Maximise Pipe Durability Using Composites
Condition Before Coating Coating to critical areas complete External coating carried out on site Externals Requiring Relining OVERVIEW: Chemcote was tasked with extending the service life of plant pipe externals and discovered severe localized pitting during inspections. A quick and effective composite repair solution was essential. Explore how Chemcote’s advanced techniques successfully restored the integrity […]
Refurbishment of Basket Strainer
Strainer nearing completion Internals nearing completion Internals illustrating pit filling After abrasive blasting, pitting After fabrication repairs OVERVIEW: Chemcote provided a long term corrosion protection for significantly damaged 25-year-old asset. A quick turn-around was required to meet project milestone targets and was achieved with minimal disruption to rolling mill operations. Chemcote ensure all QA and critical […]
Preventing blockages using Chemcote Solution
After initial clean Extensive repairs required Application of Glassflake Ceramic system Basalt Fibre Application on externals OVERVIEW: Chemcote was engaged to repair and protect a heavily corroded fume suppression system that was clogging due to trapped moisture. We used a composite solution to restore the area and prevent further moisture damage. The patched areas are […]
Base Plate Corrosion Prevention
Repairs required Application of Primer Coating applied to affected areas After application of Topcoat OVERVIEW: A 40 year old excess gas bleeder structure had been previously repaired by another contractor. Their coating failed within 2 years. Chemcote was engaged to rectify the faulty repairs with minimal interruption to plant service. After inspections carried out to […]
Industrial Fallout Protection
After whip abrasive blasting Application of Epo-chem system to internals Basalt Fibre application on internals OVERVIEW: A steel production plant contracted Chemcote to reinforce a failing 25 year old corrugated pipe located in a settling pond. INDUSTRY Steel Manufacturing ENVIRONMENT Storm water with coke fines fall out from coke basin SUBSTRATE 25 year […]
Fast Curing Abrasion Protection
Condition of surface before mechanical preparation RB 364 applied to spot abrasive blasted surfaces Pugmill externals Coating with InD Cote OVERVIEW: Chemcote’s specialist team mobilised to site to deliver a multiple layer protective coating system that would return the asset to working condition within 24 hours. Abrasion resistant coatings were applied to the pugmill […]
Blast Furnace Recovery Turbine Repairs
Set up of Containment Masking before Blasting Spool Condition before Coating Aerial view of Outlet Spool from Shutoff Valve Completed Outlet Spool Internals Application of Final Wrapping Layers on legs Internal and External Coating complete Coated and ready for reassembly on site Coated and ready for reassembly on site Ready to be reinstalled on site […]
Relining of Open Top Quench Tank
Condition before abrasive blasting Containment set up to prevent dust emissions Removal of garnet after abrasive blasting First Coat Spray applied OVERVIEW: Chemcote’s specialist team has achieved excellent corrosion protection for their customer. By using Chem-tect™ RB 300 the Open Top Quench Tank is expected to surpass a further 20 years life in service. […]
Hot Car Bogie
Mechanical Preparation of Bogie Heavily Corroded Bogie On Site RE 500P Applied to Mechanically Prepared Surface OVERVIEW: Engineers had previously tried different coatings with varied results. The aggressive environment had required structural steel repairs to be carried out every two years as the regular thermocycling in service exceeds many coatings limitations. Chemcote had previously completed […]
Blast Furnace Dust Discharge Valve Refurbishment
On arrival suffering corrosion erosion Condition on arrival Refurbishment process After coating internals OVERVIEW: Environments such as blast furnaces are subject to high temperatures and particulate, which can accelerate the onset of corrosion and erosion. Constant exposure to heat and blast furnace dust over a period time has a damaging impact on steel structures, […]
