem : Joints could not be replaced in the short nuclear plant refueling outage. Corrosion had caused holes in the metal expansion joints.

Date Created: 12/2/2008
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:
Problem : The carbon steel barrel began to leak due to erosion corrosion.

Date Created: 4/3/2008
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:
Problem : A cast "T" junction had developed a large hole and a replacement unit was several weeks away

Date Created: 7/7/2010
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Problem : Oil leaking from fins

Date Created: 7/7/2010
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW metal)

Problem : Oil leaking from flanged pipe connections

Date Created: 10/31/2009
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : All existing valves were suffering severe corrosion from the sea water so new valves being protected as part of preventative maintenance programme.

Date Created: 10/13/2011
Industry: Cement (CMNT)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1811 (Ceramic Carbide)

Problem : There was high abrasion caused by cement leading to local material loss of metal from valve body.

Date Created: 6/4/2012
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Customer needed to keep pipe line in fixed position. To achieve this several sliding supports between bridge and pipe had to be installed. Welding was...

Date Created: 1/26/2012
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1291 (ES Metal)

Belzona® 1221 (Super E Metal) 

Problem : Two small pin holes had appeared under the paint in the main water pipe. Water was now leaking onto the floor creating a slip hazard over a large area...

Date Created: 11/14/2012
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : It takes someone about an hour with a power washer, hammers, and wire brushes to clean this before the next use. Frequent re-painting of the guard is ...

Date Created: 2/13/2013
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : During loading and unloading, the pipework suffered from vibration. Increased frequency of loading and discharge was exacerbating the problem and stru...

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.

Date Created: 4/28/2020
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 9611(ES-Metal)

Belzona 1212

Belzona 1221(Super E-Metal)

Problem : Due to the long-term contact of the gas pipeline with the harsh environment inside and outside(As the gas is transported for a long distance, the temp...

Date Created: 1/12/2021
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super-Metal)

Belzona 1981 (Superwrap II)

Belzona 9381

Belzona 9382

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Numerous areas of the tank had a loss of thickness due to corrosion.

Date Created: 4/27/2022
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 4301 (Magma CR1 Hi-Build)

Problem : The acid used in the process had severely damaged steel, affecting its structural integrity

Date Created: 8/27/2013
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® SuperWrap

Problem : The pipelines were suffering from external corrosion, which had led to thin walls with minimum thickness in some places reaching 1.4mm, whereas the or...

Date Created: 4/30/2012
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : The discharge pipes were new, but required an erosion corrosion resistant lining to protect from the acidic slurry.

Date Created: 8/18/2008
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic HT)

Belzona® 1511 (Super HT Metal)

Problem : After one short year in service, the original coating was delaminating in large sheets exposing the concrete and rebar to the corrosive action of the ...

Date Created: 11/20/2009
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Supermetal)

Problem : An alternative repair materioal was used previously but had failed. The product was used to resurface the face of the spool where there was distortion...

Date Created: 1/20/2010
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1291 (ES Metal)

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Problem : There were leaks on the condensor water tubes. Plant engineers had tried different solutions but none of them were totally effective.

Date Created: 8/25/2010
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Problem : Valves were leaking oil due to a defective flange seal.

Date Created: 9/29/2009
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL Metal)

Problem : Traditional welding could not be used because of stress cracking, sparks and possible fire.

Date Created: 3/6/2008
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade).
Problem : The penstock was suffering from pitting due to corrosion.

Date Created: 3/24/2008
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products: Belzona® 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)
Problem : The ingress of limestone particles into the 10-20mm gap between the tubular screw conveyor and its housing leads to wear and leakage of milling media ...

Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R- Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Corrosion on the faceplate of the rotary valve.

Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2221

Belzona® 4111

Belzona® 4311

Problem : The flange faces and the removable gasket had been attacked and corroded by the chemicals passing through the unit. In places the depth of corrosion o...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2111

Belzona® 2121

Problem : Premature failure of vulcanised rubber lining allowed severe erosion-corrosion of underlying steel after just three months in service.

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Problem : Severe corrosion of original pipe supports and pipe in way of support points.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1591

Problem : The original mixers suffered from corrosion from a combination of low concentrations of sulfuric acid and salt water. They needed to be replaced. The ...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1591 (Ceramic XHT Metal)

Problem : During surface preparation prior to the installation of a Belzona coating, grit blasting damage had occurred to four internal nozzle flange faces. As ...

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona® 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem : External corrosion on the flange faces had resulted in the hoses not being able to seal correctly and as a result were considered no longer fit for pu...

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Failure of the glass flake lining material on the flange face had led to severe corrosion on 11 nozzle flange faces.

Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 4211 (Magma-Stop)

Belzona® 2131 (D&A Fluid Elastomer)

Problem : The concrete has a different coefficient of thermal expansion/contraction than the metal pipe. The result of this difference, is the erosion of the me...

Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 4211 (Magma Stop)

Belzona® 4111 (Magma Quartz)

Problem : Routine construction above caused physical damage to this 1.2 meter diameter concrete pipeline carrying potable water to Guang Dong Province.

Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona® 9341 (Reinforcement tape)

Problem : Pipes develop leaks at welded couplings and weld repairs have proven ineffective and in several cases aggravated the situation.

Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1211 (E-Metal)

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : The wastewater treatment facility utilizes jet engines for standby power generation. Jet fuel is stored on the premises. Distribution system for JP4 j...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2111 (D&A Hi Build Elastomer)

Belzona® 2911 (QD Conditioner)

Problem : Early 1950's valve had a leaking expansion joint. In order to replace the expansion joint, customer would have had to replace the valve at an estimate...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Years of erosion-corrosion on uncoated turbine cooler parts forced this customer to seek a repair solution as opposed to the high costs associated wit...

Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Specified as protection against erosion-corrosion.

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 4301 (Magma CR1 Hi-Build)

Belzona® 4311 (Magma CR1)

Belzona® 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)

Problem : Thin spots were detected on the pipe by UT inspection. The pipe required reinforcement.

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Severe erosion/corrosion on internal of pipe spools due to brackish water which contains sand and H2S.

Date Created: 5/2/2005
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1221 (E-Metal)

Belzona® 1291 (ES-Metal)

Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Sulfuric acid fumes were causing health and Sstety issues as well as destroying the pipe outlet on the fiberglass tank.

Date Created: 12/22/2005
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 3211 (Lagseal)

Belzona® 3921 (GSC Conditioner)

Problem : UV attacks the rubber over a period of time causing it to degrade and eventually become brittle.

