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I started coating containment areas at a local paper mill when I was 17. By the time that facility was shuttered a few years ago we had applied Belzona to much of the plant. We did containment areas, walkways, wash tanks and anything that was affected by the sulfuric acid that was part of their process. Over the 25 years we spent at that facility an awful lot was taught to me about facility maintenance and chemical attack. Oh, and leaks. Acid has a way of making things leak.
Containment areas within the steel industry are there to protect the environment. The EPA has said that a coating needs to hold a spill for 72 hours and most coatings will do that. The Belzona coatings are rated for a 52 week immersion. Of course there are many different coatings that can be used depending on the chemicals being used or stored but typically we’re dealing with some pretty harsh stuff.
Deterioration of chemical containment areas is often caused in the following ways;
- Acid attack
- pH reduction
- Carbonation
- Sulphate attack
- Caustic attack
- Microbial degradation
- Corrosion of reinforcement
- Abrasive wear
With over 60 years’ experience in repair and coating technology, Belzona has the solution to even the most arduous of problems. Whether it is rebuilding damaged areas, filleting joints or providing a totally seamless chemically resistant lining, Belzona can provide you with the peace of mind that even in the worst case scenario of major leakage, your second line of defense will not be breached.
How can we help you repair, protect and improve your facility’s infrastructure?
Stephanie Rumford
srumford@rumfordgroup.com
937-435-4650
RumfordGroup.com
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