Belzona 1391
FN10032
(CERAMIC HT)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1. TO ENSURE AN EFFECTIVE MOLECULAR
WELD
3.
MIXING SMALL QUANTITIES
For mixing small quantities of Belzona 1391 use:
5 parts Base to 1 part Solidifier by volume
13 parts Base to 1 part Solidifier by weight.
METALLIC SURFACES - APPLY ONLY TO BLAST CLEANED
SURFACES
4.
a)
26.1 cu in (431 cm) per kg.
b)
c)
d)
Brush away loose contamination and degrease with a rag soaked in
Belzona 9111 (Cleaner/Degreaser) or any other effective cleaner
which does not leave a residue e.g. methyl ethyl ketone (MEK).
Select an abrasive to give the necessary standard of cleanliness
and a minimum depth of profile of 3 mils (75 microns).
Use only an angular abrasive.
Blast clean the metal surface to achieve the following standard of
cleanliness:
ISO 8501-1 Sa 2 very thorough blast cleaning.
American Standard near white finish SSPC SP 10.
Swedish Standard Sa 2 SIS 05 5900.
After blasting, metal surfaces should be coated before any
oxidation of the surface takes place.
SALT CONTAMINATED SURFACES
Metal surfaces that have been immersed for any periods in salt
solutions e.g. sea water, should be blasted to the required standard, left
24 hours to allow any ingrained salts to sweat to the surface and then
washed prior to a further brush blast to remove these. This process may
need to be repeated to ensure complete removal of salts. The soluble
salt contamination of the prepared substrate, immediately prior to
application, should be less than 20mgs/m.
PIT FILLING
All welds should be prepared to NACE SP0178 Grade C or better. Deep
pitting and rough welds should be smoothed out with Belzona 1511
mixed, applied and overcoated in accordance with the relevant IFU.
3. APPLYING BELZONA 1391
FOR BEST RESULTS
Do not apply when:
i)
The temperature is below 50F (10C) or the relative humidity is
above 90%.
ii) The substrate temperature is less than 5F (3C) above dewpoint.
iii) Rain, snow, fog or mist is present.
iv) There is moisture on the metal surface or is likely to be deposited
by subsequent condensation.
v) The working environment is likely to be contaminated by oil/grease
from adjacent equipment or smoke from kerosene heaters or
tobacco smoking.
(A) FOR SERVICE TEMPERATURES BELOW 212F (100C)
BELZONA 1391 IS APPLIED AS A SINGLE COAT
SYSTEM AT 24-30 MILS.
Apply the Belzona 1391 directly on to the prepared surface with a stiff
bristled brush or with the plastic applicator provided. To achieve the
correct film thickness of 24-30 mils (600-750 microns), a practical
coverage rate of 5.6 sq. ft (0.52 m) per kg unit should be obtained.
TO ACHIEVE A UNIFORM COATING
a)
b)
2. COMBINING THE REACTIVE COMPONENTS
a)
b)
If product has been stored below 10C (50F), warm the sealed
Solidifier unit carefully to 60C (140F), shake and allow to cool
before use.
Transfer the entire contents of the Solidifier can into the Base
module. Mix thoroughly together to achieve a uniform material free
of any streakiness.
NOTES:
c)
d)
e)
APPLICATION TEMPERATURE
Belzona 1391 should NOT be applied at temperatures below 50F
(10C).
2.
b)
WORKING LIFE
From the commencement of mixing, Belzona 1391 must be used within
the times shown below.
Temperature
Use all material
within
Apply the coating in one operation without interruption.
In the area being treated by one unit of material, first "stripe coat"
detail areas such as brackets, edges, corners and welds. Use a
brush or applicator to initially wet out the substrate before building
up to the full coating thickness over the complete area designated
for that unit of material.
Use a wet film thickness gauge to regularly check that the correct
film thickness is being achieved.
Finish application with a brush to obtain uniform coverage.
Ensure adequate lighting is available to prevent misses.
INSPECTION
a)
1.
VOLUME CAPACITY OF MIXED BELZONA 1391
50F
(10C)
80 mins.
68F
(20C)
40 mins.
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77F
(25C)
30 mins.
85F
(30C)
20 mins.
105F
(40C)
10 mins.
c)
Immediately after application of each unit, visually inspect for
pinholes and misses. Where detected these should be immediately
brushed out.
Once the application is complete and the coating has hardened,
carry out a thorough visual inspection to confirm freedom from
pinholes and misses, and to identify any possible mechanical
damage.
Where wet sponge testing is being used as an aid to confirm
continuity of the coating, care should be taken to ensure that the
surface is thoroughly wetted out by repeated passage of the
sponge tester over the surface. The addition of a wetting agent
such as detergent to the water used on the sponge will also assist.
Under no circumstances should high voltage spark testing be used.
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(B) FOR SERVICE TEMPERATURES OF 212-248F
(100-120C) BELZONA 1391 IS APPLIED AT 32-40 MILS.