Date Created: 12/23/2005
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem : The cutting of the pipes damaged the concrete lining and would have resulted in crevice corrosion on the flange face and corrosion creep under the con...

Date Created: 12/31/2007
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona® 1161 (Super UW-Metal)
Problem : Mis-alignment into steel turret occurred causing the Oil in the transformer to seep out and create a live oil leak.

Date Created: 11/30/2007
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona® 2111 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)
Problem : Large oil sump for the shaft bearing at the top of the pump was experiencing cracking from harmonic vibration. As the company that produced the pump ...

Date Created: 12/3/2007
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)

Problem : Over time the wheel bracket is wearing down leading to high replacement costs.

Date Created: 9/26/2007
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Belzona® 9331 (Reinforcing sheet)
Problem : Debris, sand, and silt carried by irrigation water wore through the galvanizing in one season. Left uncorrected, the underlying carbon steel pipe wou...

Date Created: 9/7/2007
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 5891 (HT Immersion Grade)

Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic HT)

Problem : Lime slurry from the four spray levels above had caused an existing polyurea coating to fail exposing the relatively soft FRP piping to the erosive fo...

Date Created: 8/31/2006
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Conventional coatings were failing around the sealing faces and nozzle areas.

Date Created: 4/1/2020
Industry: ()  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona SuperWrap II

Problem : Thin wall and pitted surface on this pipeline.

Date Created: 4/2/2020
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona 9371 (Reinforcement Sheet)

Problem : The operating pressure of these buried gas pipelines is 2Mpa; Maximum depth of external metal loss is 6.7mm; The corrosion area is 40 × 60mm. These pi...

Date Created: 4/22/2019
Industry: ()  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Belzona 9341 reinforcement tape

Problem : The pipe was leaking causing local flooding in the engine room. The navy tried to seal the leaking pipe with other products, but this had failed & was...

Date Created: 7/20/2019
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)

Problem : The metal expansion joint that was covered with insulation material deteriorated and have developed major cracks and under insulation corrosion leadin...

Date Created: 2/5/2019
Industry: Fluid Flow (FLOW)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)

Problem : Dissimilar metals were used for the flange connection, leading to galvanic corrosion.

Date Created: 2/28/2019
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

1161 (Super UW Metal)

Problem : Oil reservoirs are old reservoirs where there is no hydrants attached to the tank wall, therefore a cold connection method is needed to avoid the dan...

Date Created: 10/18/2017
Industry: (LOMU)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Problem : After 8 years operation some leaks appeared due to corrosion.

Date Created: 11/23/2017
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona SuperWrap II System 

Problem : External Corrosion caused damage to the pipe, they also wanted to seal the thread-o-lets, which were no longer required. The repair had to be complian...

Date Created: 2/6/2018
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1391S

Problem : Scraper traps, that launch and receive scrapers/pigs when the crude oil pipeline is being cleaned, required corrosion protection.

Date Created: 3/13/2018
Industry: Transport (TRAN)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Belzona 5821

Problem : Suffering from external corrosion

Date Created: 10/30/2018
Industry: Fluid Flow (FLOW)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona SuperWrap II

Belzona 1982

Belzona 9381

Belzona 9382

Problem : Internal corrosion of pipeline and initial stages of weld degradation has been observed.

Date Created: 7/24/2017
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

2311 SR Elastomer 2211 MP Hi-Build 2221 MP Fluid 2911 Conditioner 9341 Reinforcement Sheet

Problem : The rubber joints are deteriorated and have developed slow leaks in a few spots. Replacement joints are very expensive and require an 8 week lead tim...

Date Created: 10/17/2017
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal) 

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Belzona 2211 (MP Fluid Elastomer)

Problem : The valves suffered from erosion and corrosion through continued use. The valve was so badly damaged that it leaked even when shut. 

Date Created: 5/13/2016
Industry: (LOMU)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Problem : On investigation it was found that pipe was leaking at the joint and fittings were corroded.

Date Created: 3/22/2016
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona 5111 (Ceramic Cladding)

Problem : Cooling tower line drains were leaking and causing damage to the paint of vehicles parked below. Aesthetics were important to the client. Not only di...

Date Created: 5/19/2016
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Problem : Customer had made several attempts to braze the leak without success due to the thin wall nature of the copper pipework. The nature of the continuous ...

Date Created: 11/27/2014
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1391S

Problem : The EOR process and the plant have been in operation since 2010 and the internal pipe coating had been carried out using a liquid epoxy coating and Fu...

Date Created: 11/28/2014
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Existing coating had failed leading to corrosion of the vessel internals and severe loss of metal on the adjacent flanges.

Date Created: 11/28/2014
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Existing coating had failed leading to corrosion of the vessel internals and severe loss of metal on the adjacent flanges.

Date Created: 9/27/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121 (Super XL Metal)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Sheet)

Problem : The piping was old and had not been taken care of. Many clamps on the lines, but leaks were starting to appear under the clamps. There were other plac...

Date Created: 9/14/2015
Industry: ()  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 4111 (Magma-Quartz)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : The high flow damaged the tunnel’s walls due to erosion and solutions with conventional concrete were unsuccessful in the past.

Date Created: 5/1/2015
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1381

Problem : The pipeline is used as a monolithic dielectric joint. The pipeline's diameter varied between 8 and 24 inches and individual lengths up to 10m. The ca...

Date Created: 9/17/2013
Industry: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Belzona 5111 (Ceramic Cladding)

Problem : The customer had a short outage where the cooling pipes had to be repaired or replaced. Repairing with Belzona gave the cusotmer a quick turnaround an...

Date Created: 9/25/2013
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : The newly fitted pipework had a paint system which was already showing signs of failure. Client required system to provide long term corrosion protect...

Date Created: 10/16/2013
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1221 (Super E Metal)

Belzona 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1)

Belzona 8112

Problem : The Client required a swift repair solution as the outage period was due to close in a matter of days. Insufficient time to dismantle stack, replace w...

Date Created: 6/12/2014
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer)

Problem : Valve sealing surface had deteriorated over the years causing inefficiency in stopping flow of water

Date Created: 12/16/2013
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer)

Problem : The non-pressure side of the valve had severely eroded due to corrosion and cavitation. The valve body and particularly the disc were affected.

