The Belzona Podcast https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com The Belzona Podcast is your go-to podcast for all things engineering and coatings. The podcast is brought to you by Belzona, the global manufacturer of industrial protective coatings and engineering composites since 1952. Join us every two weeks where we will be discussing a range of topics with industry experts. Subscribe to the podcast today and you'll never miss an episode. Contact us with any questions or feedback at podcast@belzona.com Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:19:37 +0100 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Technology 1440 episodic Belzona Global Belzona Global No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9840711/Ok_Podcast_Artwork_Podcast_Cover6cjaa.png The Belzona Podcast https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com 144 144 Sustainability in Industry with Belzona’s Environmental Committee Sustainability in Industry with Belzona’s Environmental Committee https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/introducing-belzona-s-environmental-committee-supporting-a-sustainable-future/ https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/introducing-belzona-s-environmental-committee-supporting-a-sustainable-future/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:19:37 +0100 belzonapodcast.podbean.com/a7fa82b0-f55e-36cc-83af-dea3572277d9 In this episode, we sit down with our QSHE Regulatory Supervisor, Cecile Callisen and Copywriter, Chloe Hirst, to discuss the work of Belzona's Environmental Committee and their roles within it.  

If you would like to learn more about how Belzona is reducing its environmental impact, please contact the Environmental Committee at social@belzona.com!

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If you would like to learn more about how Belzona is reducing its environmental impact, please contact the Environmental Committee at social@belzona.com!

]]> Belzona Global false No 1177 15 full 14. Introducing People Behind the Brand Part 2! 14. Introducing People Behind the Brand Part 2! https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/14-introducing-people-behind-the-brand-part-2/ https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/14-introducing-people-behind-the-brand-part-2/#comments Sun, 24 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0100 belzonapodcast.podbean.com/8ae4a51e-5740-3357-a295-eb36fd5f4a57 In this episode, we sit down with our UK Technical Services Engineer, Henry Smith and our Corporate Development Manager, Laura Bell to learn more about what it's like working behind the scenes at Belzona, both at our Corporate offices, as well as in the field.

In this video we discuss how a team of volunteers travelled to Moorview Rescue, an animal rescue centre located in Bewerley, North Yorkshire to help fix up some of their kennels and concrete flooring as part of Belzona's 1% scheme. Watch the video

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> In this episode, we sit down with our UK Technical Services Engineer, Henry Smith and our Corporate Development Manager, Laura Bell to learn more about what it's like working behind the scenes at Belzona, both at our Corporate offices, as well as in the field.

In this video we discuss how a team of volunteers travelled to Moorview Rescue, an animal rescue centre located in Bewerley, North Yorkshire to help fix up some of their kennels and concrete flooring as part of Belzona's 1% scheme. Watch the video

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> Belzona Global false No 1683 14 full 13. Rain Erosion and its Effect on the Wind Industry 13. Rain Erosion and its Effect on the Wind Industry https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/13-rain-erosion-and-its-effect-on-the-wind-industry/ https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/13-rain-erosion-and-its-effect-on-the-wind-industry/#comments Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0100 belzonapodcast.podbean.com/092bf7c5-dd84-3468-9a85-7300ed1361bd Rain erosion, specifically on wind turbine blades, is the repeated high-velocity impact of rainwater droplets on the leading edge of the wind turbine blade.

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Murillo, Technical Service and Distributor Support Manager at Belzona, and Pål Falch from Belzona’s Distributorship for Norway, Beltech Solutions AS, to talk about the impact of rain erosion on the wind industry and how our leading edge solutions are making a difference.

View the images mentioned in the interview

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> Rain erosion, specifically on wind turbine blades, is the repeated high-velocity impact of rainwater droplets on the leading edge of the wind turbine blade.

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Murillo, Technical Service and Distributor Support Manager at Belzona, and Pål Falch from Belzona’s Distributorship for Norway, Beltech Solutions AS, to talk about the impact of rain erosion on the wind industry and how our leading edge solutions are making a difference.

