Oil Storage Tank
OVERVIEW: This petrochemical client had a fuel oil storage tank which required re-coating. The coating system requirement was for a long term corrosion solution that will provide in excess of 15 years of service as the previous coating had failed. INDUSTRY Oil Refinery ENVIRONMENT Immersed, ambient, possible MIC SUBSTRATE Steel floor with failed coating […]
Pump Repairs
On arrival ready for chamfer grinding Chamfer on split face and removal of salts Pitt-filling and intermediate coat applied Completion of internal lining OVERVIEW: A customer was looking for a longer term solution to a corrosion erosion issue. Glass flake filled coatings provide excellent insulating properties against corrosion and the ceramic filled epoxy provides […]
Condenser Water Box
After Abrasive Blasting and hot washing Stripe coating after spray application Application of Non Toxic Anti-foul Copper Inspection of 10 year old tube sheet coating OVERVIEW: This power generation client has approached Chemcote to protect multiple condenser water box units. The Chem-tect system has regularly been applied to the Mild Steel water boxes, tube sheets, […]
Valve Coating
After abrasive blasting and hot washing main body Illustrating fit filling & coating on flange faces & rebates after sanding Coating application completed and installation of nylon bar OVERVIEW: The internals of the valve were heavily graphitised and requiring refurbishment with the guide channel for the valve entirely corroded away. A replacement would have […]
Chem-tect RB 300 series for CW Pipe Spools
Lined Pipe shows degree of difficulty for coating Rebated flange to prevent crevice corrosion Pipes coated with long life copper based polyester non-toxic anti-foul OVERVIEW: Steel Sea Water pipe spools had a failed concrete lining and required a quick turnaround and long term corrosion protection. Working around the clock, we coated the spools with […]
RB 300 series to Strainer
Externals on arrival Rebuild cover sealing land to original dimensions Internals near completion Completed strainer OVERVIEW: Salt Water Strainer had a large amount of external corrosion and severe localised pitting on the internals, particularly around the sealing ring. Strainer was coated in time for re-assembly and will provide long term protection coupled with a […]
High Voltage Transmission Towers
Metal loss detected After coating Splicing corroded members OVERVIEW: Galvanised Steel Transmission Towers were buried in soil, and the legs were experiencing metal loss and severe corrosion at the highly susceptible natural air/ground interface of the steel members. The client needed help in strengthening the legs of the affected transmission towers and was looking […]
End Covers
Baffle plate between inlet and outlet lower than the sealing face Sealing face built up to allow flat sanding to required height Return cover after machining Rebates filled with RB 332 OVERVIEW: The Floating heads and channel end covers were originally coated by another contractor with varying results. Made from exotic materials, they had […]
Aerobic Reactor
Plant in operation Corroded Floor Abrasive Blasting in progress Preparation of top coat OVERVIEW: This Mild Steel Aerobic Reactor containing effluent waste water required a cost effective coating system offering a long-term anti-corrosion solution. Priming with RS 500P, followed by RA 500 top coat will ensure 15 years service life. INDUSTRY Water Treatment ENVIRONMENT […]
Steel Clarifier
Before – Clarifier on inspection Coated with Epochem RA 500 series Launder and steelwork Top of clarifier OVERVIEW: The existing coating failed due to a process change. Time constraints required Chemcote to work around the clock to minimise production downtime whilst other engineering teams were in close proximity and the adjoining plant remained in […]