Date Created: 2/4/2014
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1291 (ES-Metal)

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)

Problem : The two bushings were leaking oil. The leaks were coming from cracks in four steel support struts. These cracks were leaking oil and creating an envir...

Date Created: 9/18/2013
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Belzona 4141 (Magma-Build)

Belzona 4151 (Magma-Quartz Resin)

Belzona 9371 (Superwrap Reinforcement Sheet)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)

Problem : Leaking natural gas caused safety and environmental problems. The platform was subject to a forced shut-in for non-compliance of federal regulations. ...

Date Created: 9/18/2013
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Belzona 4141 (Magma-Build)

Belzona 9371 (Superwrap Reinforcement Sheet)

Belzona 4151 (Magma-Quartz Resin)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)

Problem : External/Internal corrosion caused many hole through defects. Conventional welding would have been very time consuming and expensive. Additionally, a ...

Date Created: 7/10/2014
Industry: Food & Drink (FOOD)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : General corrosion had reduced original 10mm pipe wall thickness to 5-6mm but excessive grinding of the substrate during preparation for non destructiv...

Date Created: 10/10/2014
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121

Problem : Cavitation near the flange, erosion between flange and T-section. Surface preparation created through-wall defects because of the thin remaining thick...

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...

Date Created: 11/10/2017
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1151 (Smoothing Metal)

Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1)

Problem : The bleach solution dripped onto the stainless steel pipes over time, causing corrosion and pitting damage. Further damage to the stainless steel pip...

Date Created: 12/19/2019
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1814

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : The piece of equipment was badly damaged by erosion caused by the paper paste which is very abrasive.

Date Created: 1/7/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner & Degreaser)

Problem : Pitted surface and metal loss due to erosion and corrosion on the seawater filter flange.

Date Created: 12/21/2007
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)

Problem : Corrosion affects these pipes where the concrete pipe in the sea connects with the steel pipe into the power station and the previous ceramic based pr...

Date Created: 11/13/2005
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111(Super Metal)

Belzona® 1391(Ceramic HT)

Problem : Two Insulators were cracked and broken. Also the copper pipe inside one of them was broken.

Date Created: 6/28/2005
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona® 5811 (Immersion grade)

Problem : Old polypropylene lining was worn and damaged due to chemical attack.

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic HT Metal)

Belzona® 1591 (Ceramic XHT Metal)

Problem : Installation of a titanium cooler offshore, into a steel pipework system, increased the possibility of galvanic corrosion between the two dissimilar m...

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Incorrect joint material caused extensive crevice corrosion on two separate coolers

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Crevice corrosion had caused pitting on the existing seal faces of pig launcher. New receivers for "Intelligent Pigs" required an impact/abrasion and ...

Date Created: 1/4/2008
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : As a relatavely new power plant on the banks of tidal estuary, the CW pumps and ancillary pipe work were showing significant erosion and corrosion aft...

Date Created: 8/26/2011
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL Metal)

Belzona® 9341 (Reinforcing Tape)

Problem : The gas leak on the cast iron pipe was detected and once excavated a 10 inch long crack over the socket area was found to be the cause. The pipe was c...

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...

Date Created: 9/9/2011
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : The riser bend was suffering from internal erosion corosion.

Date Created: 12/13/2012
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal) Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal) Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : The filter pots had corroded through in various places. Due to the age of the unit direct replacement not available so replacement of the filter with ...

Date Created: 4/12/2023
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1331, Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide), Belzona 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer)
Problem : The discharge elbows of Francis turbines suffered severe cavitation-erosion in the inferior areas.

Date Created: 2/15/2021
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 4111 (Magma-Quartz)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Internal corrosion of the pipelines has lead to severe degradation of the substrate including heavy pitting. In some areas, the loss of wall thickness...

Date Created: 12/14/2021
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (SuperMetal)

Belzona 1341 (SuperMetalGlide)

Problem : After 60 years, the unit was showing some wear and was due for a full mechanical overhaul.

Date Created: 12/1/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121 XL Metal

Belzona 1981 (Superwrap II)

Belzona 9381

Belzona 9382

Belzona 5811 Immersion Grade

Problem : No hot work was allowed in the area so welding was out of the question. Cold plate bonding was first considered over the full floor & up the walls of ...

Date Created: 7/25/2024
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer), Belzona 2921 (Elastomer GP Conditioner)
Problem : Damaged existing rubber lining, the metal shell was punctured due to liquid medium contact to metal which create pinholes on the nozzle welding joint.

Date Created: 8/14/2024
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal), Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)
Problem : An RTJ flange at a petrochemical plant was exposed to high salt and H2S content from the pumping activities, leading to a loss of substrate and subseq...

Date Created: 11/9/2012
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2111 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona® 2311 (SR Elastomer)

Problem : Each joint/flange was suffering from leaks requiring sealing as opposed to fully stripping back each joint and replacing with new gaskets which degrad...

Date Created: 10/3/2015
Industry: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : The water inlet on a cooling tower had developed a spiral crack due to the inflexible nature of the pipe and the movement of the cooling tower. It wa...

Date Created: 11/2/2015
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona Superwrap II

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Problem : The asset owner assigned a shutdown period, totalling 7 days. Welding was not an option; the application required a cold applied solution. Due to th...

Date Created: 1/14/2016
Industry: Food & Drink (FOOD)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 5851 (HA-Barrier)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcing Sheet)

Problem : A leak around the flange had developed, preventing a vacuum to be accurately maintained within the vessel. This was affecting the drying process and p...

Date Created: 10/13/2014
Industry: Food & Drink (FOOD)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S Metal) Belzona 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)

Problem : The dry bran within the pipe was causing abrasion leading to a 10mm hole on the outside of a large bend.

Date Created: 9/17/2015
Industry: Food & Drink (FOOD)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 9611 (ES-Metal)

Belzona 1212

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)

Problem : A leak in a copper return line coming from a 1500 gallon glycol tank at the Micro Brewery.

Date Created: 10/2/2015
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Problem : With a broken seal, SF6 gas was leaking into the environment. SF6 is potent greenhouse gas and subject to strict environmental control.

Date Created: 11/28/2014
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Existing coating had failed leading to corrosion of the vessel internals and severe loss of metal on the adjacent flanges. This 24 inch flange was for...

Date Created: 12/4/2014
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1)

Problem : Previously, carbon steel pipe spools were lined with rubber. During the pipe spool service, various chemicals had broken down the rubber lining and st...

