Maintenance of equipment and structures is crucial in all industries. But it is exceptionally important in the pharmaceutical industry that is obliged to guarantee highly regulated products which are in most cases, essential for the survival of the end user. Contamination and microbial multiplication during storage and production are major concerns, and often occur when equipment is broken or ill maintained. Some typical problems found in this industry include, but are not limited to: cracked floors and walls, pipes and pipework, pumps, leaking roofs, corrosion and chemical attack in storage tanks and process vessels, HVAC units, secondary containment areas and loading docks.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Typical problems in wall areas include: deterioration of concrete, stonework, and construction joints failure due to erosion-corrosion, chemical attack, physical impact, and structural movement.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Belzona 2000, 4000 and 5000 Series paste- and fluid-grade materials for waterproofing, concrete and stonework rebuilding, protection of external and internal walls, and for the repair, replacement, or installation of construction joints.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Typical problems in chemical containment araes include: deterioration of both containment areas as well as mechanical or structural damage caused by acid attack, pH reduction, carbonation, sulphate attack, caustic attack, microbial degradation, corrosion of reinforcement and abrasive wear.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Belzona 4000 Series materials for the repair and protection of concrete subject to abrasion, impact, and chemical attack and Belzona 5800 Series for protection from physical, chemical, or bacterial attack in a diverse range of environments.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Typical problems in pipework and spools include: erosion-corrosion and chemical attack leading to wall loss and through-wall defective areas on piping and pipework including pipe supporting areas.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Belzona 1000 Series paste- and fluid-grade materials for metal rebuild and corrosion protection of the pipes and pipework.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Typical problem areas for process vessels include: interior walls, nozzles, and pipework linings. These are susceptible to erosion and corrosion through constant attack from chemical solutions, accelerated by elevated temperatures and entrained solids.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Belzona 1000, 4000 and 5000 Series paste- and fluid-grade materials for metal rebuilding and erosion-corrosion protection, even at elevated operating temperatures. Complete vessel protection can be achieved through the implementation of nozzle inserts for smaller bore nozzles flange face forming.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
For pumps, typical problem areas include: prolonged exposure to erosion, corrosion, chemical attack, wear, and cavitation. This can reduce the performance of the pump or lead to deterioration.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Belzona 1000, 2000, 4000 and 7000 Series paste- and fluid-grade materials and coatings for the rebuilding of surfaces, long term corrosion and erosion protection, shaft repairs, wear ring reseating, pourable chocking for precise alignment and the increase of pump efficiency.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Weathering and/or physical damage to roofs and roof parts ( joints, seams, edges, glazing sections, gutters, flashings, skylights, parapet walls) due to ineffective joint seals, weather and freeze-thaw cycles, substrate movement or impact.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Belzona 3000 Series flexible membranes for weatherproofing, waterproofing, repair and protection of all roof types and roof parts.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Damage and deterioration to concrete including areas such as: floor areas, expansion joints, spalling concrete, stair treads, channels, dry joints, and gratings caused by chemical attack, physical impact, freeze-thaw, and expansion joint failure.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Belzona 1000, 2000, 4000 and 5000 Series paste- and fluid-grade materials for concrete restoration and levelling, expansion joint repairs, floor slip resistance and safety markings.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Typical problems to storage tanks include: tank base corrosion, interior linings affected by erosion, corrosion and chemical attack, external corrosion by weathering, corrosion under insulation, wall defects leading to leaks as well as UV and acid rain attack.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Belzona 1000, 2000, 4000, 5000 and 6000 Series paste- and fluid-grade materials offering cold-applied repair solutions, long-term protection both internally and externally with a resistance to a wide range of chemicals and environmental damage, leak sealing, tank base sealing and cold bonding to tanks walls and roofs.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Heat exchangers are susceptible to erosion damage and galvanic corrosion due to contact between two dissimilar metals, commonly used in the construction of heat exchangers. If this damage is left untreated, the operational efficiency of the system will be seriously undermined, allowing for deterioration of its components.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Belzona 1000 Series of fluid and paste-grade materials for stemming live leaks, and wrapping pipes for additional protection. Belzona 1100 Series of paste-grade repair composites for in-situ repair and rebuilding of damaged tube sheets; Belzona 1300 Series fluid-grade coatings for the protection against erosion-corrosion and resistance to chemicals. Belzona 4300 Series coatings for maximum chemical protection.
Repair and protection technology to resolve numerous problems in the pharmaceutical industry.