View the images mentioned in the interview

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> Belzona Global false No 2324 13 full 12. Diving into Surface Tolerant Underwater Solutions 12. Diving into Surface Tolerant Underwater Solutions https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/12-diving-into-surface-tolerant-underwater-solutions/ https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/12-diving-into-surface-tolerant-underwater-solutions/#comments Sun, 10 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0100 belzonapodcast.podbean.com/a2ac8178-5e5b-346c-a8ea-0c8869ea9598 Surface Tolerant Solutions are required in areas that are subject to two main contaminants: oil and water. In this episode, we talk to Mike Jones from Jones Marine about his experiences applying Surface Tolerant Solutions underwater.

View the images and video mentioned in the interview

Learn more about Belzona's Surface Tolerant Solutions

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> Surface Tolerant Solutions are required in areas that are subject to two main contaminants: oil and water. In this episode, we talk to Mike Jones from Jones Marine about his experiences applying Surface Tolerant Solutions underwater.

View the images and video mentioned in the interview

Learn more about Belzona's Surface Tolerant Solutions

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> Belzona Global false No 2445 12 full 11. Cold Bonding, an Alternative to Traditional Welding 11. Cold Bonding, an Alternative to Traditional Welding https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/cold-bonding-an-alternative-to-traditional-welding/ https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/cold-bonding-an-alternative-to-traditional-welding/#comments Sun, 03 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0100 belzonapodcast.podbean.com/3999444f-4c30-3cc3-a436-5eb952c548c5 In this episode, we sit down with special guests Alexander Leith-Ross and Nico Verloop to introduce us to the concept of cold bonding, the key benefits and how in some repair situations, it can be used instead of traditional techniques such as welding.

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

 

 

 

 

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Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

 

 

 

 

]]> Belzona Global false No 2991 11 full 10. An Insight into a Coatings Contracting Business with Duane and Shay Jordan 10. An Insight into a Coatings Contracting Business with Duane and Shay Jordan https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/an-insight-into-a-coatings-contracting-business-with-duane-and-shay-jordan/ https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/an-insight-into-a-coatings-contracting-business-with-duane-and-shay-jordan/#comments Sun, 26 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0100 belzonapodcast.podbean.com/548a6117-918e-39b9-91f1-b1d9a0b51e8c In this episode, we sit down with Duane and Shay Jordan from Premier Coatings in Alabama, USA. Duane and Shay collectively have over 50 years of providing repair and maintenance solutions to a variety of industrial facilities. In this discussion with Richard, they provide an insight into what it entails to offer a turnkey solution to Customers and what the key to their success is. 

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Duane and Shay Jordan from Premier Coatings in Alabama, USA. Duane and Shay collectively have over 50 years of providing repair and maintenance solutions to a variety of industrial facilities. In this discussion with Richard, they provide an insight into what it entails to offer a turnkey solution to Customers and what the key to their success is. 

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> Belzona Global false No 2890 10 full 9. The Problems with SF6 Leaks 9. The Problems with SF6 Leaks https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/9the-problems-with-sf6-leaks/ https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/9the-problems-with-sf6-leaks/#comments Sun, 19 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0100 belzonapodcast.podbean.com/93cc9f38-d3f1-3362-a78f-e03f204f1bd7 Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6), is an extremely potent and persistent greenhouse gas that is primarily utilised as an electrical insulator and arc suppressant. 

In this episode, we explore the problems SF6 leaks have on the environment and the regulations asset owners must put in place to minimise leaks. To talk us through this topic we are joined by guests Adam Wood, Technical Service Engineer at Belzona and Philip Bryan from Beltech, Belzona’s Authorised Distributor in Ireland, who shares his experiences repairing leak sealing for SF6.

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6), is an extremely potent and persistent greenhouse gas that is primarily utilised as an electrical insulator and arc suppressant. 

In this episode, we explore the problems SF6 leaks have on the environment and the regulations asset owners must put in place to minimise leaks. To talk us through this topic we are joined by guests Adam Wood, Technical Service Engineer at Belzona and Philip Bryan from Beltech, Belzona’s Authorised Distributor in Ireland, who shares his experiences repairing leak sealing for SF6.