Date Created: 3/25/2015
Industry: Mining & Quarrying (MINQ)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Due to the stress and abrasive wear these plates are subject to, they exhibit damages, such as grooves and cracks, that can cause a shutdown of the un...

Date Created: 8/23/2015
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)

Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem : After years of service, the manway flange sealing surface was pitted/deteriorated and was not sealing properly. The customer needed a repair system th...

Date Created: 8/25/2015
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : The previous door was suffering from corrosion. The customer wanted long-term protection on the new door prior to installation.

Date Created: 8/25/2015
Industry: Food & Drink (FOOD)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)

Problem : A hole in the weld seam due to corrosion.

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...

Date Created: 7/11/2016
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1331

Problem : 360 Pipe spools ranging between 200mm to 400mm and averaging 6000mm long, to be given internal protection against corrosion.

Date Created: 8/1/2016
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1391S

Problem : Inspection of a seawater caisson revealed defects, requiring a section to be replaced.

Date Created: 3/23/2016
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : The pipe was corroded so badly that the pitting was causing pin holes in the substrate.

Date Created: 4/5/2016
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 2111 (D & A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)

Problem : Damage to the existing rubber lining had resulted in corrosion damage to the exposed steel substrate.

Date Created: 5/11/2016
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Problem : This was a critical pipe on their plant of which total failure would result in costly lost production and downtime.

Date Created: 5/13/2016
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Customer had been using a temporary pipe wrap which did not offer a permanent solution. Leaking of the pipe was a Health & Safety issue due to the vol...

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 ...

Date Created: 7/22/2014
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)

Problem : The main flange was discharging high volumes of oil through the failing gasket system. In addition, the top and bottom bolt heads were also leaking. C...

Date Created: 7/23/2014
Industry: (LOMU)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (super Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)

Problem : Emergency stop of the water circulation system during a competition caused the pipe to burst losing large fragments of plastic.

Date Created: 9/17/2014
Industry: Fluid Flow (FLOW)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)

Problem : Corrosion on the carbon steel caused by sweating pipe work.

Date Created: 9/23/2014
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Belzona 4151 (Magma-Quartz Resin)

Belzona 9371 (Reinforcement Tape)

Problem : Customer could not pull the pump for the repair off the cracked flange and needed an in-place repair.

Date Created: 9/23/2014
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Problem : After testing a newly installed line, the customer found a pinhole leak at a weld.  Hot work was not permitted because  crude oil was now in the line.

Date Created: 9/23/2014
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1291 (ES-Metal)

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Problem : This leaking faucet was no longer needed, but in order to replace or plug it, the transformer would have to be taken off line and the entire 2000 gall...

Date Created: 9/26/2014
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1211 (E-Metal)

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 4151 (Magma-Quartz Resin)

Belzona 5111 (Ceramic Cladding)

Belzona 9731

Problem : Non-destructive testing (NDT) showed where heavy corrosion had caused major pitting resulting in thin walled pipe in many areas and through wall in on...

Date Created: 9/26/2014
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal) for filling pits and gaps between bolts/nuts.

Belzona 5831 (ST Barrier) to prep due to the potential of the pipe sweating.

Belzona 4151 (Magma Quartz Resin) 

Belzona 9371 (Reinforcement) for wrap

Belzona 5111 (Ceramic Cladding) for protection.

Problem : Poor protection on the flange caused corrosion to the pipe and flange. 

Date Created: 9/26/2014
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1291 (ES-Metal)

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona 9341

Problem : The leak was causing an environmental hazard as well as slippery walkways for pedestrians. The customer could not drain the unit. An external repair w...

Date Created: 5/13/2015
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 2111 (D & A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona 2121 (D & A Hi-Coat Elastomer)

Problem : The bushing was leaking oil and gas, creating an environmental hazard and affecting the proper operation of the transformer.

Date Created: 5/14/2015
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 2121 (D & A Hi-Coat Elastomer)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)

Problem : The cooler on this transformer had a tree growing through it; the customer cut it down with a chainsaw. In the process, they cut the cooler with the c...

Date Created: 5/28/2015
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1331

Problem : Due to a failure in the application of an alternative product a coating which can be applied to a variety of pipe diameters (4" to 32") was required.

Date Created: 6/1/2015
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1381

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Existing caisson had been lined with a glass flake coating, which has since failed. HSE authority have requested for the caisson to be replaced or the...

Date Created: 6/9/2015
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : The valve presented excessive leaking, compromising the seal of the fluid and the interior of the pipe.

Date Created: 7/6/2015
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)

Problem : Many of the flanges were not gas tight. Changes in tide led to dangerous gases seeping from the seabed and into the chamber. A temporary sealant had b...

Date Created: 9/23/2013
Industry: Food & Drink (FOOD)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 5831 (ST Barrier)

Problem : A well known crisp manufacturer had a series of aging gas pipes of diameters ranging between 4 to 8 inch. These heavily corroded pipes were located in...

Date Created: 11/12/2013
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1391 (Ceramic HT)

Problem : The original rubber lining and conventional coatings were unable to handle these adverse conditions and failed within a very short space of time.

Date Created: 2/25/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1381

Belzona 1391T

Problem : Following service, severe corrosion was detected particularly at welded joints in the exhaust system. New sections required an internal lining to prov...

Date Created: 3/12/2014
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)

Problem : Uncoated and unprotected carbon steel structural anchor bolts exposed to outdoor elements causing Corrosion at a large theme Park attraction.

Date Created: 6/24/2014
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Problem : The pipe had corroded and cracked, leaking 10% Sodium Hydroxide.

Date Created: 1/9/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)

Problem : Sea water inlet valve sealing rubber surface has been damaged. Valve is not sealing properly.

Date Created: 3/26/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Problem : The valve guides had corroded due to galvanic attack, all of the Cast iron that was in contact with the Carbon steel had corroded away as a result and...

Date Created: 7/24/2019
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)

Problem : The neck of the floating hose leading to the flange area is suffering from severe pitting due to the corrosive and erosive sea water environment, seve...

Date Created: 8/21/2019
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Belzona 1981 Superwrap II 

Problem : Customer reported a through wall defect in a 6" pipe. Production was severely limited because of the leak, so the customer needed a repair carried out...

Date Created: 8/28/2019
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Belzona 1161 (UW-Metal)

Belzona 5831 (ST)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Sheet)

Problem : Through wall defects of pipe causing leakage of water with large areas of pitting.