Where application conditions permit, Belzona 1391 should be applied
as a single coat as in (A) above, but at a thickness of 32-40 mils (8001000 microns). To achieve the correct film thickness, a practical
coverage rate of 4.2 sq. ft (0.39 sq. m) per kg unit should be obtained.
Where it is not possible to achieve a uniform coating at this thickness,
the material should be applied as a two coat system.
a) Apply the first coat of Belzona 1391 as in (A) above and allow to
harden for at least 16 hours.
b) Before carrying out repairs or applying a second coat, wash the
surface of the Belzona 1391 with a warm detergent solution to
remove any amine bloom that has formed. Rinse with clean water
and allow to dry.
c) Grit blast to create a frosted surface free from any gloss with a
target profile of 40 microns. Remove debris and degrease with
Belzona 9111 or any other effective cleaner which does not leave
a residue e.g. MEK.
d) Apply a second coat of Belzona 1391 at a thickness of 12-15 mils
(300-375 microns). To achieve the correct film thickness, a practical
coverage rate of 11 ft (1 m) per kg unit should be obtained.
Belzona 1391 is available in blue and gray, to facilitate application
and to prevent misses. In service the colour of the applied product
may change.
REPAIRS
Any misses, pinholes or mechanical damage found in the coating should
be repaired by grit blasting to produce a frosted appearance with a target
profile of 1.5 mil (40 microns) prior to application of further material as
detailed above.
5. FINAL SOLIDIFICATION OF BELZONA 1391
When time is important and equipment usage is pressing, then by
installing forced air heaters and taking steps to contain this heat around
the equipment being reclaimed, final solidification time can be as little as
24 hours. Due allowance must be made for "warming up".
A final physical check can be made as precaution by taking a metal
object and tapping the surface of the Belzona 1391. Any partially
solidified or soft spots will give a dull tone in relation to the metallic tone
offered by solidified Belzona 1391.
If there is any doubt regarding final solidification then
BE SAFE - MAKE MORE TIME.
6. POST CURING TO OBTAIN OPTIMUM HEAT
RESISTANCE
Although the heat resistance of Belzona 1391 cured at normal ambient
temperatures is good, this can be improved dramatically by elevating the
cure temperature.
This can be done prior to putting coated equipment into service by first
allowing the coating to harden at ambient temperature for 24 hours prior
to force curing at 212F (100C) for between 2 hours and 24 hours. This
procedure should be adopted for any application when immediate
exposure to a hot aggressive environment will occur.
In service the color of the applied product may change.
Alternatively, the coating can be allowed to harden at ambient
temperature for the time indicated in the "hot water immersion" column of
the "Completion of the molecular reaction" table (see Section 4) and then
put into service when any heat involved will advance the cure and
enhance the heat resistance. This procedure is suitable for application
where operating temperatures will be achieved gradually.
CLEANING
7. STORAGE
COLOR
Mixing tools should be cleaned immediately after use with Belzona
9111 or any other effective solvent e.g. Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK).
Brushes, injection guns, spray equipment and any other application tools
should be cleaned using a suitable solvent such as Belzona 9121,
MEK, acetone or cellulose thinners.
Belzona 1391 Solidifier may crystallize on prolonged storage and
particularly if stored at temperatures below 10C (50F). It is
recommended that the sealed unit of Solidifier is carefully warmed to
60C (140F), shaken and allowed to cool before use.
4. COMPLETION OF THE MOLECULAR
REACTION
Allow Belzona 1391 to solidify as below subjecting it to the conditions
indicated.
Substrate
temperature
50F/10C
68F/20C
77F/25C
85F/30C
105F/40C
Use
involving no
loading
8 hours
5 hours
3 hours
2 hours
1 hours
Light
loading
Cold water
immersion
Hot water
immersion*
16 hours
9 hours
4 hours
3 hours
2 hours
7 days
4 days
2 days
2 days
1 days
14 days
7 day
4 days
3 days
2 days
* In certain instances it may be advantageous to post cure material
prior to putting into service where chemical contact is involved. Refer to
Belzona TKL for specific recommendations.
HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and make sure you understand the relevant Safety Data Sheets.
The technical data contained herein is based on the results of long term tests carried out in our laboratories and to the best of our knowledge is
true and accurate on the date of publication. It is however subject to change without prior notice and the user should contact Belzona to verify
the technical data is correct before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We assume no responsibility for rates of
coverage, performance or injury resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to the replacement of products. No other warranty or guarantee of
any kind is made by Belzona, express or implied, whether statutory, by operation of law or otherwise, including merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose.
Belzona products are
manufactured under an
ISO 9001 Registered
Quality Management System
Nothing in the foregoing statement shall exclude or limit any liability of Belzona to the extent such liability cannot by law be excluded or limited.
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Belzona 1391 - Instructions for Use - (2)
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Publication No. 18-05-15-01