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> Belzona Global false No 1885 9 full 8. The State of the Mining Industry in Brazil: Interview with Nello Ferrari 8. The State of the Mining Industry in Brazil: Interview with Nello Ferrari https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/mining-draft/ https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/mining-draft/#comments Sun, 12 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0100 belzonapodcast.podbean.com/dbcd84aa-bf92-3bbe-9ddf-26ce93b38525 This week Belzona is heading to #MinEXPO2021 in Las Vegas - the biggest mining expo and conference in the world. To explore the topic of mining, we are joined by our special guest Nello, Business Development Manager at HITA Comercio e Servicos, who will be talking about how Brazil is one of the biggest global players in the mining sector.

Take a look at Nello’s favourite application here

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com]]> This week Belzona is heading to #MinEXPO2021 in Las Vegas - the biggest mining expo and conference in the world. To explore the topic of mining, we are joined by our special guest Nello, Business Development Manager at HITA Comercio e Servicos, who will be talking about how Brazil is one of the biggest global players in the mining sector.


Take a look at Nello’s favourite application here

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com]]> Belzona Global false No 2827 8 full 7. People Behind the Brand, Part 1 7. People Behind the Brand, Part 1 https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/people-behind-the-brand-part-1/ https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/people-behind-the-brand-part-1/#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0100 belzonapodcast.podbean.com/cf9ca407-63e4-3ea6-80a9-2ad14a046120 Welcome to the first People Behind the Brand episode of the Belzona Podcast! In this episode, discover why our R&D Director is a master lockpicker and get an insight into what the first month is like at Belzona from our new Marketing Assistant.

Watch the Belzona car lift stunt here.   Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com]]> Welcome to the first People Behind the Brand episode of the Belzona Podcast! In this episode, discover why our R&D Director is a master lockpicker and get an insight into what the first month is like at Belzona from our new Marketing Assistant.

Watch the Belzona car lift stunt here.   Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com]]> In this episode, discover why our R&D Director is a master lockpicker and get an insight into what the first month is like at Belzona from our new Marketing Assistant. Belzona Global false No 3168 2 7 full 6. Epoxy Resin Chocking Systems: Technology, Benefits, and Application 6. Epoxy Resin Chocking Systems: Technology, Benefits, and Application https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/the-belzona-podcast-ep6-chocking-systems/ https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/the-belzona-podcast-ep6-chocking-systems/#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100 belzonapodcast.podbean.com/7460b0a1-1ba4-37f9-9c70-2f493e25dda1 Chocks and shims have traditionally played an important role in the alignment and installation of heavy machinery and equipment. Metal chocks and mortar-based pourable chocking systems have been widely used by industries for many years. But do they offer an ideal fit-for-all solution? 

In this episode we are joined by Barry Nisill, CEO of Belzona Inc., to discuss the reasons behind the increasing popularity of epoxy resin chocking systems. Barry walks us through the technology and application of resin chocking systems, and how they can benefit asset owners in various industrial settings.   

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> Chocks and shims have traditionally played an important role in the alignment and installation of heavy machinery and equipment. Metal chocks and mortar-based pourable chocking systems have been widely used by industries for many years. But do they offer an ideal fit-for-all solution? 

In this episode we are joined by Barry Nisill, CEO of Belzona Inc., to discuss the reasons behind the increasing popularity of epoxy resin chocking systems. Barry walks us through the technology and application of resin chocking systems, and how they can benefit asset owners in various industrial settings.   

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> Belzona Global false No 2570 6 full 5. An Insight into the Internal and External Quality Standards Belzona Complies with to Ensure Customer Satisfaction 5. An Insight into the Internal and External Quality Standards Belzona Complies with to Ensure Customer Satisfaction https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/the-belzona-podcast-ep-5-dinis-isaac/ https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/the-belzona-podcast-ep-5-dinis-isaac/#comments Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100 belzonapodcast.podbean.com/d0d5462d-4330-3d43-b8f8-391cbcd67503 To ensure that the satisfaction of our consumers is met, Belzona follows certain procedures and standards to make sure that the quality of the developed solutions is exceptionally high.