Date Created: 8/28/2019
Industry: Food & Drink (FOOD)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Previously Belzona completed corrosion and pitting repairs on some batch mixers for this customer. They fabricated a new mixer, and wanted to prepare ...

Date Created: 4/2/2020
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Each intake relief valve tube was leaking from a step between the tube and the valve causing water ingress to the interior area of the turbine hall. T...

Date Created: 4/23/2020
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1511(Super HT-Metal)

Belzona SuperWrap Ⅱ

Problem : Corrosion and thinning of the auxiliary pipeline of the catalytic safety valve have affected the safe operation of the asset. To ensure the safe opera...

Date Created: 4/28/2020
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1593

Belzona 1111(Super Metal)

Problem : There is leakage at the pipeline weld, which needs to be repaired and reinforced.

Date Created: 4/1/2020
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1981 (SuperWrap II)

Belzona 9381 (Reinforcing Sheet)

Belzona 9382 (Release Film)

Problem : Corrosion under insulation(CUI).

Date Created: 3/11/2019
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 4301 ( Magma CR1 Hi-Build)

Problem : In the gas suction line condensation of the acids on the internal surface has caused severe corrosion, leading to leaks, which are hazardous to the su...

Date Created: 1/10/2019
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1391T

Problem : The Customer required high temperature, erosion-corrosion resistant internal coating on newly fabricated Duplex stainless steel spools and vessels.

Date Created: 1/16/2019
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 9611

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Natural gas active leak developed and their safety department was about to shut down the plant to repair this dangerous leakage. This gas leak was als...

Date Created: 2/8/2019
Industry: (LOMU)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1212 

Belzona 9611 (ES Metal)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement sheet)

Problem : A CPVC pipe crack was causing the leaking of cooling water from the air conditioning system

Date Created: 3/29/2019
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super-Metal)

Problem : The topside end fitting connection joint on the riser used a Grayloc system to contain the high pressure. Due to a material defect a small area on th...

Date Created: 4/8/2019
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)

Problem : The problem here was that two different metals were situated next to each other causing heavy galvanic corrosion. The customer would have had to repla...

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 ...

Date Created: 11/17/2017
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Problem : Caused by internal corrosion, the pipe had multiple areas of low metal thickness. 

Date Created: 11/22/2017
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona SuperWrap II System

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Several areas of the tank had a loss of metal thickness due to corrosion under insulation.

Date Created: 10/18/2017
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Corrosion underr insulation caused by contamination from chemically treated water led to 9.5mm hole in the tank.

Date Created: 10/24/2017
Industry: ()  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Sheet)

Problem : The disk of the gate valve had a large crack extending from the seat rings on the edge to the center of the disk.

Date Created: 11/27/2018
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Belzona 4341 (Magma CR4)

 

Problem : The pipe was perforated due to corrosion and sulphuric acid was leaking out.

Date Created: 1/15/2018
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona SuperWrap II System

Problem : Carbon steel pipe elbows have been suffering over time from external corrosion due to weathering. The Customer required the restoration of metal loss ...

Date Created: 12/2/2013
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)

Belzona 1971 (Superwrap Conditioner)

Belzona 9371 (Superwrap Reinforcement Sheet)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Holes and thin wall.

Date Created: 8/10/2016
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Problem : Water leakage at 5-6 kg/cm² at 7 numbers of circumferential joints from inlet pipe of SAM turbo pump.

Date Created: 3/21/2017
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212 

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Sheet)

Problem : This flange is not designed to retain oil, but since there is a hose inside the propulsion shaft leaking oil, the need to seal off the flange to keep ...

Date Created: 4/25/2017
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : The Ministry of Environmental Protection in China required VOC treatment to be implemented on all oil tanks across the country This required the custo...

Date Created: 5/10/2017
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : As a part of the turbine’s composition, the installation of bearing pads was necessary to avoid friction and wear between the Stab and the bearing. Th...

Date Created: 6/26/2017
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 Belzona 1983 Belzona 9381 Belzona 9382 Belzona 9111 Belzona 9611

Problem : Offshore platform vessel nozzles were corroded by CUI, and some small bore nozzles were leaking.

Date Created: 9/22/2017
Industry: Food & Drink (FOOD)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 4301 (CR1 Hi-Build)

Problem : Cutting and welding was deemed to be unacceptable due to the damage that would be caused to the lining inside the nozzle and the safety concerns. A fl...

Date Created: 10/13/2017
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 9611 (ES-Metal)

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Problem : The leaking sludge discharge pipe was an environmental issue due to possible contamination of the land, therefore, they required an fast repair. 

Date Created: 10/15/2017
Industry: Mining & Quarrying (MINQ)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 9611 (ES-Metal)

Belzona 1221 (E-Metal)

Belzona 1212 

Problem : Due to severe corrosion a critical leak occured while preparing the surface of the pipe externals. The surface is constantly moist and condensing, thi...

Date Created: 10/15/2017
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (SuperMetal)

Belzona SuperWrapII System

Problem : Severe corrosion on 17 years old 18" production riser on a North sea oil producing platform had resulted in a critical through wall defect. The riser ...

Date Created: 10/16/2017
Industry: Food & Drink (FOOD)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1591 (Ceramic XHT)

Problem : The vapor from the burning waste was damaging all earlier attempted coating systems. The Customer needed a heavy duty coating, tolerant of operation i...

Date Created: 10/16/2017
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1511 (HT Metal) 

Problem : Due to severe corrosion these pipes were leaking exhaust gases in an area close to personell gangways creating a safety hazard. Temperatures in the ar...

Date Created: 10/16/2017
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (SuperMetal)

Belzona SuperWrap II System

Problem : Internal corrosion caused multiple through-wall defects on the pipes. 

Date Created: 9/4/2013
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 5831 (ST Barrier) Belzona 5841 Belzona 5851 (HA Barrier)

Problem : Corrosion under insulation and on the pipes, valves and other naked steel parts, due to water penetrating into the chamber.

Date Created: 9/4/2013
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1291 (ES Metal)

Belzona 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Problem : The customer had tried to cure the leak by wrapping a type of adhesive tape around the corroded area. When this failed they contacted Belzona for a fa...

Date Created: 4/16/2013
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1291 (ES-Metal)

Belzona 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)

Problem : Over the years, corrosion had caused loss of wall thickness at the base of the transformer fins with leaks beginning to occur.

