BELZONA REPAIRS SHAFT FOR FRENCH NAVY

KHIA ID: 5174
Industry: Military (MILI)
Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)
Substrate: steel
Customer Location: Navy dockyard, South of France
Application Date: May 2008
Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)


Problem: The tapered shaft had serious damage.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Frigate "Jean de Vienne" in drydock
  2. Equipment with the damaged shaft
  3. Close up of the damage on the shaft
  4. Shaft after rebuilding with Belzona 1111 and machining
Application Situation
Motor shaft on the frigate "Jean de Vienne"
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet MPT-1. The repair was machined to obtain a smooth finish.
Belzona Facts
The shaft was recovered back to serviceable condition with minimal downtime ensuring vessel was not delayed in drydock.