In this episode, we explore with Dinis Castro, Quality Control Manager and Isaac Atkinson, Technical Coordinator at Belzona, what are the internal and external quality standards Belzona complies and what are the approval certificates that attest them.

 

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> To ensure that the satisfaction of our consumers is met, Belzona follows certain procedures and standards to make sure that the quality of the developed solutions is exceptionally high.

In this episode, we explore with Dinis Castro, Quality Control Manager and Isaac Atkinson, Technical Coordinator at Belzona, what are the internal and external quality standards Belzona complies and what are the approval certificates that attest them.

 

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> Belzona Global false No 1803 5 full 4. Compliance to Composite Wraps 4. Compliance to Composite Wraps https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/4-compliance-to-composite-wraps/ https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/4-compliance-to-composite-wraps/#comments Sun, 28 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0100 belzonapodcast.podbean.com/6324e79f-af89-3928-acef-0a80144b6481 podcast@belzona.com]]> podcast@belzona.com]]> Belzona Global false No 2581 4 full 3. An Insight into Research & Development at Belzona 3. An Insight into Research & Development at Belzona https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/the-belzona-podcast-ep-3-research-development/ https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/the-belzona-podcast-ep-3-research-development/#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 belzonapodcast.podbean.com/1dbd6a0d-1852-3211-85dc-fe0dd4f87991 In this episode, we go behind the scenes at Belzona with Research & Development Manager Jason Horn. We discuss what goes into making a new product, the testing capabilities and how we enlisted the help of a strongman to test Belzona 1212!

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> In this episode, we go behind the scenes at Belzona with Research & Development Manager Jason Horn. We discuss what goes into making a new product, the testing capabilities and how we enlisted the help of a strongman to test Belzona 1212!

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> belzonapodcast false No 2371 3 full 2. The Benefits of High Temperature Coatings 2. The Benefits of High Temperature Coatings https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/the-belzona-podcast-ep-2-high-temp-coatings/ https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/the-belzona-podcast-ep-2-high-temp-coatings/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 belzonapodcast.podbean.com/3b0fcc2b-a774-3afb-afe4-56342bcb33a3 Many process vessels and storage tanks in industry are commonly subjected to a wide variety of aggressive chemicals and elevated temperatures. In this episode, we are joined by Osmay Oharriz, Oil & Gas Manager at Belzona who helps us understand the need for high temperature coatings, and how these can help combat corrosion.

 

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> Many process vessels and storage tanks in industry are commonly subjected to a wide variety of aggressive chemicals and elevated temperatures. In this episode, we are joined by Osmay Oharriz, Oil & Gas Manager at Belzona who helps us understand the need for high temperature coatings, and how these can help combat corrosion.

 

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> belzonapodcast false No 2290 2 full 1. An Introduction to Belzona with Joel Svendsen 1. An Introduction to Belzona with Joel Svendsen https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/the-belzona-podcast-ep-1-joel-svendsen/ https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/the-belzona-podcast-ep-1-joel-svendsen/#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 belzonapodcast.podbean.com/f8510da7-472a-3f4f-9442-922f24cad5c1 Welcome to Belzona and to The Belzona Podcast. In our first introductory episode, we sat down with Belzona's President, Joel Svendsen, for a one-of-a-kind interview which takes a fascinating look at the idea behind Belzona and the origins of the company.

 

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> Welcome to Belzona and to The Belzona Podcast. In our first introductory episode, we sat down with Belzona's President, Joel Svendsen, for a one-of-a-kind interview which takes a fascinating look at the idea behind Belzona and the origins of the company.

 

Got a question or a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at podcast@belzona.com

]]> belzonapodcast false No 1843 1 1 full The Belzona Podcast Trailer The Belzona Podcast Trailer https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/the-belzona-podcast-trailer/ https://belzonapodcast.podbean.com/e/the-belzona-podcast-trailer/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:26:23 +0000 belzonapodcast.podbean.com/eda0e285-5b8a-3f95-973d-a8ec56b841c4 The Belzona Podcast, your go-to podcast for all things engineering.

]]> The Belzona Podcast, your go-to podcast for all things engineering.

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