Date Created: 5/16/2013
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

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

Problem : The yellow phase bushing was leaking oil and the uncontrolled release required sealing to allow further planned maintenance of other transformers in t...

Date Created: 7/23/2013
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona 4301 (Magma CR1 Hi-Build)

Problem : Severe external corrosion had reduced wall thickness. The client required a fast solution to this problem with minimal service disruption. After all, ...

Date Created: 5/23/2012
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 5851 (HA Barrier)

Belzona® 5841

Belzona® 5831 (ST Barrier)

Problem : Corrosion on feed and return pipes as well as on supporting steelwork. System is in continuous use so products capable of application to hot surfaces ...

Date Created: 12/4/2012
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Problem : It was noted that a small oil leak was present at the bushing. No oil should leak from this bushing. The heavy electrical cables were not supported a...

Date Created: 1/27/2012
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Super metalglide)

Problem : The water jet tunnel was suffering from cavitation and corrosion the flange holding the impeller housing in place. The most severe damages were found ...

Date Created: 2/1/2012
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)

Problem : Corrosion pitting damage on flange faces caused by crevice corrosion posed a severe environmental hazard.

Date Created: 2/17/2012
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Belzona® 5831 (ST Barrier)

Problem : Following asbestos removal several years ago, a section of a gas main pipe had been left exposed to water ingress from above and as a result had suffe...

Date Created: 3/7/2012
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Problem : Oil was leaking from many of the flanges. Replacing the seals was not an option. This would have required draining the 42 tonnes of oil from the trans...

Date Created: 3/12/2012
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1291 (ES Metal)

Belzona® 1221 (Super E Metal)

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Belzona® 5831 (ST Barrier)

Problem : Most of the gasket had failed around the 10m perimeter of the lid, with oil seeping down the sides and going to ground. Unfortunately it was not possi...

Date Created: 11/25/2011
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic HT)

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Flanged joint was leaking at the gasket and through the bolts. Customer required an in-situ repair to seal the leak as joint could not be dismantled t...

Date Created: 12/21/2011
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic HT)

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : The leaking flange had to be sealed without dismantling as production could not be interupted.

Date Created: 12/22/2011
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona® 5831 (ST Barrier)

Problem : The transformer was leaking through the bolt holes along the flange face.

Date Created: 8/2/2012
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1291 (ES Metal)

Belzona® 1221 (Super E Metal)

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Belzona® 5831 (ST Barrier)

Problem : The red phase bushing was leaking oil and the uncontrolled release required sealing. The equipment is aged and the porcelain shed appeared to be fragi...

Date Created: 8/8/2012
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1291 (ES Metal)

Belzona 1221 (Super E Metal)

Belzona 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Belzona 5831 (ST Barrier)

Problem : Most of the gasket had failed around the 10m perimeter of the lid, with oil seeping down the sides and going to ground. Unfortunately it was not possi...

Date Created: 10/22/2012
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Corrosion leading to incorrect sealing of mating surfaces

Date Created: 11/8/2012
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona® 5831 (ST-Barrier)

Problem : For several years, the transformer had been suffering from extremely high discharges of transformer oil. Following full survey, oil discharges were ev...

Date Created: 1/4/2008
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal) 

Problem : Severe erosion, corrosion to body. The Power Station tried to order new ones but were told the delivery was upwards of 6 months! As they were right at...

Date Created: 1/4/2008
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona® 1291 (ES Metal)
Problem : Corrosion had caused severe wastage of a nozzle which resulted in two holes breaking through.

Date Created: 9/30/2009
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2111 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Problem : Rubber had been damaged due to long years in service and was badly deteoriated. Sealing  of the flange lost. Rubber in seal area had lost adhesion to ...

Date Created: 10/13/2009
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : A new spool had been manufactured to connect the intake pipe to the rest of the cooling water system. During welding, the flange on this spool had bec...

Date Created: 4/8/2008
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic HT)

Belzona® 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)

Problem : Limestone slurry is injected through the nozzles. This falls on the GRP pipeline connecting the nozzles causing holes

Date Created: 4/11/2008
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:
Problem : Mill had experienced a constant leak between the concrete wall of the stock tank and the steel outlet pipe

Date Created: 7/16/2009
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL Metal)

Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Pipeline was highly corroded due to external corrosion. Over 60% wall loss was measured on the pipe. Isolating the pipe to change this corroded sectio...

Date Created: 8/6/2009
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Problem : The seal around ceramic bushing had degraded allowing oil to leak out which in turn reduced the operational efficiency of the unit.

Date Created: 8/7/2009
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:
Problem : Corrosion affects these pipes where the concrete pipe in the sea connects with the steel pipe into the power station and the previous ceramic based pr...

Date Created: 8/11/2009
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Hydraulic pipe had started to leak causing the fluid to drip onto the electrical circuit panel, causing a shutdown.

Date Created: 12/3/2010
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : On both of the trapezoidal guides in the body there was severe metal loss caused during operation of the gate. The material loss was on average 6-8mm,...

Date Created: 4/20/2011
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona^® 1291 (ES Metal) Belzona^® 1161 ( Super UW Metal)

Problem : Crack on one of the 900mm outlet pipes was jeopardising operation of the pump set. Due to the time of year and high risk of flooding it was deemed una...

Date Created: 4/21/2011
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona 1291 (ES Metal)

Belzona 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Problem : Due to movement and vibration from the transformer, the lead seal to the cable gland on the blue phase of the 11kV distribution cable had cracked. The...

Date Created: 6/27/2011
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL Metal)

Problem : A pipework deluge system was required to be installed, however the tanks were full of oil, so making them gas free for hotwork (to weld the brackets) ...

Date Created: 4/19/2010
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1251 (HA Metal)

 

Problem : Corrosion under Insulation

Date Created: 12/8/2009
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Problem : A valve located at the base of the tank was leaking. Terminal personal had attempted to seal the leak using an off the shelf water activated fiberglas...

Date Created: 7/7/2010
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW metal)

Problem : Leak caused by insulator damage. PCBs are extreme environmental pollutants now widely banned. Disposal can only be through specialist waste handlers. ...

Date Created: 7/7/2010
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Problem : SF6 gas leaks through porcelain bushing seal

Date Created: 7/8/2010
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Problem : Oil leaks at the bolted flange joints connections

Date Created: 7/8/2010
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Belzona® 1291 (ES-Metal)

Problem : Oil leak causing environmental contamination.

Date Created: 7/8/2010
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona 2221 (MP Fluid Elastomer)

Belzona 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Problem : Oil leaks raised maintenance, EPA and safety concerns. Replacement of gaskets would require shut-down and dismantling of equipment.

Date Created: 7/8/2010
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1221 (Super E Metal)

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Problem : Oil was leaking from several parts of mechanical seal flanges.

Date Created: 7/8/2010
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1291 (ES Metal)

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Problem : Industrial water was leaking from the corroded drain pipe.

Date Created: 7/22/2010
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: WPA-Wall Problem Areas (WPA)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 ( Ceramic R Metal )

Belzona® 1321 ( Ceramic S Metal )

Problem : The existing coating had completely failed allowing severe pitting within the housing to occur. The customer was concerned not to allow further loss o...

Date Created: 8/16/2010
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Problem : Transformer oil leaking from the top of the transformer onto the ground was heading towards a drain in the road, posing a serious environmental proble...

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Previous lining failed very quickly and vessel corroded through. Spare unit did not fit, therefore, a fast turn-around was required.

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : The 3" diameter stainless steel piping suffered from micro biologically induced corrosion (MIC) and corrosion from brackish water.

Date Created: 6/14/2005
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Problem : The rubber edge seal on the rotating screen wheel had, over many years, worn the steel mating edge in the chamber

Date Created: 2/11/2005
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 4211 (Magma-Stop)

Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Joints were leaking and external protection of the concrete required.

Date Created: 11/21/2005
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona® 2121 (D&A Hi-Coat Elastomer)

Belzona® 5831 (ST Barrier)

Problem : Damage on Neoprene coating and corrosion in splash zone.

Date Created: 7/26/2005
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 4301 (Magma CR1 Hi-Build)

Belzona® 3121 (MR7)

Problem : Corroded area and leaking hole on the Methane pipework.

Date Created: 12/15/2007
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Due to the nature of the chemicals, the uncoated carbon steel tank required to be fully coated to prevent corrosion.

Date Created: 12/10/2006
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic – S Metal )

Belzona® 2221 (MP-Fluid Elastomer)

Problem : Body badly corroded sand holed in places. In addition rubber seal on valve disc completely deteriorated.

Date Created: 11/23/2007
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 5851 (HA Barrier)

Problem : The loss of the original paint system exposed the pipe work to a risk of stress corrosion cracking whenever the fire protection Deluge system were tes...

Date Created: 6/13/2024
Industry: Commercial Facilities (COMM)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 5871
Problem : This Distribution Center roof housed between 50 and 60 ammonia pipes. Due to moisture on the pipes, birds were pecking at the original coating and ins...

Date Created: 11/20/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1331
Problem : The inner coating of the original marine discharge pipeline has been in service for 8 years. The inner coating of the elbows and straight pipes has fa...

Date Created: 8/9/2022
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Belzona 1161 (UW-Super Metal)

Belzona SuperWrap II (Belzona 1982 Resin)

Belzona 9111 (Degreaser)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Sheet)

Problem : The pipeline was greatly corroded (mainly external corrosion) which led to the formation of a live leak at a weld.

Date Created: 2/9/2022
Industry: Fluid Flow (FLOW)  |  Products:

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Corrosion and cavitation on the draft tube caused by pressure fluctuations. 

Date Created: 12/3/2021
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Belzona 1981 (Superwrap II Resin)

Belzona 9381 (Superwrap II Reinforcement)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Replacing the tank was not possible due to it's location in the bowels of the ship. Previous coating systems had not lasted as long as hoped.

Date Created: 11/1/2022
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.

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.

Date Created: 3/14/2023
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 5871
Problem : The damaged existing thermal insulation needed to be replaced, exposing the hot surface of the pipe and endangering the safety of all personnel workin...

Date Created: 5/25/2020
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)

Problem : 3 steel pipelines suffer from outside constant corrosion due to the moisty environment, so the customer needed to protect them. Space around of pipeli...

Date Created: 6/17/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)

Problem : Welds connecting the diesel tank to one of the pipes has degraded. Previous attempts had been made to seal leaks around the weld, by adding further we...

Date Created: 7/14/2020
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona 1981 (SuperWrap II)

Belzona 9381 (SuperWrap II Reinforcement Sheet)

Problem : External corrosion on the exterior of a tank causing a loss in material substrate.

Date Created: 7/16/2019
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1981 - Belzona Superwrap II

Belzona 9381 - Reinforcement Sheet

Belzona 9382 - Release Film

Problem : Storage Tank shell deterioration and the wall of the tank thinning. Restoration of stiffness and nominal strength of the tank's shell.

Date Created: 11/10/2020
Industry: Fluid Flow (FLOW)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1221 (ES- Metal)

Problem : To use classical kind of repair was problem (too thick wall) also new pipe bend was not available.

Date Created: 11/18/2020
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 5871 Belzona 9111

Problem : Operator safety was a major concern for the asset owners, when their operators are having to manually operate the purge valves due to the pipework tra...

Date Created: 8/12/2021
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1511 (Super HT- Metal)

Belzona 1983 (Belzona Superwrap II Resin)

Belzona 9381

Belzona 9382

Belzona 9111.

Problem : Due to the damage of the original insulation layer, the nozzle of the high-pressure flare scrubber was corroded under the insulation layer (CUI). The ...

Date Created: 8/20/2021
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1983 (SuperWrap II Resin)

Belzona 9381 (SuperWrap II Reinforcement Sheet)

Belzona 9382 (Release Film)

Problem : The 250 mm diameter pipe had developed a critical (Class 3) through wall defect at the bent. The operating temperature was 50°C and the operating pres...

Date Created: 8/20/2021
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1511 (Super HT Metal)

Belzona 1983 (SuperWrap II Resin)

Belzona 9381 (SuperWrap II Reinforcement Sheet)

Belzona 9382 (Release Film)

Problem : The 406 mm diameter pipe had developed a critical (Class 3) through wall defect calculated at 40 x 40 mm. The operating temperature was 90°C and the o...

Date Created: 8/20/2021
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (SuperMetal)

Belzona 1982 (SuperWrap II Resin)

Belzona 9381 (SuperWrap II Reinforcement Sheet)

Belzona 9382 (Release Film)

Problem : The underground pipeline (O/D = 355.6 mm) had developed a critical (Class 3) thin wall defect with only 2.7 mm wall thickness remaining. The critical ...

Date Created: 8/20/2021
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1983 (SuperWrap II Resin)

Belzona 9381 (SuperWrap II Reinforcement Sheet)

Belzona 9382 (Release Film)

Problem : The 220mm diameter pipe had developed a critical (Class 3) thin wall defect at the bend. The operating temperature was 95°C and the operating pressure...

Date Created: 1/8/2019
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1)

Problem : Belzona was first approached in 2009 for a lining that would be resistant to the unstabilised crude oil and sulphur reducing bacteria. The affected ar...

Date Created: 2/21/2025
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem : An offshore customer faced an issue with a globe valve that had developed a hole, leading to operational disruptions. To minimize downtime, they requi...

Date Created: 8/31/2024
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1331
Problem : As internal coating failures could cause severe erosion and catastrophic damage, existing pipelines had to be replaced with newly protected lines,

Date Created: 4/9/2024
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products: Belzona 1981 (SuperWrap II), Belzona 7311
Problem : SF6 is a gas which is used throughout the electricity industry as an insulating medium in switchgear. It provides many tangible benefits, however it i...

Date Created: 9/9/2022
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona SuperWrap II

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : The client was experiencing significant external corrosion on several of their main pipelines. These pipelines transport process fluids around the ref...

Date Created: 12/1/2023
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1981 (SuperWrap II), Belzona 7311
Problem : Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) is 23,500x more aggressive to the atmosphere than CO2, therefore, losses must be accounted for. Environmental Agencies who ...

Date Created: 8/23/2021
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem : The previous repair on the Condenser Flange had failed and the customer was fearing that it would start leaking. This would cause unplanned downtime...

Date Created: 7/23/2020
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super metal)

Belzona 9381 (SuperWrap II reinforcement sheet)

Belzona 1982 (SuperWrap II)

Belzona 9382 (Release film)

Problem : Underground pipe had developed thin-wall defect.

Date Created: 6/29/2022
Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212 Belzona 9611 (ES-Metal) Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : The pipeline connected to a suction pump on a closed circuit refrigeration system had suffered from bi-metallic corrosion (A.K.A galvanic corrosion) d...

Date Created: 8/9/2022
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona SuperWrap II

Problem : The 600mm diameter pipe was heavily corroded resulting in several through wall defects.

Date Created: 6/7/2022
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Heavy corrosion of the internal of the pipes needed repairing to ensure protection of dyke.

Date Created: 5/25/2021
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal)

Belzona 1392 (Ceramic HT2)

Problem : The hole was below the fill line in the carbon steel vessel that was operating at 7-10 PSI with a designed temperature range between 120-140C. The cu...

Date Created: 6/10/2021
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1331

Problem : The flat surface of the cover, where the turbine guide vanes are mounted, was very heavily worn. Additionally, the outer diameter of the cover had wor...

Date Created: 1/29/2019
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

BELZONA 4111 (Magma-Quartz)

BELZONA 3111 (Flexible Membrane)

BELZONA 3412 (Encapsulating Membrane)

Problem : Tank has badly corroded annular plate with suspect under thickness tank base plate due to atmospheric pollutants running down the tank walls and under...

Date Created: 3/11/2019
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzoa 4141 (Magma-Build)

Belzona SuperWrap II

Problem : The pipe coupling was buried and therefore suffered severe corrosion below the ground.

Date Created: 3/12/2019
Industry: Pulp & Paper (PLPR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111

Belzona 1341

Problem : The plan was to eventually replace the chute, but a temporary solution was needed to repair the metal and prevent further damage. With production unab...

Date Created: 7/23/2019
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Belzona 9111(Degreaser/Cleaner)

Belzona 9341(Reinforcement Tape)

Problem : A 1" pipe branching from the 14" main line has a crack and a leak at the joint area. As the line contains flammable fluids hot work is not an option.

Date Created: 6/24/2019
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121 (XL-Metal)

Belzona 1982 (SuperWrap II)

Problem : Corroded flange and fasteners on the High Pressure Fuel Gas Heater inlet and outlet. The operating pressure of the heater is 24 bar at 30°C on the in...

Date Created: 9/19/2019
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Stairs on the side of the tank suffering from severe galvanic corrosion, deeming the stairs unsafe to use.

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...

Date Created: 7/12/2017
Industry: Fluid Flow (FLOW)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121

Belzona 1111

Belzona 5811

Belzona 9341

Belzona 9331

Problem : Years of pumping salty river water eroded this discharge pipe which feeds an irrigation ditch. The severe reduction in wall thickness resulted in nume...

Date Created: 5/23/2018
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner/Degreaser)

Problem : The customer was experiencing significant water leaks from a 250mm (10 inch) cooling water line, through an existing non-Belzona wrap repair. The leak...

Date Created: 12/31/2017
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade),
Problem : The Customer needed a protective coating to prevent H₂S damage on a newly installed concrete ring at a pump station.

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...

Date Created: 7/14/2015
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Cracks appearing in the flange and leaking water when the system was pressurized.

Date Created: 8/28/2015
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)

Problem : The customer was not aware of this simple Belzona solution to his problem. The traditional solution was to cut and weld a new flange or weld overlay a...

Date Created: 10/3/2015
Industry: General Industry (GIND)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer)

Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)

Problem : The customer uses a cyclone and piping to move cement from barges to silos. Eroded areas at the edge of the valve flappers were allowing small amount...

Date Created: 12/31/2007
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem : Severe crevice corrosion and galvanic cavities on the flanges.

Date Created: 11/8/2012
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona® 5831 (ST-Barrier)

Problem : The transformer had been suffering from extremely high losses of transformer oil. Following a site survey, oil discharges were evident at many of the ...

Date Created: 11/9/2012
Industry: Power (POWR)  |  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 : During operation, the shunt reactor temperature can fluctuate significantly together with movement caused by vibration. The Shunt reactor had been dis...

Date Created: 9/7/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 2121 (D&A Hi-Coat Elastomer)

Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)

Problem : Two valves were damaged as the rubber boot that provided the sealing surface had suffered damage. One appeared to be damaged by debris that was in the...

Date Created: 12/3/2018
Industry: Food & Drink (FOOD)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 9611 ES Metal Stick

Belzona Superwrap II plates

Belzona 1212

Problem : The problem that the customer had was that the effluent treatment tank had multiple leaks, both into the surrounding soil, and into a bund. To avoid b...

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...

Date Created: 10/22/2020
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

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Problem : Erosion and perforation at the base off the steel tank.